Dear Dance Mom...

Kelly, Holly, Melissa, and Jill are here to give you that warm fuzzy feeling of nostalgia! Who needs a fairy godmother when you have a "Dance Mom" (or four)? Listen each week as we answer your questions, give advice, and add a little sparkle to your day!<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Dance Mom Cocktails

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: If the moms had to come up with a cocktail to match their personas, what would they come up with? More importantly which mom is just busting out the wine and which one is avoiding alcohol altogether? Plus: Which moms are the most similar to one another, and which ones are just polar opposites? Their conclusions even manage to surprise themselves, so tune-in to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-15
57:55

Becky Home-Ecky Please Stand Up

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: What kind of gifts do you give your close friends? How do you even go about figuring out what's the best gift to give in the first place? For some of these moms there's nothing like a home-made gift courtesy of the Real Becky Home-Ecky! Who doesn't love something made with love after all? Plus: Now that Halloween has passed and we can finally clear the way for Thanksgiving and Christmas! So in the spirit of the seasons, what are some of the mom's favorite holiday traditions?Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-08
44:56

Whats the Deal with Cheese Mats?

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: Why was it called a Cheese Mat? When you look up cheese mats online they look very different than what the ALDC had, so what even were those other than glorified chairs? And would you believe they never even got cleaned!? Yuck! Plus: Copyright kept the girls from dancing to "real" music on the show, but what did the moms think were the best songs they ended up using instead?Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-01
01:05:15

Halloween Costumes

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: With Halloween just around the corner it's the perfect time to take a look back at some of the mom's past festivities. What are some of the most memorable costumes they got for their kids? Did the moms prefer store bought or homemade costumes? Did they even have time to homemake them!? Plus: If the moms had to pick which Golden Girl they were, which one would be Rose and which one wishes they were a Blanche? Tune-in to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-25
01:11:01

More Dance Moms Behind the Scenes

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: A lot of you have been asking for some more behind the scenes stories from the show, and there's plenty still to cover! Were there any perks that came with being on the show? What was the food situation like? And who really had power on set, the producers or Abby? Plus: If the moms could do Dance Moms again, would they?Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-18
48:36

A Mom's Guide to Decision Making

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: How do you know you're making the right choices in life when you have so many options in front of you? How do you cope with the stress of it all and become confident in your decision making? Well these moms know a thing or two about how to best deal with these kind of issues, they even started taking each others advice on the matter! Plus: What are some of the mom's favorite memories of making Dance Moms?Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-11
58:51

Alternate Reality

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: If the moms could be on any other reality TV show, which one would they pick? Which mom would end up a Housewife and which mom just wants her spotlight on Dancing with the Stars? Tune-in to find out! Plus: What were the mom's favorite TV shows as a kid.Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-04
46:39

Dance Moms What If...?

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: Do you ever wonder what would have happened to the moms if Dance Moms hadn't been a hit? Where would they be today? What would they be doing with their lives and what would their daughters be up to? Join the moms as they trace back their steps and map out their potential alternative life paths. Plus: If the moms knew what they did now, would they still have participated in Dance Moms?Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-27
01:06:31

Wedding Registry Essentials

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: One of our lovely co-hosts is getting married and wants the low down on what the best items to put on her wedding registry are. These ladies can tell you there are some gifts that just keep on giving no matter how long it's been since the wedding, and some gifts that you'll never use once in your entire life. You'd be surprised what gifts have stood the test of time! Plus: What phobias do the moms have?Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-20
57:29

Learning from Each Other

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: The moms have known each other for so many years, so what have been the lessons they've learned from one another in that time? When you know someone long enough their habits are bound to rub off on you, fortunately for these ladies that meant learning everything from patience to resilience. Could you ask for better friends? Plus: If the moms could go back in time and pick a different sport for their kids to learn, which one would they pick?Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-13
01:06:22

Going for Gold

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: The Olympics recently came to a close so the moms are taking a look back on the event. Holly even got to attend in person! So what was her favorite Summer Olympic event? What were all the moms favorites for that matter? Plus: What were the mom's favorite dance styles that their girls used to perform?Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-06
52:28

Coffee Lovers

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: What are the mom's go-to coffee orders? Whose go to is Starbucks, which ones are Dunkin fans and who is at home brewing their coffee up proper? Which is better, iced or hot? Everyone is particular about how they take their coffee and these ladies are no exception. Plus: Have any of the moms experienced a mid-life crisis and taken up hobbies to cope? Tune-in to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-30
46:04

Holiday Decorating

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: What's the best holiday to decorate for? Obviously Christmas is the big one, but some people really do love to go all out for Halloween. Christmas can also be SO much work, and it's led at least one mom to have a preference for an easier to prep for celebration. Plus: If the moms had to compete in the Olympics, which sport do they think they could best compete in? Tune-in to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-23
55:52

Revisiting ALDC Programs

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: The moms look back on some of their old ALDC Dance Program Books. Do you know how much a page of one of those cost to feature just one kid? Quite a lot! You got charged per page and then some, which if you had two kids featured meant you had to double that as well! But the memories those books bring will last forever, and the moms are eager to share those memories with you. Plus: What advice do the moms have for being single in your 20's?Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-16
49:11

Together Again

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: The moms are under the same roof once more, and there is nothing they'd rather do together more than to answer all of your questions! It's a trip down memory lane as the moms get into the nitty gritty of both their Dance Moms hairstyles and fashion choices. Everyone thinks Jill always used a Bumpit for her signature poof, but she's here to set the record straight once and for all of how to achieve that classic look! You may joke about the mom's fashion, but these ladies were style icons and have plenty to share about how and why they picked the fits they did, you won't want to miss it.Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-09
41:56

Like Mother, Like Child

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: Which of the mom's children are most like their parents? Does one child act more like them then the others, or did the personality traits get spread out evenly amongst all the siblings? It's always fun to see your kids grow up into the people they'll become, but it's also fun to see which of your good (and bad) habits they take from you. Plus: What fashion trends are the moms hip to that others may not be into? Tune-in to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-02
41:44

Music for the Masses

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: Many of the girls explored music careers during their time at the ALDC. Was that always a goal for themselves, or was it something the producers pushed for? Well it's time to face the music and get to the bottom of how these music projects got made. Plus: If you're a Dance Moms fan you've 100% seen a TikTok edit or two of the show, they're inescapable! What are the moms thoughts on these edits? Tune-in to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-26
54:47

ALDC Origins

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: How did Jill meet Abby? She's mentioned before that Abby had reached out to her about joining the ALDC, but how did she find her in the first place? Jill has plenty to tell about her first meeting with Abby, but she's not the only mom with an ALDC origin story to share! Plus: What are the mom's favorite genre of music?Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-19
01:04:56

Designer Handbags

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: What are the mom's opinions on designer handbags? I mean who doesn't love a good handbag!? You all know the moms love those Target-level deals when it comes clothing, but would they make an exception for a Prada? Plus: What degrees would the moms get if they went back to college now? Well at least two of these ladies are all in on Forensic Science, so they better love studying!Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-12
53:57

Fan-casting Ourselves

On this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: If they ever made a biopic about Dance Moms, who would the moms want to play them? Well if you don't count their own daughters, would you be shocked to hear that most of the moms would cast the exact same actress? Can you guess who that might be? Well you better tune-in to find out! Plus: Do the moms have any regrets over being on the show? How would their lives be different if they'd never signed up for Dance Moms, and would they be any better off?Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-05
01:08:51

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