As dance parents, we are willing to do just about whatever it takes to help our dancer achieve their goals right? Problem is, many times we are limited in what we actually know about dancing, so it can make it hard to feel like we…
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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…
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…
As a Crazy Dance Momma, there are a few must-haves, that you absolutely, on no account, should attend to attend any dance-related event without. I’m talking absolute basics here, before we even get into dance-specific items, that’s a whole other list. Headache tablets – I’m…
Dance competitions can be a roller coaster. You are up, you are down, you are in, you are out. What’s a Crazy Dance Momma to do? Try to keep it all in perspective. A little quote never hurts either.