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Guests - Summer Aiello & Shannon Thomas

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor


Our final throwback episode is one for the dance moms out there! Being a dance parent requires learning a lot of new information, from theatre etiquette to competition structures. But one thing that’s not covered in any studio handbook is how not to be a stage mom. Join studio owner Shannon Thomas and veteran dance mom Summer Aiello for this informative chat! This episode originally aired on March 24, 2022. 



Topics Include:

  • Understanding boundaries between your dancer and your studio owner
  • Learning what is acceptable dance parent behavior
  • How to stay involved without pushing limits


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