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Recital week is one of those times that feels exciting, emotional, and completely overwhelming all at once. Between costumes, shoes, hair requirements, call times, and everything else life already has going on, it’s easy to feel like you’re constantly worried about forgetting something. After a few recital seasons, I realized I needed a simple system to keep everything in one place. Not something complicated — just a clear, realistic checklist that actually works for busy dan

We’ve officially reached the end of recital week, and now we get a much-needed break until January. After that, it’s full steam ahead as we prepare for competition season, nationals, and spring recital. This was our first year in a while juggling two classes, and she handled it like an absolute pro. Honestly, I think I was more nervous than she was — which, if I’m being honest, is pretty typical of a dance mom. She continues to make incredible strides as a dancer, and she nev