Episodes 24
Avg. Duration 17m
Activity Highly Active
Since Nov 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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A dad’s perspective on raising a teen dancer — and figuring out how to support him in spaces where males are often the minority.

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DOAD #24: A big week of competitions and auditions - part 2

Apr 22, 2026 18m

Hello friends! We're back — and this time I brought Atticus with me! 🙌 Last week I teased you about our big week of competitions and auditions, and oh BOY did we have a week. Let's get into it:The…

DOAD #23: A big week of competitions and auditions

Apr 15, 2026 14m

Hello friends! Big week over here — we’ve got a competition AND an audition coming up, so we’ve got a lot on our minds! 🏆 Here’s what our dance consultant has been drilling into us as we prep:Stage…

DOAD #22: Competition prep tips

Apr 08, 2026 15m

Hello friends! I’m back with some real talk on getting ready for competition season — and yes, it’s almost time! 🏆 Here’s what’s been on my radar as my teen dancer preps for our first competition of…

DOAD #21: Dancing in the Dominican

Apr 01, 2026 11m

Hey friends, we’re back from spring break in the Dominican, and our trip yielded a couple fun dance-related things:* We got to see a phenomenal dance+vocals ensemble that also had a unique stage…

DOAD #20: How to secure your dancer's social media accounts

Mar 25, 2026 13m

Hello friends, today we’re talking about some tips to better secure your dancer’s social media accounts. Since I run a cybersecurity consultancy, I spend most of my waking hours trying to help…

DOAD #19: Did you download that choreography from the Internet?

Mar 19, 2026 17m

Here’s something that will be super obvious to some people but was a mind-breaker for me when I learned it: you can download dance choreography from the Internet. Today I talk about the first time I…

DOAD #18: Dressing room debacles

Mar 12, 2026 23m

Hello dance friends. Male dancers can be an afterthought at competitions — specifically when it comes to dressing room accommodations. Today I share some frustrating real-life experiences my son and…

DOAD #17: Why Dance Studio Size and Expertise Matter

Mar 05, 2026 22m

This may seem obvious, but dance studio class size - and the expertise/education of their staff - matter! All these years at big studio dance, I figured everybody who worked for a studio had…

DOAD #16: Adventures at the National High School Dance Festival

Feb 26, 2026 15m

Hope you’re all having a great week! Today I sat down with Atti to hear about his experience at the National High School Dance Festival a few weeks ago. He got the opportunity to not only take a…

DOAD #15: NUVO interview with Atticus

Feb 19, 2026 13m

Hey friends! This week I sat down with Atticus to hear more about his NUVO experience, which I talked a little bit about in episode #14. I asked him:* What’s NUVO all about, and what parts of the…

DOAD #14: NUVO Nuggets

Feb 13, 2026 12m

Hey dance friends! This past weekend my son went to the NUVO convention as an independent, and had a wonderful time. Next week I’ll have him share some thoughts from a dancer’s perspective, but…

DOAD #13: Dance songs I never want to hear again - part 2

Feb 05, 2026 9m

Hello friends - back in episode #11 my son and I played a game called “Dance songs I never want to hear again,” where I obnoxiously sang/scat 10 songs in his direction. If he could identify the song…

DOAD #12: How competitive is too competitive?

Jan 29, 2026 20m

Competitive dance teams want to win and bring home a dump truck load of trophies - and there’s nothing inherently wrong with that. But are we (studios and parents) building character in our…

DOAD #11: 10 dance songs I never want to hear again

Jan 22, 2026 10m

Things are a bit heavy in the Twin Cities where we live, so we thought we’d do something a little more light and fun today! I challenge my son to name 10 dance songs I never want to hear again - by…

DOAD #10: "Let's Go Girls!" vs. "Let's Go Team!"

Jan 15, 2026 14m

In today’s episode we discuss something that may sound simple, but isn’t obvious to everyone: dance teams aren’t always comprised of 100% females. This is a public episode. If you would like to…

DOAD #9: How can all dancers shine in the social media spotlight?

Jan 08, 2026 16m

In this week’s episode, we talk about how many studios and dance organizations use social media to promote their business and their dancers. I understand why studios want to highlight their top…

CLI Conservatory winter intensive music video

Jan 02, 2026 2m

Back in episode 7 of our podcast, we talked about how my son recently completed the winter intensive at the CLI Conservatory in Massachusetts. In addition to getting a ton of dance experience, my…

DOAD #8: Is a dance consultant worth the money?

Dec 31, 2025 27m

This week we talk about a new partnership we started with a dance consultant - someone who works specifically with dancers my son’s age to take their dancing to the next level. The decision to…

DOAD #7: Highlights from the CLI Conservatory winter intensive

Dec 24, 2025 21m

This week’s episode is all about the awesome winter insensitive our son attended at the CLI Conservatory in Southampton, Massachusetts (you can read more about CLI and the origins of the…

DOAD #6: A new dance solo adventure

Dec 18, 2025 22m

In today’s episode, I’m excited to share a new adventure my son started in working with an independent dancer/choreographer. It has been a fun and collaborative project where we’ve had more input on…

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