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Are you the parent of a competition dancer or maybe a competitive dancer yourself? Do you often feel overwhelmed or curious about all the components of these competition dance weekends and all it takes to be a dance parent? We’re here to guide you, commiserate with you, laugh with you about all the highs lows, challenges and successes of the dance comp season. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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Scores: Should Your Child See Them? The Perks & Pitfalls
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Bonus Episode: Rapid Fire Q&A
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Underwear & Modesty: Best Options for Dance Costumes
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Gift Ideas: Save Money with Practical & Fun Gifts for Dancers
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Dance Competition Schedules: Q&A with Chris Suchan
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Top Ten Changes Dance Parents Would Make at Competitions
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Moving Levels: From Beginner to Intermediate & then Advanced, with Tara Iacobucci
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Horror Stories: Dance Parent Nightmares
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Balance: Managing Dance schedules, Family, and Daily Life
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Thoughts From a Competition Judge with Chris Rutledge
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Studio Culture: A Parents Role in Creating a Positive Environment
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Top Ten Deductions! With Competition Judge, Chris Rutledge
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Injury, Our Story: Coping with Injury & Missing Nationals
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Mom, You Are Doing Too Much!
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Convention Scholarships & Awards with Jadell Lee
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Staying On Track: Maintaining Focus to Achieve Progress (Bonus Episode)
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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Goals: Setting Up For Growth
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Season 4 Teaser!
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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Summer Updates: Training, Life, & More
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Vegas: Traveling for Dance Competitions (Summer Bonus Episode)
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Best & Worst: Summer Bonus Episode!
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Trends! 2024-2025 Competition Dance Season Trends
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May 28, 2025 |
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My Dancer Wants to Quit!
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May 23, 2025 |
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Blake J Stanley: Supplemental Training to Advance Your Dancer
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May 21, 2025 |
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Nationals! Finishing The Season With A Bang
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May 14, 2025 |
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Is My Dancer Too Young? Listener Episode
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May 09, 2025 |
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Mothers Day Special! Interview with Dance Mom and Dream Duffels Elyssa Danahey
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May 07, 2025 |
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Boy Dancers: Raising Male Dancers & Creating Inclusive Studios With Crystal Zibalese
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Pre & Post Performance Routines: With Dr. Chelsea Pierotti
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Convention Kids vs. Comp Kids: Why Some Excel More at Conventions & How To Help!
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Resisting Rivalry: Competing Against Your Own Team with Melissa McDaniel
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Recital Ready: Preparing For Your Dancers Big Day
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Acro: Does My Dancer Need It?
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Family Friendly & Age Appropriate: Who Decides What is Allowed on the Competition Stage?
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Multiple Dance Teams: Balancing School, Studio, and Cheer
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Dance Mama Drama: Stories & Conversations Around Dance Mom Behavior
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Siblings at Competition: Listener Feedback Bonus Episode
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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Competition Hangover! Managing Monday & Processing Bad Weekends
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Bringing Family to Competitions: Managing Expectations and Helpful Tips
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Anxiety: Discussing Child Anxiety and Stage Fright with Dr. Elissa Hamlat
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Comp Season Packing List: Don't Forget a Thing!
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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Tanning: DIY Spray Tans & Mousse Foam for Dancers (Bonus Episode!)
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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Makeup Application For Dancers: Dos and Don'ts with Makeup Artist Sara Rhoads
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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No Cooking Comp Meals: Pack Your Cooler Like a Pro!
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Online Solo Critiques: When & Why to Buy Additional Judges Feedback
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Mindset: The Power of a Positive Mindset for Dancers With Sports Psychology Consultant Chloé Maleski
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Best of 2024: Part 1
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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Thinking Outside The Bag: Storage and Organization for Competition Dancers
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Holiday Bonus Episode With Dancer Gift Guide
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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Multiple Solos: Benefits and Tips for Competition Dancers with Chris Suchan
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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One Solo: When Less is More, A Discussion with Bri Zborowski
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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Careers in Dance: With Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor of Making the Impact Podcast
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Safety On Social Media: Protecting Your Dancer, Interview with Joe Marks
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Listener Episode: Managing Meltdowns at Competitions
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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Social Media and Dance: Interview with Platinum Executive Creative Director Liz Borom
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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Competition Directors: With Platinum Dance Comps Chris Suchan and Liz Borom
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Q & A : Bonus Episode
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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Dance Mom Horror Stories
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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The Pressure to "Keep Up" with the Dance Joneses
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Dr. Chelsea Pierotti: Improving Emotional Connection in Dance
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Listener Episode: Rhinestone Techniques for Costumes
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Oct 11, 2024 |
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Gossip Girls: Managing Your Mouth and Handling What You Overhear
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Favoritism & Jealousy: Dealing with Dancers, Teachers, & Parents, with Guest Melissa McDaniel
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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Listener Episode: Dance Class Etiquette & Earning Your Spot in The Front Row
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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Understudies: The Physical and Emotional Responsibilities
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Jason Pickett: A Breakdown on Scoring, Judging, and Awards at Competitions
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Listener Episode: Not Making The Team and Dealing with Disappointment
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Sep 13, 2024 |
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Pre Season Checklist: Getting and Doing What You Need NOW!
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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Dance Parent Responsibilities: What is Expected of You at the Studio and Competitions
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Season 3 Preview!
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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Nationals: Catching Up With Amira & Cayse
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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Life After Dance Team: Advice From Graduated Seniors
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May 29, 2024 |
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Directors Perspective on Parent to Studio Communication Pt. 2: Interview with Melissa McDaniel of TP Dance Creations
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May 24, 2024 |
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Parent to Studio Communication Pt.1: Best Practices for Discussions & Feedback (Parent Perspective)
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May 22, 2024 |
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Choosing a Studio: What to Consider
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May 15, 2024 |
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Ben Bigler of Reinforce Dance Experience: Dancer, Convention Director, & Choreographer
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May 08, 2024 |
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Switching Teams / Leaving Studios: Insights with Bri Zborowski
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May 01, 2024 |
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Ambassadors: Dancewear & Photography
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Dance Dads! A Special Live Interview from Competition with Blake, Fred, & Joel
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Going It Alone: Building Confidence and Maturity in Your Dancer
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Switching Studios - Share Your Story!
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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What's New & Trending: 2024 Dance Competition Season
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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From Dancer, to Dance Mom, to Dance Boss Lady: Interview with Apolla CEO, Bri Zborowski
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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School Dance Teams: Competition Dance at School (Interview with Kathleen)
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Dance Moms: Amira's First Episode and Perceptions of Competition Dance
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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Makeup Dupes: Ways to Save and Where to Splurge for Stage Makeup and More!
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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Parent Self-Care: Recharge Yourself to Best Care for Your Dancer
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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Hey It's Pickett! Interview with Dance Educator, Adjudicator, & Instagram Personality Jason Pickett
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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Safety at Dance Competitions: A Discussion on Protecting Your Child, Interview with Joe Marks
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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All About Food: Mastering Meal Prep for Dance Competition Weekends
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Free Gift Revealed & Conversation with our Two Dancers
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Feb 09, 2024 |
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Making the Most of Your Car Rides to Competition
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Packing For A Single Day Event: The Struggle with Over & Under Packing
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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Optional Competitions & Conventions: Going Without the Team (With Dream Duffel's Weekender Bag Review)
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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Dance Comp 101: A Parents Guide to Call Times, Levels, Divisions, Awards, and More!
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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Countdown To Competition: 1-2 Days Before Competition (Planning 2.0 Series)
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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Giveaway: How to Enter and Win!
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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Maximize Your Time: Planning and Prepping 1-2 Weeks Out From Dance Competition (Planning 2.0 Series)
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Announcement! 2024 Updates for Two Dance Moms Podcast
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Jan 05, 2024 |
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Working Through Dance Team Drama: Q&A with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Elissa Hamlat
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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The Best Of 2023: Part 2
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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Parent Etiquette: Navigating Manners and Behavior in the Dance Competition World
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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Dancer Etiquette: Managing Manners, Etiquette, and Bad Behavior
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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Fundraising: Offset Costs for Your Dance Season
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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Winter Break: Balancing Family, Rest, & Training
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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The Best Of 2023: Part 1
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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Holidays: Team Parties, Winter Performances, Bonding, Gifts, & More!
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Bag Ladies: Reviewing Every Bag a Dance Mom Needs to Stay Organized at Competition
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Professional Dance: From Studio Dancer to NFL Cheerleader with Taylor Mulloney
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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Halloween Special: Dance Mom Nightmares & Spooky Stories
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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Conflict Resolution: Dealing with Difficult Situations, Featuring Dr. Elissa Hamlat
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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Injuries: Physically and Mentally Parenting Your Dancer Through Injuries
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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Accessories & Tools: What to Buy and What to Avoid
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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Solos: The Who, What, Where, When, and Why Behind Solos!
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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Dance Binder: Tips to Organize, Sort, and Store All Your Dance Details
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Planning 2.0 - What to Buy, Book, & Plan Leading into Competition Season
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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Budget: Spend Your Money with Intention
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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Two Dance Mom's Podcast Season 2!
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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Revisiting Season 1: Updates & Answered Questions
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Jul 19, 2023 |
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Auditioning for Team: Moving from Recreation Classes to Team & Tips for Audition Day
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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Planning Your Off Season: Deciding Between Rest, Intensives, Cross-training, Private Lessons & More!
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May 24, 2023 |
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Smells Like Team Spirit! Making the Most of Spirit Week & Team Bonding
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May 17, 2023 |
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Dance Parenting Through Ages & Stages, Part 2: Perks & Challenges of Teens & Seniors
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May 10, 2023 |
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Dance Parenting Through Ages & Stages, Part 1: Perks & Challenges of Minis & Juniors
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May 03, 2023 |
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Family Values: Aligning the Competition Dance World and Your Families Values
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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Conventions: Thriving in Auditions & Classes while also Competing.
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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Q&A : Awkward Topics All Dance Parents Deal With
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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Winning & Losing: Parenting Through the Emotional Highs & Lows of Competition
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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Hair, Makeup, & Skincare: Tips and Products for Application and Skincare Recovery.
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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Costumes: Catalog, Custom, & How to Care for Them All!
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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Hotel Hacks: Savings and Tips for Staying at Hotels During a Dance Competition.
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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Preparing For Dance Competitions: Best Practices to Get You & Your Dancer Ready
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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Mar 08, 2023 |