Two Dance Moms Podcast - For Competition Dance Parents

Siblings at Competition: Listener Feedback Bonus Episode Feb 28, 2025

Welcome to our listener bonus episode! These episodes consist of topics, questions, or stories given to us by you, the listener, to share and discuss anonymously.
This week we share listener feedback via instagram covering tips on how to make bringing siblings at dance competitions a more fun experience for everyone!

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Competition Hangover! Managing Monday & Processing Bad Weekends Feb 26, 2025

If you are a parent, grandparent or guardian to a competitive dancer, then you likely know the feeling of your first day back to work, home and real life after days at a dance comp. This day, no matter the comps outcome, is usually filled with a sluggish mood, lower energy and lower motivations. Even more so if parts of the competition were “bad” according to your dancer. So what can we do about this Dance Comp Hangover and what does it typically look like? We are tackling it all in today’s newest episode.

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Bringing Family to Competitions: Managing Expectations and Helpful Tips Feb 19, 2025

Having family and friends there to cheer on your kids at their next sporting event is a special way to make them feel extra supported and also can be a fun bonding experience for your family. But with schedules being as crazy as they can be at comps, tensions sometimes running high, and hair, make up and costume changes leaving you strapped for time, having additional family members and friends can sometimes cause added stress. It also may not be the most enjoyable experience for them as a result. In today’s episode we want to chat about the ways to include your family at your dancer’s next event and some tips in doing so.

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Anxiety: Discussing Child Anxiety and Stage Fright with Dr. Elissa Hamlat Feb 12, 2025

Anxiety seems to be a buzz word that more and more people have become aware of. But what exactly is anxiety and what impact can it have on our dancers? What ways can anxiety present itself and what can we do if and when we suspect it is affecting our dancers? Here to answer all these questions and more, we have Amira's sister, a licensed clinical psychologist with her PhD in Clinical Psychology, Dr Elissa Hamlat! Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!

TOPICS / QUESTIONS DISCUSSED

What is anxiety?
Does everyone experience anxiety at one point or another?
How do we identify anxiety in our kids?
What is the most common age that people experience anxiety?
Why do some kids become anxious about things that never had bothered them before?
What causes anxiety? Is there a genetic predisposition?
If we have identified or suspect that our child is experiencing anxiety, what should we as parents or caregivers do?
Does avoidance help or hinder?
Are there any connections between the pursuit of perfectionism and anxiety?
Stage fright & performing in front of large audiences can also be a trigger for fear & anxiety with dancers. Is there an underlying root to this? Do you have any advice for kids that want to perform but are dealing with this issue? Breathwork tips for pre performance anxiety?
Are there any additional situations or traits in dancers that you think may make them particularly prone to anxiety?

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Elissa Hamlat, PhD, MA

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Comp Season Packing List: Don't Forget a Thing! Feb 05, 2025

Your comp weekend is just around the corner and it’s time to start putting all your prepping and planning to good use. It’s time to start packing! It’s so critical we not forget some key items for our dancer and we all can use a good list, so today we are going through our comp weekend packing checklist to discuss all the items you won’t want to overlook this comp season in a handy dandy quick reference list.

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Tanning: DIY Spray Tans & Mousse Foam for Dancers (Bonus Episode!) Jan 31, 2025

Cayse’s got herself a gun, a tanning spray gun that is! And as special bonus episode for our listeners, we want to talk all about some tips and hacks to spray tanning or mousse foam your dancer this dance comp season.

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Listener Questions for Cooking and Coolers Episode 83
Why Cayse bought a Spray Tan Gun
How to Prep for a spray tan or self tan / mousse foam application
Spray tan set up at home
Products for spray tan
Application Tips for Spray tanning
Other at home tanning products: Foam mousse, gradual tanning lotions, facial tanning drops
Post Spray Tan or Mouse Foam Procedure
Making Your Tan last
Tanning horror stories

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instagram: makeupandtanningbysara
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Makeup Application For Dancers: Dos and Don'ts with Makeup Artist Sara Rhoads Jan 29, 2025

Us dance parents spend a lot of time with stage makeup and trying for that perfect application for our dancers. Whether your dancer applies their makeup themselves or you are their makeup artist, everyone can benefit from the tips & information of a pro. Today is our lucky day! On the podcast today to discuss makeup Dos and Don’ts, we have Professional Makeup Artist Sara Rhoads!

Welcome Sara and welcome listeners to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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email: makeupbysararhoads@gmail.com
instagram: makeupandtanningbysara
EPISODES MENTIONED
S1, Ep 4 Hair Makeup & Skincare: Tips and Products for Application and Skincare Recovery
S2, Ep 23 Professional Dance: From Studio to NFL Cheerleader with Taylor Mullony
S2, Ep 43 Makeup Dupes: Where to Splurge an Where to Save For Stage Makeup

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No Cooking Comp Meals: Pack Your Cooler Like a Pro! Jan 22, 2025

If you listened to our “All About Food: Prepping Meals for Dance Comp episode” in season 2, then you know that we are all about the benefits of bringing your own food and meals to your dancer’s competitions. You also learned there that both of us like our kitchen tools to heat, bake and warm all our dancers' favorites. But what if you don’t have all this equipment or even the space, plugs and desire to heat a meal for your dancer? That’s why today on the pod, we want to discuss our favorite No Cook meal suggestions and how to maximize your cooler for dance competitions. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!

EPISODES MENTIONED
S2, Ep 39 All About Food: Prepping Meals for Dance Comp
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Online Solo Critiques: When & Why to Buy Additional Judges Feedback Jan 15, 2025

One of the most valuable things received at a dance competition is NOT the awards, placements, and adjudications. It's the judges’ feedback which you, as a parent, may never see. But there is one way that you can get information that you will be able to see and share with your dancer and studio that can be helpful- an online solo critique. Is it worth the money and what should I know beforehand? Today we want to cover the topic of solo online critiques before you go spending on one. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

What is an online solo critique?
Who / Where can I buy an online critique from?
Things to consider before purchasing
Best age for a solo dancer to watch their video critique
Times in the dance season an online critique is helpful
Additional reasons to buy

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Mindset: The Power of a Positive Mindset for Dancers With Sports Psychology Consultant Chloé Maleski Jan 08, 2025

The mind is a powerful tool in all aspects of our lives. Dance is unique in that it involves not only a dancer's body, but also their mind and emotions when being performed. To help our dancers to really use the power of the mind effectively, we want to understand more about what a positive mindset can do for them. We are bringing back a prior guest of the show, certified mental performance coach with a masters in Clinical Psychology, Chloé Maleski. Welcome Chloe and Welcome you all to Two Dance Moms Podcast!

EPISODE MENTIONED
Two Dance Moms Podcast Ep. 5
Winning & Loosing: Parenting Through The Emotional Highs and Lows of Competition
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Best of 2024: Part 1 Dec 31, 2024

It's been another year of Two Dance Mom's Podcast! We have had so much fun over 2024 discussing competition dance, sharing our stories, and interviewing amazing guests. In this episode we've compiled some of our favorite clips we wanted to share with you!
EPISODES MENTIONED
Working Through Dance Team Drama: Q&A with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Elissa Hamlat
Dance Comp 101: A Parents Guide to call times, levels, divisions, awards, and more!
Optional Competitions & Conventions: Going Without the Team
Making the Most of Your Car Rides to Competitions
All About Food: Mastering Meal Prep for Dance Competition Weekends
Safety at Dance Competitions: A Discussions on Protecting Your Child, Interview with Joe Marks
Hey It's Pickett! Interview
Dance Parent Self Care: Recharge Yourself to Best Care For Your Dancer
Switching Teams / Leaving Studios: Insights with Bri Zboroswski
Directors Perspective on Parent to Studio Communication Pt 2: Interview with Melissa McDaniel
Life After Dance Team: Advice From Graduated Seniors

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Thinking Outside The Bag: Storage and Organization for Competition Dancers Dec 18, 2024

We love our giant rolling dance bags to carry everything we need to comps. But are there other ways to pack and carry what your dancer needs for comps, conventions, recitals and shoots? Today we talk all things OUTSIDE the standard rolling dance bag! Welcome to Two Dance Moms podcast!

TOPICS DISCUSSED

Gym Duffel Bags for High School Dance Teams, Conventions, & Master Classes
- Dream Duffel Eclipse Bag
Toss All Bags for quick changes at Dance Competitions
- Hulken
- Hampers
Large Tote Bags
- Weekender Bags
Packing Cubes
- Dream Duffel Garment Cube

EPISODES MENTIONED
Ep. 24 Bag Ladies
Ep. 36 Weekender Review

ITEMS MENTIONED WITH LINKS
Elevate Gym Bag (Gym Duffel)
The Weekender
Collapsable Rack
Hamper
Hulken
Garment Cube Medium (packing cube)
Garment Cube Large (packing cube)
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Holiday Bonus Episode With Dancer Gift Guide Dec 13, 2024

Holiday time is an absolute favorite time of year for Two Dance Moms. So in today's special bonus episode, we thought it would be fun to share some of our very favorite Holiday things but ALSO thought we could discuss some gift ideas for your dancer. Welcome to a special bonus Holiday episode of Two Dance Moms Podcast!

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Holiday Family Traditions
Dancer Gift Guide
Buddy Christmas Gifts
Dance Teacher Gifts
Favorite Holiday Music & Movies

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Multiple Solos: Benefits and Tips for Competition Dancers with Chris Suchan Dec 11, 2024

There are two varying sides to the question of how many solos is right for your dancer. In part 1 of this 2 part discussion, we covered the reasons why one solo may be a better option for your dancer. In today's episode, part 2, we want to cover the benefits associated with allowing a dancer to have more than 1 solo. And to help us do this, we've brought in an expert, no stranger to debating all things concerning dance, Owner and executive director of Platinum Dance Competitions and fellow podcaster, Mr Chris Suchan. Welcome you all to Two Dance Moms Podcast!

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Chris' experience with multiple solos as a dancer
Benefits for dancers having multiple solos
Negatives to having only 1 solo
Reasons & circumstances to choose only 1 solo
Do some solo styles score better than others?
Average number of solos dancers have at Platinum Dance Co.
Is a second solo better than more group dances?
Ways to achieve the benefits of a second solo when you can't afford one
Tips for dancers who are ready to choose a second solo
Is a second solo still "Worth it" if they are both choreographed by the same person?

EPISODE MENTIONED
THE GREAT DANCE DEBATE
SHOULD COMPETITION DANCERS HAVE MORE THAN ONE SOLO
THE GREAT DANCE DEBATE
SEASON 3 FINALE, PART 3, CHRIS AND LIZ RECAP
TWO DANCE MOMS EP. 76
ONE SOLO: WHEN LESS IS MORE, A DISCUSSION WITH BRI ZBOROWSKI (PT 1)
TWO DANCE MOMS EP. 71
COMPETITION DIRECTORS: WITH PLATINUM DANCE COMPS CHRIS SUCHAN AND LIZ BOROM
EPISODE GUEST LINKS
Platinum National Dance Competition

The Great Dance Debate Podcast

Chris Suchan Instagram
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One Solo: When Less is More, A Discussion with Bri Zborowski Dec 04, 2024

The question of how many solos is right for your dancer is one that has two very clear sides and opinions. Some argue the more the better, others insist it's best for dancers to focus on one solo. In this first part of a 2 part discussion about how many solos, we want to cover why less solos may be more. And To help tackle the topic, we brought in our buddy and an expert in all things dance-please welcome former dance director, choreographer, professional dancer and dance mom AND the owner of Apolla Performance Socks, Bri Zborowski!
LINKS FOR BRI & APOLLA PERFORMANCE
Beyond The Steps Podcast

The Muse Blog

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Careers in Dance: With Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor of Making the Impact Podcast Nov 27, 2024

We love the joy our dancers gain from doing their sport. But you know all us dance parents wonder what this investment might also mean to our dancers' futures. If you are like us, your dancers may have expressed an interest in dancing professionally for their future careers. What can this look like and does a profession in dance always necessarily mean performing on a stage? To help us answer all the questions about professions in the dance world, we are bringing on some of our favorite podcast buddies, Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor of Making the Impact - a dance competition podcast

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

All about Lesley and Courtney
Paid performing artists & opportunities
Casting requirements, networking, & agents
Becoming a dance teacher & choreographers
Dance videographer, photographer, and poser for catalogs
Competition judge and Impact Dance Adjudicators
Competition and dance convention jobs
Dance brands and footwear
Dance Physical Therapy
Sports Psychology and dance therapy

EPISODES MENTIONED
Making the Impact: All About Anatomy

Injury Prevention For Competitive Dancers

SOCIAL MEDIA GUEST LINKS
Courtney Ortiz Instagram
Lesley Mealor Instagram
Impact Dance Adjudicators
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Safety On Social Media: Protecting Your Dancer, Interview with Joe Marks Nov 20, 2024

Dance is such a visual sport and an art so it isn't surprising that social media can play such a large role. Whether you run your child's account or have a teen who manages their own, the risks of putting your dancers life, photos and identity are something that should be considered when using social media. How can we protect our dancers and their image? What safe practices can we use as parents? We hope to tackle these questions with help from an expert and former guest of Two dance moms, Retired Police Officer Joe Marks. Welcome Joe and Welcome you all to Two Dance Moms podcast!

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Risks with having our dancers on social media and ways to prevent
RED FLAGS to look out for on social media with kids.
Maturity Markers to look for before allowing your child on social media
Mental Health and social media / Phone addictions
Information to avoid sharing online
Inappropriate Communications / Phishing questions to watch out for
Becoming a Hard Target

EPISODES MENTIONED
Two Dance Moms Podcast Episode 40
Safety at Dance Competitions: A Discussion on Protecting Your Child, Interview with Joe Marks
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Listener Episode: Managing Meltdowns at Competitions Nov 15, 2024

Welcome to our listener bonus episode! These episodes consist of topics, questions, or stories given to us by you, the listener, to share and discuss anonymously.
This week we have a question about how to manage your dancer when they have a meltdown at the dance competition.

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Social Media and Dance: Interview with Platinum Executive Creative Director Liz Borom Nov 13, 2024

Dance and social media seem to go hand and hand these days. But why? And how are things like Instagram and tik tok something that can help your dancer? Today to help answer these questions, we are bringing in a super qualified guest- dancer, choreographer, dance educator, fellow podcaster AND executive creative director for Platinum Dance Competitions, Liz Borom. Welcome to show Liz and welcome you all to Two Dance Moms Podcast!

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Cayse and Amira's experience with social media and parenting
About Liz Borom
Dance with Instagram and Tiktok
Benefits / Uses of Social Media for dance
Social Media relationships between competitions, studios and dancers
Social Media as a Resume
Tips for creating a dancer's instagram
Things to avoid on a dancer's account

EPISODES MENTIONED / CONTENT
Two Dance Moms Podcast Episode 23
Professional Dance: From Studio Dancer to NFL Cheerleader with Taylor Mullloney
The Great Dance Debate Season 1
Master Teacher Under 25
TRIBE 99
INSTAGRAM / dancer instagram tips

EPISODE GUEST LINKS
Liz Borom Instagram
www.lizbdance.com

The Great Dance Debate Podcast
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Competition Directors: With Platinum Dance Comps Chris Suchan and Liz Borom Nov 06, 2024

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of dance competitions? We know many of you, like us, wanna know all the things about what it takes to run and be a part of these major events because it came up in our survey results. Dance comps clearly don’t run themselves. And to answer all these questions, we are so excited to have on the podcast today executive director of Platinum Dance Competition AND fellow podcaster, Chris Suchan AND the other half of his podcast The Great Dance Debate-dancer, choreographer, dance educator and Platinum Dance comp faculty Liz Borom! Welcome you all to Two Dance Moms podcast!

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

About Chris and Liz
Platinum Dance Co
Day in the life of a Competition Director and Faculty
Traveling with the competition
Themes and Trends
Suggestions for dance parents on how to support their dancers
Advice for dancers attending convention
Favorite dance competition memory
Overplayed song from competitions

EPISODE GUEST LINKS
Platinum National Dance Competition

The Great Dance Debate Podcast

Chris Suchan Instagram
Liz Borom Instagram
www.lizbdance.com
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Q & A : Bonus Episode Nov 01, 2024

We want to send a HUGE thank you to all our listeners! We thought it would be fun to do a little Q& A episode to get to know us a little better. We received some questions via our survey and via email and we want to answer them all in today’s special episode. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!

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Dance Mom Horror Stories Oct 30, 2024

This oh so spooky episode has become somewhat of a podcast tradition. Once again, we have pulled together our most frightening adventures as dance moms. And luckily, This dance comp season didn't fall short of experiences we’ve classified here as dance mom HORROR STORIES! Get your flashlights and cozy blankets and buckle up! Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!

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The Pressure to "Keep Up" with the Dance Joneses Oct 23, 2024

The pressure to keep up is one families of all competitive sports alike are familiar with. But what does this pressure look like in the dance world and what impact does this have on our dancers? Today we are talking all about keeping up with the Dance Joneses. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

What is "keeping up with the Joneses"
What areas are dance families feeling pressure to keep up
How does this affect our dancers
Active steps we can take to avoid falling into this pressure

EPISODES MENTIONED
Beyond The Steps: Tips and Strategies When You Feel Pressure to Keep up With Other Families
Two Dance Moms Podcast Ep. 5
Winning and Losing: Parenting through the emotional Highs and Lows of Competition with Chloé Maleski
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Dr. Chelsea Pierotti: Improving Emotional Connection in Dance Oct 16, 2024

Competitive Dance is unique in that it combines not only our dancers physical being but also is an art that involves emotions and feelings that make it truly an art. But how can dancers who are still not adults relate and connect to emotions with limited experience in life and challenges that it may bring. We are bringing in a super qualified former dancer with a PHD in Sports Psychology and a Passion for Dance, Dr Chelsea Pierotti. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Dr. Chelsea Pierotti's history as a dancer
Help us parents understand why an emotional connection is so important for our dancers to express in their dancing.
Emotional Intelligence and how it relates to athletes improving their sports performance.
How to help our kids try and connect their real life experiences and emotions with the song/topic given in dance & practical tips
What should a dancer do when they are given a song or topic that is un relatable to them.
Is there a risk to asking our children to take on darker emotions for the sake of their dance?
How empathy can be developed by dancing a character.
Suggestions on how dancers can manage the expression of deep emotions from experiences they have had in a healthy way.
Steps a dancer can take to come out of that heavy space they may have been emotionally in doing their dance and transitioning into a different style or emotion.
Emotionally connection and how it can help team culture and even their synchronicity and scores
Pre performance steps to help a dancer “Get in the Zone” and deal with nerves & overexcitement as they prepare to go on stage.

LINKS FOR DR. CHELSEA PIEROTTI
Passion For Dance Podcast

www.chelseapierotti.com

instagram @dr.chelsea.pierotti

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Listener Episode: Rhinestone Techniques for Costumes Oct 11, 2024

Welcome to our listener bonus episode! These episodes consist of topics, questions, or stories given to us by you, the listener, to share and discuss anonymously.
This week we have a question about rhinestone tips and techniques for adding that perfect sparkle to your dancers costume. Favorite products linked below!
PRODUCT LINKS

E6000 GLUE
WAX TIP RHINESTONE TOOL
SYRINGES
PRECIOSA CRYSTALS (More Expensive)
JOLLIN CRYSTALS (Less Expensive)

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Gossip Girls: Managing Your Mouth and Handling What You Overhear Oct 09, 2024

We all have opinions and thoughts but only sometimes do they need to be shared. When and where we choose to do so can determine the appropriateness of those conversations and can affect the overall vibe of a team. Today, we want to discuss all things gossip and trash talking in the dance world and the big ways it can differ from kids sports teams. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Difference between Gossip, Commentary, & Trash Talk
Locations we are tempted to talk & with whom
Personal Stories
Trash Talking and its place in competitive sports compared to dance
Positive Stories / encouraging other teams

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Favoritism & Jealousy: Dealing with Dancers, Teachers, & Parents, with Guest Melissa McDaniel Oct 02, 2024

Melissa McDaniel returns to share her insights on favoritism and jealousy in the dance studio world!
Melissa M. McDaniel is the founder of Turning Point Dance Creations based in North Carolina. Melissa has a worked in the dance community as an educator, director, sought after adjudicator, choreographer, and more. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Are feelings of favoritism inevitable in the competitive sports world? Do they increase as competitive levels increase?
Are the stronger dancers (or all athletes for that matter), mislabeled as the teacher favorites?
When are concerns about favoritism legitimate on a dance team?
Advice for parents whose dancer feels slighted (relationally or practically) due to favoritism happening in their dance studio.
Is jealousy on a competitive team inevitable?
At what age/time frame do you find it most rampant?
What, if anything, can parents do to reduce/eliminate feelings of jealousy in their child and on their dancer's team?

EPISODES MENTIONED
Episode 55. Directors Perspective on Parent to Studio Communication
LINKS FOR MELISSA
Turning Point Dance Creations

Youtube Podcast: Beyond the Steps

Contact Melissa at TPDC

EPISODE SPONSORS
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Listener Episode: Dance Class Etiquette & Earning Your Spot in The Front Row Sep 27, 2024

Welcome to our listener bonus episode! These episodes consist of topics, questions, or stories given to us by you, the listener, to share and discuss anonymously.
This week we have a question that relates to where a dancer stands in a dance class. We discuss our opinions on if it is proper etiquette to allow the senior dancers with more experience in the front row with the mirror, or if it is first come first serve.

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Understudies: The Physical and Emotional Responsibilities Sep 25, 2024

Whether your dancer has been chosen as an understudy or as the main role in a dance with understudies, there are some important things for dance parents to know about the physical and emotional tole on their dancer. Understudies are such a critical part of a successful dance comp season and we hope to cover that in today's episode. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

What is an understudy
Why is having an understudy important
Being an understudy: Opportunities & Responsibilities
Having understudies in your dance
Emotional Weight of being an understudy
Communication, questions, and clarifications you want to know if your dancer is an understudy

EPISODE MENTIONED
MAKING THE IMPACT
Swings and Understudies - The Unsung Heroes of the Dance World

EPISODE SPONSORS
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Jason Pickett: A Breakdown on Scoring, Judging, and Awards at Competitions Sep 18, 2024

Everyone wants to know more about what goes on at the Judges table during dance competitions. How do judges score things? What do their critiques mean? Well its our lucky day! We will get into the head of listener-loved judge & dance adjudicator Jason Pickett to pick his brain and learn more about Competition Judging. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Typical Scoring Breakdowns and Percentages
Scoring TRICKS
Advice for dancers looking to break into OVERALLS
What is the most limiting aspect of judging
Levels, How often are dancers in the wrong ones?
Most common critiques given
Biggest misconception parents have about scoring / judges

LINKS FOR JASON
Website for Training, Critiques, and More! https://nsadance.com
Instagram @heyitspickett

No Starving Artist Podcast

Reinforce Dance Experience Convention

EPISODES MENTIONED
S2. Ep. 35 - Dance Comp 101: A Parents Guide to Call Times, Level, Divisions, Awards, and More!
S2. Ep. 41- Hey It's Pickett! - Interview

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Listener Episode: Not Making The Team and Dealing with Disappointment Sep 13, 2024

Welcome to our listener bonus episode! These episodes consist of topics, questions, or stories given to us by you, the listener, to share and discuss anonymously.
This week we have a question that relates to not making the competition dance team a child has auditioned for and then dealing with the disappointment that follows.
OTHER PODCAST REFERENCED:
Episode 143. How Dancers Navigate Disappointment and Learn to Overcome Passion For Dance Podcast with Dr. Chelseas Pierotti
Two Jersey J's: Mom Fails & LOLs

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Pre Season Checklist: Getting and Doing What You Need NOW! Sep 11, 2024

It's the beginning of the dance season! Time to prep and make sure we are ready to tackle another crazy year! Dance parents have a long list of tasks to do from booking hotels, to purchasing all the many items their dancer is required to have. We created a little checklist of all these pre-season TO DOs so we don't forget any of these important things! Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Tasks you should do before the competition season starts
Items to buy in advance

EPISODES MENTIONED
Hotels
Ep. 17 Dance Binder: Tips to Organize, Sort, and Store All Your Dance Details
Ep. 59 Dance Parent Responsibilities: What is Expected of You at the Studio and Competitions
Ep. 24 Bag Ladies: Reviewing Every Bag a Dance Moms Needs to Stay Organized
Ep. 43 Make up Dupes: Ways to Save and Where to Splurge for Stage Makeup and More!
Ep. 4 Hair, Make up & Skincare: Tips and Products For Application and Skincare Recovery
Ep. 42 Parent Self-Care: Recharge Yourself to Best Care for Your Dancer
EPISODE SPONSORS
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Dance Parent Responsibilities: What is Expected of You at the Studio and Competitions Sep 04, 2024

If you are walking into your very first year as a dance parent, you may have zero ideas about what is expected of you. For others who are years in, you may still not be clear on when and what you should be doing as a parent on your dancers team. While these dance parent responsibilities can vary by studio, today we want to discuss what you can expect to be required to do in your role as a mom/dad/grandparent or caretaker to a competitive dancer. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Summer recap for Amira and Cayse
Areas Cayse and Amira struggle to be involved and excel at
Parent Responsibilities:
- Collect and organize team communications
- Attendance: bringing dancer to required weekly classes
- Purchase necessary items for the new season
- Make connections with other dance parents on your team
- Props: building, hauling, loading, unloading
- Costume care and alterations
- Full availability on competition weekends
- Team player / cheerleader
- Attendance at awards
- Completion of season

EPISODES MENTIONED
Pre Season Checklist, episode coming soon!
Ep. 3 - Costumes: Catalog, Custom, & How to Care for Them All!
Ep. 22 - Halloween Special: Dance Mom Nightmares
EPISODE SPONSORS
Dream Duffel, the original rolling duffel with a built in garment rack! Choose from multiple sizes, colors, patterns, & styles!
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Season 3 Preview! Aug 28, 2024

We are so excited for the start of Two Dance Mom's Podcast Season 3! Listen to hear what's coming and our favorite highlights from Season 2.

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Nationals: Catching Up With Amira & Cayse Jul 22, 2024

This summer bonus episode was recorded during our teams nationals competition. Here we discuss the highs and lows from this event and some thoughts on transitioning out of one dance season and into the next.

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Life After Dance Team: Advice From Graduated Seniors May 29, 2024

For our final episode of Season 2, we have some extra special guests! Last year, our dance team had 3 very special Seniors graduate from high school and the comp team and they each have taken somewhat different and yet all exciting and inspiring paths. We are so grateful to have them here today. One year after graduation, to shed some light on what life can look like after graduation for our own dancers. Welcome Jayme, Mia, and Sofi to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

About our guests: Mia, Jayme & Sofi
Advice for dancers & parents about to walk through their last comps and recitals
How does it feel to come back and visit competitions and studio as a graduate
The greatest lesson being on a dance team taught them
Adjusting to no longer being a "Competitive Dancer"
How can parents of graduating seniors best support their dancers
Advice for graduation senior dancer team members
Top of the Topic: Top memory from dance team

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Directors Perspective on Parent to Studio Communication Pt. 2: Interview with Melissa McDaniel of TP Dance Creations May 24, 2024

Melissa McDaniel joins us to share a Studio Directors perspective for Part 2 of our Parent to Studio Communication Episode. Melissa M. McDaniel is the founder of Turning Point Dance Creations based in North Carolina. Melissa has a worked in the dance community as an educator, director, sought after adjudicator, choreographer, and more. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Can a Dance Parent over communicate with their director?
Communication methods and apps for teams & families.
Best ways to communicate with your dance team director
Boundaries with texting your dance studio staff
When to meet in person
Dance Director tips to parents who want to give feedback & opinions
Taboo topics a parents should not talk to a director about

LINKS FOR MELISSA
Turning Point Dance Creations

Youtube Podcast: Beyond the Steps

Contact Melissa at TPDC

EPISODE SPONSORS
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Parent to Studio Communication Pt.1: Best Practices for Discussions & Feedback (Parent Perspective) May 22, 2024

We are all about communication being key in a happy, working relationship with your dancer’s studio. From asking questions to giving your opinion, knowing when, how, and in what way to express concerns or get clarity can make or break yours & your dancer’s team experience. Today, we want to discuss best practices for dance parents communicating with their studio from a parents perspective. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Organizing team emails for reference
Communication and questions between parents
Best ways to communicate with your dance team director
Boundaries with texting your dance studio staff
Communicating tone
When to meet in person
Scheduling an annual "touch base" with your director
Giving Feedback with an end of season survey
Highlighting the good and positive moments from your dancers season
Top of the Topic: Top 3 Areas to cover in your end of year survey

EPISODES MENTIONED
Part Two Coming!
Ep. 55 - Directors Perspective on Parent to Studio Communication (An interview with Melissa McDaniel, TP Dance Creations)

EPISODE SPONSORS
Dream Duffel, the original rolling duffel with a built in garment rack! Choose from multiple sizes, colors, patterns, & styles!
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Choosing a Studio: What to Consider May 15, 2024

In episode 51 with Bri Zborowski, we got into the reasons why it might be time to leave a dance studio. But what should we look for in a new studio, and how do we get the answers needed before making such a big decision for your dancer? Today we want to dive into all the things you want to research and consider when choosing a new dance studio. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Location: How far can you realistically drive
Training: Classes offered & levels available
Competition Program: Number and types of competitions and conventions
Safety: Dance studio and staff rules
Values: From the director down to the families, what will be accepted?
Price: Does it fit in your budget?
Top of the Topic: Top 3 Questions to ask the studio director

EPISODES MENTIONED
Ep. 51 - Switching Teams / Leaving Studios: Insights with Bri Zbrorowski
Ep. 40 - Safety at Dance Competitions: A Discussion on Protecting Your Child
Ep. 8 - Family Values: Aligning the Competition Dance World & Your Family Values
Ep. 15 - Budget: Spending Your Money with Intention

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Dream Duffel, the original rolling duffel with a built in garment rack! Choose from multiple sizes, colors, patterns, & styles!
Reinforce Dance Experience Fall 2024 Convention Tour: IGNITE a passion for the arts, FOSTER collaboration, & GIVE BACK to our vibrant community.

Apolla Performance Compression Socks, Made by dancers for dancers! Increase stability and support, while reducing pain and fatigue.

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Ben Bigler of Reinforce Dance Experience: Dancer, Convention Director, & Choreographer May 08, 2024

Todays special episode interviews industry professional, convention faculty member & owner of Reinforce Dance Experience, internationally known teacher/choreographer, Mr Ben Bigler. We cover everything from his performance at the Oscars to what went into making Reinforce Dance Experience a convention different from all the rest! Ben also provides great tips dancers and parents won't want to miss! Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Ben Bigler's start in dance
Dancing in the 2024 Oscars with "I'm Just Ken" by Mandy Moore
Why start REINFORCE DANCE EXPERIENCE
How do you choose the teaching faculty
Creating class combos
What do you look for from dancers in the audition class at conventions
Tips from Ben for the audition class
Advice for kids that want to become professional dancers
Benefits for dancers who attend conventions
Top of the Topic: Top 3 "Pinch Me" moments of Ben Bigler's professional career

EPISODE SPONSORS
Dream Duffel, the original rolling duffel with a built in garment rack! Choose from multiple sizes, colors, patterns, & styles!
Reinforce Dance Experience Fall 2024 Convention Tour: IGNITE a passion for the arts, FOSTER collaboration, & GIVE BACK to our vibrant community. NEW DATES AND LOCATIONS ADDED!

Apolla Performance Compression Socks, Made by dancers for dancers! Increase stability and support, while reducing pain and fatigue.

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Switching Teams / Leaving Studios: Insights with Bri Zborowski May 01, 2024

We've all heard the saying “The only thing constant in life is change”. Studios change, our dancers skill levels and needs change, our family dynamics and location and availability changes and with that can bring a need for the team our dancers dance with to change. When, why, and how should one leave their current studio & team. To discuss this important topic, we collected stories from you, our listeners, and brought in an oh so important guest. Former dance director, choreographer, professional dancer and dance mom AND the owner of Apolla Performance Socks, Bri Zborowski!
Thank you to all our listeners that sent in emails detailing personal experiences leaving teams and switching studios. We truly appreciate all your insight!

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Why is leaving your dance team so difficult and emotional?
First Listener Letter
Do you tell your current studio you are looking for a new one?
Reasons to leave a team
When to leave a team, mid Season vs. end of season
Making your decision methodically and not just emotionally
Aligning family values with Team Values
Avoiding "the grass is greener" pitfalls
Learning a studio/teams Core Values
Top of the Topic: Top 3 listener emails

EPISODE SPONSORS
Dream Duffel, the original rolling duffel with a built in garment rack! Choose from multiple sizes, colors, patterns, & styles!
Reinforce Dance Experience Fall 2024 Convention Tour: IGNITE a passion for the arts, FOSTER collaboration, & GIVE BACK to our vibrant community.

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Ambassadors: Dancewear & Photography Apr 24, 2024

These days a dancer’s world isn't JUST about dance it seems. There is a whole other world of opportunity in Ambassadorships for dancewear companies as well as for photographers. These opportunities can help bring more exposure & content to your dancer, but is it all worth it? In today’s episode, we want to dive a little deeper into what it all means to be an ambassador. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

What is an ambassador?
Levels / Tiers within an ambassador program
Potential benefits and perks
Commitments and Requirements
Drawbacks
Safety Concerns
Top of the Topic: Top 3 Ways to Find Ambassadorships

EPISODES MENTIONED
Episode 23- Professional Dance: From Studio Dance to NFL Cheerleader with Taylor Mulloney
EPISODE SPONSORS
Dream Duffel, the original rolling duffel with a built in garment rack! Choose from multiple sizes, colors, patterns, & styles!
Reinforce Dance Experience Fall 2024 Convention Tour: IGNITE a passion for the arts, FOSTER collaboration, & GIVE BACK to our vibrant community.

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Dance Dads! A Special Live Interview from Competition with Blake, Fred, & Joel Apr 17, 2024

It's been two seasons worth of episodes from our own Dance Moms perspectives, but we aren’t the only show in town! Dance Dads are as equally strapped time, money, and energy wise, when it comes to their involvement in the competitive dance world. Today, and LIVE from a special convention competition, we are interviewing three Dance Dads: Blake, Fred, and Joel, for their perspectives on all things dance. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
QUESTIONS DISCUSSED

What were your initial feelings when you found out your daughters wanted to join the competition dance team?
As a Dance Dad is the term “crazy dance mom” justified or deserved?
Do you help out with your daughters stage hair and makeup?
Have you come across any crazy dance dads?
What are some ways dads can contribute to the dance team?
What is your biggest WTF (eye roll) moment you have had in your dance dad experience thus far?
What's the largest challenge you face as a dance dad, that us dance moms might not face?
Most rewarding dance dad experience thus far?
Share your “dad hacks” on how to survive the weekends.

Top of the Topic: Items every dance dad needs to bring to competition weekends
Apolla Performance GIVEAWAY WINNER Announced!
EPISODE SPONSORS
Dream Duffel, the original rolling duffel with a built in garment rack! Choose from multiple sizes, colors, patterns, & styles!
Reinforce Dance Experience Fall 2024 Convention Tour: IGNITE a passion for the arts, FOSTER collaboration, & GIVE BACK to our vibrant community.

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Going It Alone: Building Confidence and Maturity in Your Dancer Apr 10, 2024

There is so much to be gained for your child on a dance team, being a teammate, working together. It’s these lessons that help them prepare for life as an adult and prompt us to give up our weekends and all our money to competitive dance team life. But there is also something to be gained from our dancers learning to "go it alone" at conventions, master classes & intensives without their teams. Today on the podcast, we want to talk about building emotional maturity in our dancers and preparing them for their futures through solo dance experiences.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Why attend dance conventions, masterclasses, or conventions without your team?
When is it best to not attend these extra dance experiences?
What extra dance events are there and what is best for my dancer?
When can we fit these into our existing dance teams schedules? (timing)
Personal stories of how going to dance classes has been for our children.
Top of the Topic: Top 3 things your dancer gains from GOING IT ALONE
Apolla GIVEAWAY - LEAVE A REVIEW

EPISODES MENTIONED
Episode 23- Professional Dance: From Studio Dance to NFL Cheerleader with Taylor Mulloney
EPISODE SPONSORS
Dream Duffel, the original rolling duffel with a built in garment rack! Choose from multiple sizes, colors, patterns, & styles!
Reinforce Dance Experience Fall 2024 Convention Tour: IGNITE a passion for the arts, FOSTER collaboration, & GIVE BACK to our vibrant community.

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Switching Studios - Share Your Story! Apr 05, 2024

Have you had to switch studios before?

When to leave a studio and how to choose the right studio for your competition dancer is a tricky and possibly sticky experience. We plan to discuss this on a future episode and we wanted to reach out to all of you about it. If you feel you have a story or insights that could be helpful to us and the community please reach out! Your story will help us better understand this topic from multiple points of view and could be shared anonymously on a future episode with your permission. Email us twodancemoms@gmail.com or DM us on instagram @twodancemomspodcast -we hope to hear from you!
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What's New & Trending: 2024 Dance Competition Season Apr 03, 2024

We are now well into Dance Competition Season! In this episode we discuss and review the new products we are using so far this season and the trends we have noticed on the stage at dance competitions and conventions in 2024.

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Amira's New Dream Duffel: New rack and her opinion on size small vs medium
Cayse's Rowenta Steamer and all the ways she is using it
Trending stage hair styles: Pony tail vs Buns
Are Jazz shoes back?
Less tricks and move movement quality and transitions
Heels & Character shoes within the teen division
Polular lipstick colors
West coast nationals moving out of California
Top of the topic: Top 3 trends in costumes

EPISODES MENTIONED
Episode 24: Bag Ladies: Reviewing Every Bag a Dancer Mom Needs to stay organized at Competition
EPISODE SPONSORS
Dream Duffel, the original rolling duffel with a built in garment rack! Choose from multiple sizes, colors, patterns, & styles!
Reinforce Dance Experience Fall 2024 Convention Tour: IGNITE a passion for the arts, FOSTER collaboration, & GIVE BACK to our vibrant community.

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From Dancer, to Dance Mom, to Dance Boss Lady: Interview with Apolla CEO, Bri Zborowski Mar 27, 2024

In today’s special interview, we were fortunate enough to interview a dance mom with the experience and knowledge from having been a competitive dancer, professional dancer, competition team director, and who then formed a super successful company pulling from all her experiences. Please welcome Bri Zborowski, owner of Apolla Performance to Two Dance Moms Podcast!

LINKS FOR BRI
The Muse BLOG, Apolla on YouTube, Bri Zborowski on Instagram
EPISODE SPONSORS
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School Dance Teams: Competition Dance at School (Interview with Kathleen) Mar 20, 2024

Just when you think you’ve mastered what to expect for your dancer’s competitive team, in walks a whole other dance team option to add to your dance season calendar, school teams.
School dance teams can provide camaraderie and build friendships, school spirit and add a whole lot of unknowns to your dance parent world.
We are bringing in our friend, fellow dance team parent and dance mom extraordinaire, Kathleen, to answer some questions we have about this whole new world of school dance teams. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Can kids dance both school and studio teams?
What are the biggest differences between school dance team and studio competition team?
How does a parent juggle both schedules?
Where do you see burnout with dancers doing both in school and studio teams?
What are the Pros and Cons of being on a school team?
Advice for parents who's dancer is starting a school team for the first time.
Top of the Topic: Top 3 reasons to join a school dance team

EPISODE SPONSORS
Reinforce Dance Experience Fall 2024 Convention Tour: IGNITE a passion for the arts, FOSTER collaboration, & GIVE BACK to our vibrant community.

Apolla Performance Compression Socks, Made by dancers for dancers! Increase stability and support, while reducing pain and fatigue.
Dream Duffel, the original rolling duffel with a built in garment rack! Choose from multiple sizes, colors, patterns, & styles!

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Dance Moms: Amira's First Episode and Perceptions of Competition Dance Mar 15, 2024

Mini Bonus Episode! Amira has just now watched her first episode of Dance Moms! This casual and fun discussion follows directly after. The two discuss how things in competition dance have changed in 10 years, the shows depiction of studio and competitions life, and the generalized perception they had before becoming parents of competition dancers.

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Makeup Dupes: Ways to Save and Where to Splurge for Stage Makeup and More! Mar 13, 2024

One of the many things we spend on during the dance season is stage makeup. So what if there was a way to get the same look for your dancers comp face at a lower cost? Today we wanted to discuss some awesome makeup dupes and where to splurge or save for your dancer’s stage look. Welcome to two dance moms podcast!

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Primers, Loose Setting Powders, and Setting Sprays
Competition Makeup Suggestions for Full Face Application
Daily Wear Makeup, Convention Makeup, and Fun Gift Ideas
Skin Care, Cleansers, and More
Top of the Topic: Top 5 Makeup Splurges for Competition Makeup
New Giveaway! Details on instagram!

EPISODE SPONSORS
Reinforce Dance Experience Fall 2024 Convention Tour: IGNITE a passion for the arts, FOSTER collaboration, & GIVE BACK to our vibrant community.

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Parent Self-Care: Recharge Yourself to Best Care for Your Dancer Mar 06, 2024

We spend so much time and energy making sure our dancers are where they need to be, feeling good, looking right, and having a great time. But what I’m sure all of us can agree on is that too often we neglect how WE feel, how we look, and how we are able to enjoy these competition and convention weekends. Today in our parent self care episode, we want to discuss ways to feel our best, so we have the capacity to give our best!
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Packing items that help you feel your best over the dance competition weekend
Prioritize your own health & wellness
Post dance competition rest
Top of the Topic: 5 Little things from Home that Make us Feel Good at Competitions

EPISODE SPONSORS
Reinforce Dance Experience Fall 2024 Convention Tour: IGNITE a passion for the arts, FOSTER collaboration, & GIVE BACK to our vibrant community.

Apolla Performance Compression Socks, Made by dancers for dancers! Increase stability and support, while reducing pain and fatigue.
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Hey It's Pickett! Interview with Dance Educator, Adjudicator, & Instagram Personality Jason Pickett Feb 28, 2024

You’ve probably seen him on instagram, sending advice, tips and perspective to dancers and dance parents all over the world. He's a dance educator, speaker, and adjudicator with a breadth of experience, perspective, encouragement and a willingness to share it. What a treat for us to interview Jason Pickett this week on Two Dance Moms Podcast!

LINKS FOR JASON
Website for Training, Critiques, and More! https://nsadance.com
Instagram @heyitspickett

No Starving Artist Podcast

Reinforce Dance Experience Convention

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Safety at Dance Competitions: A Discussion on Protecting Your Child, Interview with Joe Marks Feb 21, 2024

Dance competitions can be a perfect storm of scenarios that might raise a parents concerns or anxiety. Large buildings or theaters with unknown people coming in and out, crowds and kids running here and there, it can all lead to some situations that raise red flags for dance parents. Talking through these possible scenarios with retired police officer and parent, Joe Marks, can help to ease our concerns and increase the safety of all our dancers at their next comp. Welcome to Two Dance Podcast!

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All About Food: Mastering Meal Prep for Dance Competition Weekends Feb 14, 2024

Knowing what, when, and where you are going to eat based on your dancer’s schedule can make for a much less stressful, more enjoyable (and cheaper!) experience. In this episode we share all our tricks and tips for packing and preparing meals at dance competitions.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Why we prefer to pack food rather than eat out
General Tips
Breakfast Ideas
Lunch Ideas
Dinner Ideas
Snack Ideas
Travel Cooking Tools we have not tried yet
Ideas for eating out and team bonding
Top of the Topic: Top 5 electric cooking tools for travel
Apolla Performance Giveaway

EPISODE SPONSORS
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Free Gift Revealed & Conversation with our Two Dancers Feb 09, 2024

We made you a present! Amira, Cayse, and their two dancers came together to make you all a gift to enjoy on your way to competitions! Listen to hear all about it from them directly!
SPOTIFY LINKS
Two Dance Moms Upbeat Playlist
Two Dance Moms Mellow Playlist

Two Dancers Upbeat Playlist
Two Dancers Mellow Playlist

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Making the Most of Your Car Rides to Competition Feb 07, 2024

It's dance comp season! You will likely be spending a good amount of time in the car traveling to and from competitions, conventions and practices. But all this time with your dancer isn't wasted. In this episode, we want to share some ideas to maximize your time in the car this dance season!
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Why this season of driving your kids is special
Checking in with your dancer's concerns and excitements
School life
Mental Preparation for Competition
Awkward Conversation & Parenting Discussions / Family Rules
Making the Car Ride Fun with Music and Audio Books
Top of the Topic: Best Family Friendly Audio Books
Friday Mini Bonus Episode: Free Gift Revealed!
Thursday Apolla Shocks Giveaway Details on Instagram

EPISODES REFERENCED
Winning & Loosing: Parenting Through the Emotional Highs and Lows with Mental Performance Coach Chloe Maleski
Q&A: Awkward Topics All Dance Parents Deal With

EPISODE SPONSORS
Apolla Performance Compression Socks, Made by dancers for dancers! Increase stability and support, while reducing pain and fatigue.
Dream Duffel, the original rolling duffel with a built in garment rack! Choose from multiple sizes, colors, patterns, & styles!

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Packing For A Single Day Event: The Struggle with Over & Under Packing Feb 02, 2024

Mini Bonus Episode! Join us for some fun banter on how we packed our Dream Duffel Weekender Bag for a single dance day event! It's easy to over or under pack when you are heading out for just a day. We chat about the different things we each couldn't live without and how a steamer and a binder help us stay calm at these events!

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Optional Competitions & Conventions: Going Without the Team (With Dream Duffel's Weekender Bag Review) Jan 31, 2024

Your Competition Team has a set schedule of events they will attend this season. But what if you want more? Are you allowed to attend extra competitions & conventions without the team? Or register as independent? How do you even go about it? We attended a competition with our dancers where they competed their solos alone and it was a new experience for us all! In this episode we share the highs and lows on the entire experience. Since our dancers only had one dance we didn't need to pack the entire rolling dance bag with rack! We received the Dream Duffel Weekender Bag for a product review and this Solo Competition was the perfect opportunity to use this new bag. Listen to hear our full and honest review.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Positives
Negatives
Check In
Backstage
Warm Up
Dream Duffel Weekender Bag Review
Top of the Topic
Friday Mini Bonus Episode

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Dance Comp 101: A Parents Guide to Call Times, Levels, Divisions, Awards, and More! Jan 24, 2024

Dance Competition season is here and there is a lot that happens on these weekends. If you are new or newish to the dance competition world it can be confusing. We know, because we too were confused! This weeks episode in a basic 101 introduction to all the elements of a dance competition. From understanding a call time sheet to listening to the Competition director announce the awards. Lets all brush up on what is going on so we can follow along and have a little more fun at our dancers next competition!
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Schedules & Call Times
Age Divisions, Levels, Group Types
Awards: Adjudications, Overalls, & Judges Awards
Call Backs
Extra & Optional Activities
Top of the Topic: Favorite and Least favorite things to take home from awards
Apolla Performance Giveaway Winner Announced!

EPISODES REFERENCED
Smells Like Team Spirit! Making the Most of Spirit Week & Team Bonding

Dancer Etiquette: Managing Manners, Etiquette, and Bad Behavior

EPISODE SPONSORS
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Countdown To Competition: 1-2 Days Before Competition (Planning 2.0 Series) Jan 17, 2024

The last two days before dance competition are super exciting and and can also be hectic! Use these moments before you set off to your advantage as you prepare for the big weekend. In this episode Cayse & Amira discuss how they use this time to their advantage.

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Ways to prepare one & two days ahead of competition
Top of the Topic: Worst Experiences Leaving the Day of Competition
Next Episodes - Subscribe today and never miss an episode! Up next: Dance Comps 101, Learning the ins and outs of all that happens at competition and Making the most of your car rides.
Giveaway Details! Enter to win a free pair of Apolla Shocks! Share any Two Dance Moms Podcast episode with a fellow dance parent, screen shot your share and email it at twodancemoms@gmail.com - Up to 10 entries per person allowed! Contest extended - entries allowed through 1/21/23. Winner announced 1/24/23

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Giveaway: How to Enter and Win! Jan 12, 2024

Listen for details on how to enter and win our latest giveaway!
HOW TO ENTER
Share an episode link with a friend you think would like our show! Share the podcast link over DM, text, or email. Screen shot the shared link and send to us over email TWODANCEMOMS@GMAIL.COM or DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodancemomspodcast/ Limit 10 entries per person:)
IMPORTANT DATES
Giveaway is active January 12, 2024 - January 19th 2024. Winner will be announced Live on our episode Wednesday January 24th, 2024

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Maximize Your Time: Planning and Prepping 1-2 Weeks Out From Dance Competition (Planning 2.0 Series) Jan 10, 2024

The competition dance season is almost here! Using the precious few weeks before you head out wisely can set you up for success, increasing the fun, and lowering your stress over competition weekend. In this episode Cayse & Amira discuss how they use this time to their advantage.

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Two Weeks Ahead - Download tentative competition schedule, mapping your route for travel times and stores in the surrounding area, confirm hotel reservations, communicate with your roommate, start to plan your food, read competition rules and awards, download competition apps.
One Week Ahead - Review schedule and look for any changes, prioritize rest and health for you and your dancer, prepare your car for the travel, steam and organize costumes, undergarments, and accessories, buy non perishable groceries, plan and prepare for for your family who will remain at home, start packing other clothes for you and your dancer, charge extra portable batteries.
Top of the Topic: Favorite Hotel Meals
Next Episode - Subscribe today and never miss an episode! Up next we will discuss what preparations and planning looks like 1-2 days before you leave for a dance competition weekend.
Giveaway Announcement! Details will be posted to the podcast Friday 1/12/23.

EPISODES REFERENCED
Planning 2.0 - What to buy book & plan leading into comp season

Preparing for dance competitions: best practices to get you and your dancer ready

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Announcement! 2024 Updates for Two Dance Moms Podcast Jan 05, 2024

Listen to hear all that's happening with Two Dance Moms Podcast in 2024!

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Working Through Dance Team Drama: Q&A with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Elissa Hamlat Jan 03, 2024

We are grateful to welcome back Amira's sister, clinical psychologist, Dr. Elissa Hamlat. In this episode specific questions and circumstances relating to competition dancers were discussed. Dr. Elissa was able to weigh in with her thoughtful tips and advice on how to minimize dance team drama, while still advocating for your dancer.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

Dance parent feeling emotional conflict of pride & embarrassment with solo
Junior age dancers getting in trouble
Dealing with "Mean Girls" on the team
Favoritism from dance teachers
Dancer being blamed for low competition score and overall placement
Anxiety and panic attacks with convention competition

EPISODES REFERENCED
Dance Parenting Though Ages & Stages: Perks & Challenges of Minis & Juniors

Wining & Loosing: Parenting Through the Emotional Highs & Lows of Competition with Chloe Maleski

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The Best Of 2023: Part 2 Dec 27, 2023

It has almost been a year since we started Two Dance Mom's Podcast! We have covered many topics on competition dance over the months and in this episode we revisit some of the best! Listen along to refresh yourself and get ready for comp season or get caught up on episodes you may have missed!
EPISODES COVERED

RESOURCES / LINKS / CONTRIBUTORS
Budget Organizer
IG Taylor Mulloney

IG Diamonique Bell
IG Lesley Mealer

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Parent Etiquette: Navigating Manners and Behavior in the Dance Competition World Dec 20, 2023

This week we shift the etiquette conversation over to the competition dance parents! We are not perfect, but we are working to be the best version of ourselves, and set a good example for our dancers in manners, behavior, and etiquette. In this Episode, Cayse and Amira discuss etiquette as it relates to the dance studio and dance competitions. We also bring back our special guest contributors who are professionals in the dance world, to share their biggest pet peeves and tips about dance parents etiquette.
Guest Contributors:
Lesley Mealer
https://www.instagram.com/miss.lesley.dance/

Brayden Singley
https://www.instagram.com/braydensingley/

Diamonique Bell
https://www.instagram.com/diamoniquelatifahh/

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Dancer Etiquette: Managing Manners, Etiquette, and Bad Behavior Dec 13, 2023

This episode, we want to cover the rules and expectations for proper behavior from dancers in competitions and in the studio- a dancer’s etiquette. But we will also touch on manners, poor behavior, and how they differ. If your dancer doesn't know better, they cannot do better, so we are hoping to clarify some ground rules for behavior and actions in this episode. We share our thoughts and asked some professionals in the dance world to weigh in on the topic by sharing their greatest etiquette pet peeves, and greatest etiquette tips!
Guest Contributor:
Lesley Mealer
https://www.instagram.com/miss.lesley.dance/
Brayden Singley
https://www.instagram.com/braydensingley/
Diamonique Bell
https://www.instagram.com/diamoniquelatifahh/

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Fundraising: Offset Costs for Your Dance Season Dec 06, 2023

Competition Dance is expensive. Raising money through good old fashion fundraisers is a great way to help offset some of these costs. In this episode we share many fundraisers ideas we've loved, and others we didn't find worth the effort. Listen to this episode and come away with new ideas and a little more cash for your team this season!

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Winter Break: Balancing Family, Rest, & Training Nov 29, 2023

Winter break can be a busy time with parties, family events, and the holidays, but it's also just before the start of comp season. In this Mini Episode we discuss how to keep your dancer ready to dive into competition season, while still enjoying the balance and fun of holidays and rest!

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The Best Of 2023: Part 1 Nov 22, 2023

It has almost been a year since we started Two Dance Mom's Podcast! We have covered many topics over the months and in this episode we revisit some of the best! Listen along to refresh yourself and get ready for comp season or get caught up on episodes you may have missed! Also included we share our Top Black Friday Deals to look out for!

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Holidays: Team Parties, Winter Performances, Bonding, Gifts, & More! Nov 15, 2023

The Holidays are busy, and double busy for dance parents! In this episode we try and get in front of the coming holiday hullabaloo by discuss tips and ideas for all the specific festivities a dance parent has to deal with. Listen and start to plan your own holiday season so you can have a little more fun and a little less stress with Two Dance Moms!

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Bag Ladies: Reviewing Every Bag a Dance Mom Needs to Stay Organized at Competition Nov 08, 2023

Big rolling dance bags, garment bags, makeup bags, and storage bags are all apart of how we stay organized on a competition weekend. There are many brands and price points for these bags and in this episode we discuss and review many of the most popular options! You will definitely want to listen as you consider your own set up for this next season!

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Professional Dance: From Studio Dancer to NFL Cheerleader with Taylor Mulloney Nov 01, 2023

Does your dancer want to keep dancing after high school or even college? There are many paths available and in this episode we discuss what it looks like to be a professional cheerleader for the NFL! Our special guest, Taylor Mulloney, was a Ben-Gals cheerleader. She shares her path from the dance studio to cheering in the NFL.

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Halloween Special: Dance Mom Nightmares & Spooky Stories Oct 25, 2023

We all have lived through a SCARY moments as dance parents! Everything from forgetting a vital item to getting stuck in traffic and missing a call time! These TERRIFYING moments are seared into our minds. In this Halloween Special, Mini Episode, we share our biggest NIGHTMARE moments as Dance moms.

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Conflict Resolution: Dealing with Difficult Situations, Featuring Dr. Elissa Hamlat Oct 18, 2023

At competitions and the studio, emotions can sometimes run high! All of us dance parents have a different way of communicating and that can occasionally create conflict. How do we handle these difficult situations when they come up?! In this episode we were lucky enough to bring in clinical psychologist Elissa Hamlat to discuss how to resolve the conflicts we may experience.
Elissa Hamlat is a licensed clinical psychologist with her PHD in Clinical Psychology. She currently is a faculty member at UCSF's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

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Injuries: Physically and Mentally Parenting Your Dancer Through Injuries Oct 11, 2023

Injuries are an unfortunate reality in Competition Dance. As parents we not only need to decide how to care for our children physically as they recover, but also how to encourage them emotionally as they sit out from their favorite activity. In this episode we discuss the struggle to parent during these situations and ways we try to minimize injuries in our own dancers lives.

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Accessories & Tools: What to Buy and What to Avoid Oct 04, 2023

We have so many options when it comes to accessories & tools related to our dancers and their training. In this episode we discuss items we love to recommend, and also laugh about the ones we regret having purchased. Stay listening until the end of the podcast for details about our upcoming GIVEAWAY!

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Solos: The Who, What, Where, When, and Why Behind Solos! Sep 27, 2023

Should your child have a solo? What should you expect if they get one? How much will it cost? We will discuss these questions and many others associated with having a solo! We also get to hear from many of you! Advice and favorite memories from other dance parents and dancers is a highlight you won't want to miss in this episode all about SOLOS!

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Dance Binder: Tips to Organize, Sort, and Store All Your Dance Details Sep 20, 2023

In this mini episode we discuss why & how to create a binder. With floods of emails and important information coming our way, things can get lost in the shuffle. Listen to hear how creating a central location for all these items can help lower your stress and increase your joy in this next dance season!

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Planning 2.0 - What to Buy, Book, & Plan Leading into Competition Season Sep 13, 2023

Preparations and planning helps us lower stress and increase our joy as dance parents. In this episode we focus on specifically on what tasks to check off the list in your pre season to set you & your dancer up for success!

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Budget: Spend Your Money with Intention Sep 06, 2023

Competitive dance is not cheap! So how do we make the most of the funds we have AND feel good about how we are spending it? In this episode we break down the costs of competitive dance team life and then discuss ways to make the most of our budgets with individualized goals. You can also find a Dance Budget Organizer in our Linktree to help you get this season off in the right direction!

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Two Dance Mom's Podcast Season 2! Aug 16, 2023

Two Dance Mom's Podcast Season 2 is almost here! Listen to learn a little more about your podcasters as they play a quick game of "would you rather" and share the episodes they are most excited about for Season 2!

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Revisiting Season 1: Updates & Answered Questions Jul 19, 2023

Join us as we take a look back into the very first season of Two Dance Mom's Podcast! In this summer bonus episode we revisit topics, answer some questions, give updates, and share results from instagram polls.

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Auditioning for Team: Moving from Recreation Classes to Team & Tips for Audition Day Jun 28, 2023

Are you considering letting your dancer audition for the competition team this season? In this special summer episode we discuss audition tips, as well as the perks and pitfalls of both recreation dance classes and competition dance teams.

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Planning Your Off Season: Deciding Between Rest, Intensives, Cross-training, Private Lessons & More! May 24, 2023

Does your dancer get an "Off Season" with their dance team? If so, what should they do with this time? In this episode we discuss how to maximize this valuable moment as parents weigh the options from rest to cross-training, intensives, and private lessons!

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Smells Like Team Spirit! Making the Most of Spirit Week & Team Bonding May 17, 2023

Does your team need a boost before Nationals? A reset before recital? Then you need a Spirit week! In this episode we discuss all the benefits a spirit week or team bonding event can have on your dance team as they head into their next event or start of the season.

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Dance Parenting Through Ages & Stages, Part 2: Perks & Challenges of Teens & Seniors May 10, 2023

This episode we dive into the Perk & Challenges associated with Teen & Senior age dancers. Joining us again, we hear from Kathleen & Melanie, to help us navigate parenting these older dancers.

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Dance Parenting Through Ages & Stages, Part 1: Perks & Challenges of Minis & Juniors May 03, 2023

Every age of dancer comes with its own set of perk & challenges for parenting . In this episode we bring in two veteran dance moms to discuss the ins and outs related to parenting the mini & junior age dancer.

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Family Values: Aligning the Competition Dance World and Your Families Values Apr 26, 2023

From music to costumes, or even choreography, all parent have differing opinions on what they are comfortable with for their own child. In this episode, Amira & Cayse talk through these issues and discuss ideas on how to protect your own individual family values.

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Conventions: Thriving in Auditions & Classes while also Competing. Apr 19, 2023

Conventions can offer many great learning experiences for your dancer, but they are also tiring and expensive. In this episode we weigh the pros & cons of conventions, and discuss how to best handle the very busy weekend.

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Q&A : Awkward Topics All Dance Parents Deal With Apr 12, 2023

This week we bring in Madison Pinherio and Melodie Truchi to help us answer your questions! From perspiration to panty lines, this Q&A leans into the awkward topics we all deal with as dance parents! Mel & Madi bring a great perspective as former competition dancers and current studio teachers/choreographers for competition and performance dance teams.

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Winning & Losing: Parenting Through the Emotional Highs & Lows of Competition Apr 05, 2023

We interview Mental Performance Coach Chloé Maleski to learn how to best navigate all the emotions associated with success and disappointment in Competition Dance. Chloé also touches on other subjects such as burn out, injury, competitive mindset, and finding identity outside of dance.

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Hair, Makeup, & Skincare: Tips and Products for Application and Skincare Recovery. Mar 29, 2023

Tips, tricks and favorite products to get dancers stage ready. PLUS a special interview with Esthetician, Nicole Pollastrini, to teach us how best to care for our dancers skin after the stage. Whether your dancer has beautiful baby skin or struggles with blemishes, this episode is for you!

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Costumes: Catalog, Custom, & How to Care for Them All! Mar 22, 2023

Let's talk costumes! Catalog, custom, crystals, cleaning, & care! With special guest interview by dance mom and custom costume designer, Dena Rini.

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Hotel Hacks: Savings and Tips for Staying at Hotels During a Dance Competition. Mar 14, 2023

During dance season competition fees are high and you are generally spending multiple days at a comp. Hotels are inevitably a piece of your dance comp parenting fees. We want to discuss with you today some “Hotel Hacks” to make your stays and pays a little better this comp season.

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Preparing For Dance Competitions: Best Practices to Get You & Your Dancer Ready Mar 08, 2023

In this episode, Cayse and Amira share their best practices for getting comp ready! Preparation is the key to less stress and enjoying these hectic weekends with our dancers. Tune in to find some tips and useful hacks!

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Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast! Mar 08, 2023

Meet Cayse and Amira, two dance moms , with a lot to say about the competitive dance world. This episode will discuss what to expect in this season of the podcast and how to connect with our dance parent community! Thanks for listening!

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