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I am so sorry to announce that this will be my last episode for a while. Wife has just been so busy for me that I just can't give the time and attention that I would like to. This isn't goodbye forever but this will be my last episode for a while, so please make sure to take this time to go and listen to any pastepisodes you may have missed before they are gone.Send us a textA dance podcast all about everything dance. Dancers,parents, studio owners, judges all weigh in on their opinions of the dance world.

Yes, I am alive and have been MIA for a month I know. Dance competition and dance picture season have stopped me in my tracks. This is a quick 5 minute podcast telling you what I have noticed this competition season.Send us a textA dance podcast all about everything dance. Dancers,parents, studio owners, judges all weigh in on their opinions of the dance world.

Melanie has been out on the road judging, in her travels she has noticed many things that need to be addressed. Even as a parent, I have seen some questionable things this year regarding costuming, music and choreography. Listen as we share our opinions on how this affects our littles.Send us a textA dance podcast all about everything dance. Dancers,parents, studio owners, judges all weigh in on their opinions of the dance world.

Crew is Dani's son. He is a competitive dancer with aspirations of being on Broadway. Crew was one of the first guests on the show, and he shared some of his dreams on that show. Well, some of those dreams are coming true so He is giving us a little update.Send us a textA dance podcast all about everything dance. Dancers,parents, studio owners, judges all weigh in on their opinions of the dance world.

Melanie has been traveling to the East coast where she has started her Competition judging for the 2025 season. She is going to tell us a little bit about what she is seeing so far and her take away of how it is going, as well as things to remember as you start your competition journey this year. Thanks to feedspot for naming us #2 in the top 10 best mom dance podcasts https://podcast.feedspot.com/dance_mom_podcasts/Send us a textA dance podcast all about everything dance. Dancers,parents, studio owners, judges all weigh in on their opinions of the dance world.

I want to do a segment once a month or at least once every other month where I talk with dancers all around the globe about their experiences with Dance. On this episode, I have Hailey Bushman and Brighton Herring on to talk about what they love about dance and what they dont.Send us a textA dance podcast all about everything dance. Dancers,parents, studio owners, judges all weigh in on their opinions of the dance world.

A while back we had studio owner Kelly Nelms on the podcast talking about women who do it all, well now we have exciting news about her daughter LOLA Nelms. Tune in to see how Lola at only age 11 is making her dreams come true.Send us a textA dance podcast all about everything dance. Dancers,parents, studio owners, judges all weigh in on their opinions of the dance world.

Happy New Year! Dani has been a little ill and Melanie is taking the reins for our first episode of 2025. We are excited about a wonderful sponsor of today's episode Leotard Boutique. http://www.leotardboutique.com/ A U.S.A company with quality standards that can't be beat.Listen to this podcast to get 20% off your first order.In this special episode, Melanie talks about how important it is to be prepared and take care of yourself physically and mentally. She shares her own experience with an injury that occurred and how she overcame it.Send us a textA dance podcast all about everything dance. Dancers,parents, studio owners, judges all weigh in on their opinions of the dance world.

Welcome to our Judges 2.0 episode. Last season, one of our most popular podcasts featured Melanie discussing what judges expect from competitors. This week, we're joined by three outstanding nationwide judges who will share their insights for the 2024-25 season. With us is Melanie Durham, a former studio owner, studio mentor, national adjudicator, and frequent co-host. Dan Peress, a competition dance instructor, event and marketing director, as well as a national judge. And last but not least, Megan Jenkins, a former ballet dancer, co-owner of Define Dance Space in Southern California, and a dance judge with over 20 years of experience.Send us a textA dance podcast all about everything dance. Dancers,parents, studio owners, judges all weigh in on their opinions of the dance world.

so excited to have three major national conventions chatting with me about their new Utah locations. We have Star Power, Encore and Platinum talking all about how these conventions can help you as a studio owner or dancer.Send us a textA dance podcast all about everything dance. Dancers,parents, studio owners, judges all weigh in on their opinions of the dance world.