Does your dancer know these 5 habits of successful competition dancers? As crazy dance mommas, we do everything we possibly can to make sure our dancers are prepared for competition day. Take them to practice, organize hair, make-up, costume, pack snacks, pack more snacks, we…
3 common side-stage mistakes and how to avoid them Did you know that the final moments before a dancer sets foot on stage can make or break their performance? Hours of work in the studio can be undone, just in that few moments before a…
(and what you can do to help them do better next time.) 1. What happened Just like dancers, we parents have a huge amount invested in dance competitions. They are expensive and they take a huge commitment. Just to get them there involves a complicated…
Dance Mom Disaster! How to remove E6000 from a costume. We all know that E6000 is the BEST when it comes to stoning costumes. BUT…carefully dabbing all that E6000 here there and everywhere can so easily end in dance mom disaster. We’ve all been there…
Dancing with a growth mindset – how to set goals So what does dancing with a growth mindset actually mean I hear you ask? Well, let me explain. Are you looking for the secret weapon that will help your dancer unlock the key to their…
Private solo lessons – how to get the most out of them. So you’ve finally been asked to represent your studio doing a solo, or maybe you are a seasoned soloist wondering how to get the edge over your competitors. Private solo lessons have the…
Growth mindset for dancers – resource kit Since I started implementing growth mindset research into my teaching, the change in my dancers has been phenomenal. It is a total game-changer. The growth mindset for dancers resource kit helps your dancers to let go of their…
5 tips to fast track dancer success – you won’t believe the results! What you can do right now to help your dancer succeed. We all want to give our dancers the best chance of success right? We truly want to help our dancers succeed.…
What’s wrong with talking about dance and natural talent? Dance and natural talent! The two words are practically synonymous. But what if the natural talent excuse is actually holding your dancer back? I was thinking about this when I was on the treadmill today. Running…
How to help your dancer practice at home Helping your dancer practice at home is an important part of a crazy dance mum’s job. I know people say, I don’t have to do a thing, she just practices by herself, I never have to push…