Two Dance Moms Podcast - For Competition Dance Parents
Are you the parent of a competition dancer or maybe a competitive dancer yourself? Do you often feel overwhelmed or curious about all the components of these competition dance weekends and all it takes to be a dance parent? We’re here to guide you, commiserate with you, laugh with you about all the highs lows, challenges and successes of the dance comp season. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
Episodes
154 episodes
Cathy Nesbitt-Stein: Studio Owner, Dance Mom, Dancer & Reality TV Personality
Whether you have binged the show Dance Moms or maybe just have heard of it, today's interview with Cathy Nesbitt-Stein will prove to be entertaining! Cathy grew up a dancer and became a studio owner and dance mom to her own daughter, before joi...
Awards: An Open Conversation about Awards and Ceremonies
Awards and the awards ceremonies can be an exhausting part of a competition weekend. In this episode we share our candid feelings about the entire topic. EPISODE SPONSORS...
Choosing a Solo Song & Style, With Chris Suchan & Liz Borom
Choosing the solo song and style is a big responsibility! And some dance parents bear the weight of this burden. Chris Suchan and Liz Borom return to the podcast this week to help shed light on the importance of choosing the right song & st...
Reasons NOT to do a Solo
We love watching our dancers do their solos, but it's not the best choice for every family or for each year. In this episode we discuss some reasons why you may NOT want to do a solo. EPISODE SPONSORS
Expert Answers: Special Q&A Compilation Episode with Season 4 Guests
We've had so many great guests over Season 4 and we asked them all two important questions: 1) What can dancers do with 10 minutes a day to improve? and 2) What do they wish us dance parents knew about dance competition judging? Their answers a...
Choreography & How it Affects Scores: With Jennifer Olsen of Pulse Dance Studio
Most of us know choreography affects our dancers scores, but few of us dance parents understand the how and why. Today we brought on Pulse Dance Studio owner, dancer, choreographer, and competition Judge, Jennifer Olsen, to help explain to us t...
Summer Intensives: Planning Your Dancer's Training
Summer is almost here and that means it's time to start planning your dancers off season summer training! With so many intensives and classes it can be hard to choose. In this episode we discuss all the places to look so you can find the best f...
Derek Piquette: Recruiting Tips for College Dance Teams
For a lot of competition dancers, the question isn’t if they’ll keep dancing—it’s how. College dance teams have become a major pathway, blending performance, athleticism, and opportunity. But making that transition takes more ...
Plateaus, Complacency, & Growth: With Kelsay & Emma of Trademark Dance Academy
Has your child ever experienced plateaus or feelings of complacency? Do they want to grow but feel stuck? In this episode we speak with Studio Owner, Kelsay Stephensen and competition company director, Emma Smith of Trademark Dance Academ...
Competition Glam Guide: Favorite Go-To Makeup Products
As dancers grow more skilled with their makeup—and as new products continue to evolve—their favorite and go-to items naturally change. In this episode, we talk about our dancers’ current favorite products for both the competition stage and the ...
Burnout & Dancers: Avoiding the Competition Season Crash
We all feel like we have over extended ourselves at times, but what does this look like for our own dancers? When the dance season starts to loose its luster... In this episode we chat about what burnout might look like for some and share our t...
Becky Tucci: Finding Humor & Creating Content on the Dance Mom Life
Becky Tucci is a favorite among dance moms for her funny videos depicting our crazy competition lifestyle on TikTok and Instagram. In this weeks interview we get to find out more about Becky, how she came to be a dance mom, and what got her sta...
HOT TOPIC: Reusing Choreography
There are many Hot Topics in the world of competitive dance, but in this episode we want to chat about reusing choreography! From choreographers setting the same piece on different teams, to soloists and groups competing the same piece in...
Meghan Faddis: Training Judges, Feedback vs. Critiques, & Scoring Group Dances
In this episode we have the opportunity to peel back the curtain on competition judges. Meghan Faddis joins us to share her insights on becoming a judge and giving good FEEDBACK to dancers and groups. You won't want to miss this!
Top Tips: Our Favorite Tips for Dance Parents
We have been Dance Moms for over 8 years and we have learned many tips from friends and experiences. In this episode we wanted to share with you our favorite TOP TIPS that we've loved and used over these past years! EPISODE S...
Dressing Room Drama: Stories and More
The Dressing Room at dance competitions can be a chaotic place! In this episode we share our own dressing room dramas and also read stories and instagram messages from you our listeners! EPISODE SPONSORS
Showing Off! Confidence without Arrogance with Michelle Leagans
Showing Off is often associated with being negative. But dancers need to in fact "SHOW OFF" their skills in auditions and to choreographers. How do our dancers show off in a way that is humble and kind? Can that even be done? Today Michelle Rea...
Billing Transparency: Dance Studio & Competition Costs with Special Guest Chris Suchan
Why is dance so expensive?! Competition season bills are hitting their high as the season starts, but we can't always pinpoint why it's so costly! In this episode we discuss our own experiences paying for competition dance, how studios bill,&nb...
Favoritism & Jealousy in the Dance Studio with Melissa McDaniel (Encore Episode)
Feelings of Favoritism & Jealousy can pop up in the dance studio and the competition stage. In this special Season 3 Encore Episode we interview Melissa McDaniel for her perspective as a studio director and choreographer. <...
Jason Pickett on Scores, Judging, & Awards (Encore Episode)
The competition Season is coming SOON! We wanted to help get everyone ready by posting this special ENCORE EPISODE with Jason Pickett from Season 3. Jason is a nationally recognized dance educator, choreographer, and adjudicator. In this episod...
Dealing With Disappointment in Dancers: Interview with Dr Chelsea Pierotti
All dancers deal with disappointment from time to time. And that means that we dance parents are also dealing with it! In this conversation we get to interview Dr Chelsea Pierotti to learn about all the tips and tricks parents can use to help t...
Scores: Should Your Child See Them? The Perks & Pitfalls
Scores are a big part of competition dance, but should your dancer even see them? In this episode we discuss the Perks & Pitfalls that go along with your child seeing their scores from competition dances. <...
Bonus Episode: Rapid Fire Q&A
This bonus episode is a fun, rapid fire, get to know you, Q&A with Amira and Cayse! Enjoy!
Underwear & Modesty: Best Options for Dance Costumes
Costume season is upon us and that means we parents are trying to sort out what our child will be wearing under that awesome outfit. We want our child to feel comfortable and protected and stage and using the perfect undergarment will get them ...
Gift Ideas: Save Money with Practical & Fun Gifts for Dancers
Holiday Gift giving is not so conveniently very close to the competition dance season! Money is tight this time of year and we want to make the best choices with gifts for our dancers. In this episode we discuss gift ideas of all costs and styl...