There are so many things a crazy dance mum can get frustrated about. Why is my kid in the back row? Why wasn’t my dancer chosen for that troupe, why is that girl getting her pointe shoes and mine isn’t, why is that child competing…
Month: November 2017
There are so many great dance books for pre-teens and teens – so many inspiring stores. Check out these wonderful, inspirational stories, guaranteed to inspire any young dancer with big dreams. Check out the stories of Debbie Allen, Michaela de Prince, Maddie Ziegler and Misty…
Dance kids have a tough life. They put themselves out there constantly…in competitions, exams, conventions, and even in the studio. Every step a dancer takes, every move a dancer makes they are critiqued, corrected, and often judged. The way they react to these corrections can…
Growth mindset and dance You may have heard the term growth mindset – but what does it mean for dance? The world of dance is nothing if not a roller coaster. You are up, you are down, you are in, you are out. You want…
If there is one thing dancers love, it is dance themed gifts! Luckily, Christmas is a great excuse to stock up on cool stuff for your dancers. The possibilities are endless from some big ticket items to stocking stuffers. Having a dancer in the house…
Sooner or later, in your career as a crazy dance mum, the topic of dance competitions will come up. Your dancer may be asked to join a competition team or may even be asked to compete as a soloist. There are two important points to…
