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Everyone wants to know more about what goes on at the Judges table during dance competitions. How do judges score things? What do their critiques mean? Well its our lucky day! We will get into the head of listener-loved judge & dance adjudicator Jason Pickett to pick his brain and learn more about Competition Judging. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
Typical Scoring Breakdowns and Percentages Scoring TRICKSAdvice for dancers looking to break into OVERALLS What is the most limiting aspect of judgingLevels, How often are dancers in the wrong ones?Most common critiques given Biggest misconception parents have about scoring / judges
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Website for Training, Critiques, and More! https://nsadance.com
Instagram @heyitspickett
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S2. Ep. 35 - Dance Comp 101: A Parents Guide to Call Times, Level, Divisions, Awards, and More!
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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 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
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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!
Tasks you should do before the competition season startsItems to buy in advance
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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!
Summer recap for Amira and CayseAreas Cayse and Amira struggle to be involved and excel atParent Responsibilities: Collect and organize team communicationsAttendance: bringing dancer to required weekly classesPurchase necessary items for the new seasonMake connections with other dance parents on your teamProps: building, hauling, loading, unloading Costume care and alterations Full availability on competition weekendsTeam player / cheerleaderAttendance at awardsCompletion of season
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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!
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 themAdjusting to no longer being a "Competitive Dancer" How can parents of graduating seniors best support their dancersAdvice 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!
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 staffWhen to meet in personDance Director tips to parents who want to give feedback & opinions Taboo topics a parents should not talk to a director about
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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!
Organizing team emails for reference Communication and questions between parentsBest ways to communicate with your dance team director Boundaries with texting your dance studio staffCommunicating tone When to meet in personScheduling an annual "touch base" with your directorGiving Feedback with an end of season surveyHighlighting the good and positive moments from your dancers seasonTop of the Topic: Top 3 Areas to cover in your end of year survey
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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!
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Location: How far can you realistically drive Training: Classes offered & levels availableCompetition Program: Number and types of competitions and conventions Safety: Dance studio and staff rulesValues: 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
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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!
Ben Bigler's start in dance Dancing in the 2024 Oscars with "I'm Just Ken" by Mandy MooreWhy start REINFORCE DANCE EXPERIENCEHow do you choose the teaching facultyCreating class combosWhat do you look for from dancers in the audition class at conventionsTips from Ben for the audition classAdvice for kids that want to become professional dancers Benefits for dancers who attend conventionsTop of the Topic: Top 3 "Pinch Me" moments of Ben Bigler's professional career
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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 LetterDo 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 seasonMaking your decision methodically and not just emotionallyAligning 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!
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What is an ambassador?Levels / Tiers within an ambassador programPotential benefits and perksCommitments and RequirementsDrawbacks Safety ConcernsTop of the Topic: Top 3 Ways to Find Ambassadorships
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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!
What were your initial feelings when you found out your daughters wanted to join the competition dance team?As a Dance Dad is the term “crazy dance mom” justified or deserved?Do you help out with your daughters stage hair and makeup?Have you come across any crazy dance dads?What are some ways dads can contribute to the dance team?What is your biggest WTF (eye roll) moment you have had in your dance dad experience thus far?What's the largest challenge you face as a dance dad, that us dance moms might not face?Most rewarding dance dad experience thus far?Share your “dad hacks” on how to survive the weekends.
QUESTIONS DISCUSSEDTop of the Topic: Items every dance dad needs to bring to competition weekends
Apolla Performance GIVEAWAY WINNER Announced!
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There is so much to be gained for your child on a dance team, being a teammate, working together. It’s these lessons that help them prepare for life as an adult and prompt us to give up our weekends and all our money to competitive dance team life. But there is also something to be gained from our dancers learning to "go it alone" at conventions, master classes & intensives without their teams. Today on the podcast, we want to talk about building emotional maturity in our dancers and preparing them for their futures through solo dance experiences.
Why attend dance conventions, masterclasses, or conventions without your team?When is it best to not attend these extra dance experiences?What extra dance events are there and what is best for my dancer?When can we fit these into our existing dance teams schedules? (timing)Personal stories of how going to dance classes has been for our children.Top of the Topic: Top 3 things your dancer gains from GOING IT ALONE Apolla GIVEAWAY - LEAVE A REVIEW
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Episode 23- Professional Dance: From Studio Dance to NFL Cheerleader with Taylor Mulloney
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Have you had to switch studios before?
When to leave a studio and how to choose the right studio for your competition dancer is a tricky and possibly sticky experience. We plan to discuss this on a future episode and we wanted to reach out to all of you about it. If you feel you have a story or insights that could be helpful to us and the community please reach out! Your story will help us better understand this topic from multiple points of view and could be shared anonymously on a future episode with your permission. Email us [email protected] or DM us on instagram @twodancemomspodcast -we hope to hear from you!
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We are now well into Dance Competition Season! In this episode we discuss and review the new products we are using so far this season and the trends we have noticed on the stage at dance competitions and conventions in 2024.
Amira's New Dream Duffel: New rack and her opinion on size small vs mediumCayse's Rowenta Steamer and all the ways she is using itTrending stage hair styles: Pony tail vs BunsAre Jazz shoes back? Less tricks and move movement quality and transitionsHeels & Character shoes within the teen divisionPolular lipstick colorsWest coast nationals moving out of CaliforniaTop of the topic: Top 3 trends in costumes
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Episode 24: Bag Ladies: Reviewing Every Bag a Dancer Mom Needs to stay organized at Competition
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In today’s special interview, we were fortunate enough to interview a dance mom with the experience and knowledge from having been a competitive dancer, professional dancer, competition team director, and who then formed a super successful company pulling from all her experiences. Please welcome Bri Zborowski, owner of Apolla Performance to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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The Muse BLOG, Apolla on YouTube, Bri Zborowski on Instagram
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Just when you think you’ve mastered what to expect for your dancer’s competitive team, in walks a whole other dance team option to add to your dance season calendar, school teams.
School dance teams can provide camaraderie and build friendships, school spirit and add a whole lot of unknowns to your dance parent world.
We are bringing in our friend, fellow dance team parent and dance mom extraordinaire, Kathleen, to answer some questions we have about this whole new world of school dance teams. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
Can kids dance both school and studio teams? What are the biggest differences between school dance team and studio competition team?How does a parent juggle both schedules?Where do you see burnout with dancers doing both in school and studio teams?What are the Pros and Cons of being on a school team?Advice for parents who's dancer is starting a school team for the first time. Top of the Topic: Top 3 reasons to join a school dance team
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Mini Bonus Episode! Amira has just now watched her first episode of Dance Moms! This casual and fun discussion follows directly after. The two discuss how things in competition dance have changed in 10 years, the shows depiction of studio and competitions life, and the generalized perception they had before becoming parents of competition dancers.
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