Competitive dance is unique in that there are times when our dancers and their teammates are competing solos in the same division.  There are also times where they are auditioning against one another for special parts in group dances, and group dances, duos and trios within and division or category from the same team competing against one another. This unique situation in competitive dance can also create some rivalry amongst teammates.  Here to help us talk through resisting rivalry on your dancers team, we are bringing in the oh so qualified Company Owner, Director, Choreographer, Dance adjudicator AND fellow podcaster Melissa McDaniel.  Welcome Melissa and welcome you all to Two Dance Moms Podcast!

LINKS FOR MELISSA

Turning Point Dance Creations

Youtube Podcast: Beyond the Steps

Contact Melissa at TPDC

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EP. 65 FAVORITISM & JEALOUSY: Dealing with Dancers, Teachers, & Parents, with Guest Melissa McDaniel 

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It’s hard to believe but end of recitals are just around the corner!  Whether your studio has one or two or three recital shows, there are some things to keep in mind as a dance parent that can and may affect your dancer’s experience at these shows.  Today in our newest episode, we want to chat all things RECITAL.  Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!

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Recently, there seems to be a lot of discussion about Acro’s place in dance.  We've heard it debated all over -whether acro tricks should be included in dance numbers and it’s validity in dance comps as a category.  No matter which side of the discussion you land, as a dance parent you have likely come across acro or tumbling at some point.

Today we want to discuss our personal experiences and growing understanding of Acro as our dancers age and in their various stages of dance.

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• Sharing our personal experiences with our dancers & acro 
• Our first impressions of acro as first year dance moms 
• Learning Acro: Our dancers desire to learn & incorporate acro into dance 
• Big Change! Last dance season with minimal tumbling & acro 
• Looking ahead: Understanding when and where acro can be beneficial or possibly unnecessary for dancers 

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You may have noticed in reading through many dance comp and convention rules, there is often a stipulation concerning age appropriate consideration in judging and in some cases qualifications.  There may be age appropriate music, costumes and even choreo specified in these rules.  But what exactly does age appropriate mean and is it interchangeable with the term “family friendly”? We are discussing this in today's newest episode.  Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast! 

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We talk about it regularly on the podcast- studio competitive dance team in and of itself is a lot to handle. The schedules, the travel, the training, the expenses!  So why would anyone think to add another sort of a dance team into the mix? Well this year, both our dancers have actually dabbled in some school dance teams and a cheer team in my dancers case.  We thought it would be good to discuss managing multiple teams: the pros and the cons for you all in today’s episode.  Welcome to Two Dance Moms podcast!

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Whether it's from the reality show or just all the funny memes on social media, the words “drama” and Dance mom seem to always be associated with each other.  While we don't think that is always the case, there have definitely been times and experiences where we have felt the terms “crazy dance mom” and “dance mom drama” are valid.  And we, ourselves, are sometimes guilty of these descriptions.  Welcome to our newest episode where we are going to talk all things drama in our dance comp experiences AND bring on another Dance Mom, Amber or as instagram knows her “Dance Mom Drama” to share her experiences.  Welcome Amber and welcome you all to Two Dance Moms Podcast!

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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 share listener feedback via instagram covering tips on how to make bringing siblings at dance competitions a more fun experience for everyone! 

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If you are a parent, grandparent or guardian to a competitive dancer, then you likely know the feeling of your first day back to work, home and real life after days at a dance comp.  This day, no matter the comps outcome, is usually filled with a sluggish mood, lower energy and lower motivations.  Even more so if parts of the competition were “bad” according to your dancer.  So what can we do about this Dance Comp Hangover and what does it typically look like?  We are tackling it all in today’s newest episode.

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Having family and friends there to cheer on your kids at their next sporting event is a special way to make them feel extra supported and also can be a fun bonding experience for your family.  But with schedules being as crazy as they can be at comps, tensions sometimes running high, and hair, make up and costume changes leaving you strapped for time, having additional family members and friends can sometimes cause added stress.  It also may not be the most enjoyable experience for them as a result.  In today’s episode we want to chat about the ways to include your family at your dancer’s next event and some tips in doing so.

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Anxiety seems to be a buzz word that more and more people have become aware of.  But what exactly is anxiety and what impact can it have on our dancers?  What ways can anxiety present itself and what can we do if and when we suspect it is affecting our dancers?  Here to answer all these questions and more, we have Amira's sister, a licensed clinical psychologist with her PhD in Clinical Psychology, Dr Elissa Hamlat!  Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!

TOPICS / QUESTIONS DISCUSSED

• What is anxiety?
• Does everyone experience anxiety at one point or another? 
• How do we identify anxiety in our kids? 
• What is the most common age that people experience anxiety?
• Why do some kids become anxious about things that never had bothered them before?
• What causes anxiety? Is there a genetic predisposition?
• If we have identified or suspect that our child is experiencing anxiety, what should we as parents or caregivers do?
• Does avoidance help or hinder?   
• Are there any connections between the pursuit of perfectionism and anxiety? 
• Stage fright & performing in front of large audiences can also be a trigger for fear & anxiety with dancers. Is there an underlying root to this? Do you have any advice for kids that want to perform but are dealing with this issue? Breathwork tips for pre performance anxiety?
• Are there any additional situations or traits in dancers that you think may make them particularly prone to anxiety?

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Elissa Hamlat, PhD, MA

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