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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We've all heard the saying “The only thing constant in life is change”.  Studios change, our dancers skill levels and needs change, our family dynamics and location and availability changes and with that can bring a need for the team our dancers dance with to change.  When, why, and how should one leave their current studio & team.  To discuss this important topic, we collected stories from you, our listeners, and brought  in an oh so important guest. Former dance director, choreographer, professional dancer and dance mom AND the owner of Apolla Performance Socks, Bri Zborowski!  

Thank you to all our listeners that sent in emails detailing personal experiences leaving  teams and switching studios. We truly appreciate all your insight! 

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

• Why is leaving your dance team so difficult and emotional?
• First Listener Letter
• Do you tell your current studio you are looking for a new one?
• Reasons to leave a team 
• When to leave a team, mid Season vs. end of season
• Making your decision methodically and not just emotionally
• Aligning family values with Team Values 
• Avoiding "the grass is greener" pitfalls 
• Learning a studio/teams Core Values 
• Top of the Topic: Top 3 listener emails

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These days a dancer’s world isn't JUST about dance it seems.  There is a whole other world of opportunity in Ambassadorships for dancewear companies as well as for photographers.  These opportunities can help bring more exposure & content to your dancer, but is it all worth it?  In today’s episode, we want to dive a little deeper into what it all means to be an ambassador.  Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

• What is an ambassador?
• Levels / Tiers within an ambassador program
• Potential benefits and perks
• Commitments and Requirements
• Drawbacks 
• Safety Concerns
• Top of the Topic: Top 3 Ways to Find Ambassadorships

EPISODES MENTIONED

Episode 23- Professional Dance: From Studio Dance to NFL Cheerleader with Taylor Mulloney


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It's been two seasons worth of episodes from our own Dance Moms perspectives, but we aren’t the only show in town! Dance Dads are as equally strapped time, money, and energy wise, when it comes to their involvement in the competitive dance world.  Today, and LIVE from a special convention competition, we are interviewing three Dance Dads: Blake, Fred, and Joel, for their perspectives on all things dance.  Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!

QUESTIONS DISCUSSED

1. What were your initial feelings when you found out your daughters wanted to join the competition dance team?
2. As a Dance Dad is the term “crazy dance mom” justified or deserved?
3. Do you help out with your daughters stage hair and makeup?
4. Have you come across any crazy dance dads?
5. What are some ways dads can contribute to the dance team?
6. What is your biggest WTF (eye roll) moment you have had in your dance dad experience thus far?
7. What's the largest challenge you face as a dance dad, that us dance moms might not face?
8. Most rewarding dance dad experience thus far?
9. Share your “dad hacks” on how to survive the weekends.

Top of the Topic: Items every dance dad needs to bring to competition weekends

Apolla Performance GIVEAWAY WINNER Announced!


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