That Crazy Dance Mom

05/26/2025

Today, we pause the rhinestones, rehearsals, and dance mom chaos to remember the reason for this holiday.

Memorial Day is more than a day off—it's a moment to honor the brave men and women who gave everything so we could live freely (and yes, even yell about bobby pins and lost tights without fear).

Thank you to the heroes we've lost—and to the families who carry their memory forward every day.

Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day. Be safe, be grateful, and hug your people a little tighter today.

05/22/2025

That Crazy Dance Mom, for at least this week, is That Crazy Theatre Mom!

I haven't posted a lot of content lately because we're in the thick of tech week at in Marysville ramping up for opening night Friday, May 23rd! I feel so blessed to get to fill my musical theatre cup playing Lady Lucielle in Once Upon A Mattress 🥰

More Crazy, Relatable Dance Mom Content will return soon - until then .... enjoy some shots of my week and a flashback to last weekends Ultra Dance Competition where my dancer and her incredible teammates had their last regionals of the season!

What would you like to see more of?
Recital Prep or Nationals Lead-Up Funny Reels?

Have a wonderful week, friends!

05/20/2025

I am also genuinely curious of your answers........

❓Now that REGIONALS are pretty much wrapped up, what was the weirdest, most unusual, most surprising, or strangest thing you saw at a competition this season? Drop it in the comments below on this TWO CENTS TUESDAY!

05/18/2025

Dance mom hangover is real......

Just leave me here to d!e, children............

05/17/2025

Being a Crazy Dance Mom, is being Crazy for EVERYONE!

We may have woken up our hotel neighbors screaming at the livestream watching our little Ruby slay the stage and EARN the first power performance of the day.

WAY TO GO, ROCKIN RUBY!!!!!

The Dance Project NW

02/23/2025

🗣 Question of the Week!

One of the reasons I wanted to focus on this account was to build a space where we can share knowledge, experiences, and, of course, laugh at the over-the-top ridiculous reels and memes (because those will always be first 🤣).

BUT, with so many “first comp of the season” messages coming in, I have to ask … What are your MUST-PACK essentials for your dancer’s competition bag?

Here are some of mine:
✨ Bobby pins – You can never have enough. Ever.
✨ Spare competition earrings – Even if your dancer doesn’t lose them, someone else will, and you’ll be a hero!
✨ Portable light-up mirror – Because good lighting backstage is a luxury. I grabbed our personal sized one for $20 at Costco!
✨ Mini fan – A lifesaver after a fast-paced jazz or hip-hop routine. Link in my Amazon Store if you need one.
✨ Double-sided tape & safety pins – Costume mishaps? Not today.

Drop your must-haves in the comments! Let’s make sure no one forgets anything this season! 👇🎒💃

02/22/2025

So soooo proud of Zivia! This is my dancer's bestie 😉 she is slaying this solo and we can't wait to see her grow it throughout the season!

02/21/2025

🎉 5,000 FOLLOWERS GIVEAWAY! 🎉

Wow! We hit 5K followers, and I couldn't have done it without YOU! To celebrate, I'm giving ONE lucky winner a $50 E-Gift Card to their dancer-approved choice of:
☕ Starbucks
💄 Sephora or Ulta
🏀 Dick's Sporting Goods
🛒 Walmart or Target
💳 OR a Visa E-Gift Card!

HOW TO ENTER:
✅ Follow on Instagram
✅ Like this post
✅ Comment which gift card you’d choose if you win!
✅ Tag a friend in the comments (each tag = an extra entry!)

BONUS ENTRIES (each one gets you an extra chance to win!):
✨ Share this post to your stories & TAG me ()! (Must be public so I can see it)
✨ Follow & Like me on Facebook ()
✨ Follow & Like me on TikTok ()
✨ Share your favorite Reel in your stories (Tag me & set it to public!)

📅 Giveaway ends: Sunday, March 2nd at 9:59 PM PST
🏆 Winner announced: Monday, March 3rd (after verification)

IMPORTANT RULES:
⚠️ You MUST be following me to win (I will check!)
⚠️ Open to U.S. residents only (E-Gift Card can only be redeemed in person in U.S. stores)
⚠️ Winner will be contacted & announced once verified
⚠️ This giveaway is NOT affiliated with Instagram, Facebook, META, or any of their partners

💌 Questions? Email me at [email protected]

Good luck, and THANK YOU for being part of this amazing dance mom journey! 💃💕

02/20/2025

Wow!!
I woke up this morning to see on Instagram there are over 4,900 followers now. Thank you!

If I hit 5,000, I'll Celebrate with a giveaway! No, not 5 thousand dollars 😂 I'm a dance mom, so that means I'm broke! But how about a $50.00 e-gift card?! It'll be emailed to the winner directly, and you can pick from Dance Mom Favorites: Starbucks, Target, Ulta, or even just a straight-up Visa GC!

When I hit 5K followers I'll make it official with details.

Good luck, everyone!

02/19/2025

Happy 14th Birthday to my incredible, beautiful, caring, talented, loving dancer.

You are kind to all.
You put your heart into everything you do.
You make people feel seen and heard.
You are a natural leader that models the way.

You inspire me, your father, and many others.

Welcome to the final stretch of your childhood. Remember to pause and enjoy all the moments. Cherish the feelings that your friends invoke. Relish in the moments that you create, for better or worse. Never lose your spark and passion. I have no doubt you'll be a dancing marine biologist living on a sandy beach, teaching and choregraphing all the visions you've created over the years.

We love you ❤️❤️