Two Dance Moms Podcast - For Competition Dance Parents

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Dance Mom Horror Stories Oct 30, 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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!
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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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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