06/08/2025
For the past 7 weeks, I’ve stepped into a new role — not just on stage as Lady Lucille in Once Upon A Mattress at , but in my own life.
Most of you know me as That Crazy Dance Mom — a title I used to flinch at when people threw it my way. But somewhere along the way, I decided if that's how people saw me, I was going to own it. And funny enough, in embracing it, we built something real — a community of dance parents who find laughter, support, and friendship through all the chaos.
But here’s the thing — as much as we pour into our kids, our jobs, and our titles, we can’t forget to fill our cups, too. These past few weeks reminded me of that. Yes, I’m proudly That Crazy Dance Mom. But lately? I’ve also been That Crazy Acting Mom. And it’s been everything.
Stepping out of my usual lane to do something just for me has been a gift — not just for myself but for my daughter, too. Because if we model anything for our kids, let it be this: Dance is life... but it’s not everything. The confidence, the resilience, the creativity ... the skills dance teaches us? They’re the same ones that help us shine in new spaces, too.
I’m so proud of what we created on that stage. I’m even more proud that I said yes to something that filled my heart.
So, to my TCDM community — what fills your cup outside of dance?
(And yes... I’ll be holding auditions soon for That Crazy "Maybe She Shouldn’t Sing in Public" Mom.)
