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,  what competitions charge and why. Our good friend Chris Suchan from Plantinim Dance also joins in on the conversation to share his professional voice on things competitions and conventions need to pay for that contribute to our costs. You won't want to miss this! 

CHRIS SUCHAN LINKS

Platinum National Dance Competition

The Great Dance Debate Podcast

Chris Suchan Instagram




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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.  

LINKS FOR MELISSA

Turning Point Dance Creations

Youtube Podcast: Beyond the Steps

Contact Melissa at TPDC

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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 episode he breaks down Scores, Judging, and Awards from a Judges perspective! Check the links below for more on Jason Pickett! 

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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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 their child through these uncomfortable and trying times. Dr Chelsea Pierotti was a former professional dancer and dance team coach, and currently works as a podcast host, Mental Performance Coach, and Teaching Associate Professor for the University of Colorado, Boulder.  

LINKS FOR DR. CHELSEA PIEROTTI

Passion For Dance Podcast

www.chelseapierotti.com

instagram @dr.chelsea.pierotti

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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. 

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This bonus episode is a fun, rapid fire, get to know you, Q&A with Amira and Cayse!  Enjoy! 

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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 there. In this episode we discuss items we've used & loved and others we've heard about. Listen and start prepping your shopping list! 

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TRENDS! 2024-2025 Competition Dance Season Trends

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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 styles that any dancer would love. Listen and get ready to do your holiday shopping!

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The dance competition schedule is one highly anticipated piece of the weekend for dance parents. There are often many things we would change in these schedules and so we brought on competition owner and director Chris Suchan of Platinum National Dance Competition to ask all our questions! 

MORE EPISODES WITH CHRIS SUCHAN

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




CHRIS SUCHAN LINKS

Platinum National Dance Competition

The Great Dance Debate Podcast

Chris Suchan Instagram




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Dance Parents, We've all gone to enough competitions that we have a few suggestions about how to make them better. In this episode we polled all of you, our listeners! Listen to hear the top ten things dance parents would change at competitions.

EPISODES MENTIONED 

NO COOKING COMP MEALS: PACK YOUR COOLER LIKE A PRO

ALL ABOUT FOOD: MASTERING MEAL PREP LIKE A PRO

FAMILY FRIENDLY & AGE APPROPRIATE 

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