In this episode, Jake and Jana explore four of the most effective ways that parents can set their dancer up for success before, during, and after a convention weekend. 

In this episode, Griffin Massey shares his views on competition dance, the wonderful life lessons that can come from dance training, and what he has found to be the most valuable element in helping him to achieve his dreams. 

In this episode, Jake & Jana interview choreographer, Sam Neas, about all things your dancer can bring into the room. We discuss everything from preparing your dancer for the day to how to be a strong participant in creating the best final product.

In this week’s episode Jake and Jana dive into the ever so common question of “Is it too late for my dancer to be successful at (fill in the blank)” or “Can my dancer still be successful if they aren’t able to do (fill in the blank) by a certain age?”  Spoiler alert: kids prove to us everyday that it’s never too late! 

In this week’s episode we discuss the physical and mental benefits of ballet training for all dancers. 

Navigating the balance between helping your dancer to achieve their full potential while still making sure that they have a fun and fulfilling childhood can be difficult. In this episode, Jake and Jana dive into this complex balance and some tips on helping to make sure that your dancers mental health always remains a priority. 

Inevitably, some of your dancers will look at you one day and say “I think I want to keep dancing after high school”.  This episode dives into the full scope of possibilities for dancers after high school.  And please note, this is super helpful even for parents of young dancers to just be prepared on all of the opportunities for dancers in today’s world!

If you want to better help guide your dancer at home, there are some definite things you can do! In this episode Jake & Jana talk about 5 things that can help your dancer improve when working on things at home.

In this episode we tackle some common misconceptions and questions we've received over the years about dance competition scoring and talk about what is currently being required of today's dancers.