Two Dance Moms Podcast - For Competition Dance Parents

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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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




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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



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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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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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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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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

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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)

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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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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

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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!

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