There are rules in the dressing room. Some are written. Most are absolutely NOT. 😂

We're talking dressing room etiquette, the unspoken rules, the things that drive dance moms insane, and the difference between being helpful and being THAT mom. Because at competition, we're all in this together... but that doesn't mean you can dump your entire life on our table.

Grab your garment bags, hide your hairspray, and like a good neighbor, pick up your s***!

You thought this episode was going to be about juggling dance and a busy schedule.

Cute. ADORABLE. You were wrong. 😂

We're talking about what it's REALLY like when competition dance takes over your family's calendar - and suddenly there's no time for school activities, family plans, errands, or basically... life. How do you fit everything in when dance already requires approximately 947 hours of your week?

And then things take a turn.

Because somewhere between discussing the impossible schedule, we somehow end up talking about vacuums.

Yes, you read that right. Vacuums.

How did we get there? Honestly, we have no idea.

This episode is part dance-mom survival guide, part (or most) therapy, part complete train wreck - and we wouldn't want it any other way.

Press play. You might learn something about balancing dance and life.

Or you might learn way more than you ever wanted to know about vacuums.

Either way... you've been warned.

Dance scholarships sound amazing... but how do you actually get one, what do they mean, and are they really as glamorous as they seem?

In this episode of Pointe Taken, we're breaking down the world of scholarships - from conventions to the opportunities dancers can earn along the way. We're talking about what the judges look for, how dancers can stand out, the pressure that comes with each audition, and the quesitons every dance mom probably has but may be too afraid to ask.

Because let's be honest... when they call out the scholarship winners, we ALL want to know why.

So grab your favorite beverage (and maybe a little bit of patience) because we're talking scholarships, competition, expectations, and all the things nobody tells you.

Let's get to the pointe.

How much does competitive dance REALLY cost??

Spoiler alert: it's A LOT more than tuition.

In this episode of Pointe Taken, we're breaking down the real price of being a competition dance family - from tuition and costumes to competition fees, solos, shoes, travel, and all those "little" expenses that somehow add up FAST.

We're talking numbers, sharing our own experiences, and getting completely honest about what it actually takes to keep a competitive dance on the floor.

Because when your kid says, "Mom, I want to compete," nobody hands you the spreadsheet.

Grab a drink, check your bank account, and let's talk Dance Mom Math.

Four dance moms. Zero filters. And approximately a million opinions.

In our very first episode, we're introducing the moms behind Pointe Taken and talking about how we got here, what it's really like living the competition dance life, and why we decided it was finally time to say the things dance moms usually only whisper in the parking lot.

From rehearsals and competitions to friendships, rivalries, dance-world drama, and the moments that make you laugh, cry, and question every life decision that led you to rhinestoning a costume at midnight- we're talking about ALL of it.

No scriptws. No sugarcoating. No pretending we have it all together.

Just four dance moms, a whole lot of opinions, and plenty of stories from behind the curtain.

Welcome to Pointe Taken. Let the show begin.