Dad of a Dancer
Brian Johnson
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DOAD #24: A big week of competitions and auditions - part 2
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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!"
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?
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
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?
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
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
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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