DOAD #23: A big week of competitions and auditions

Hello friends! Big week over here — we’ve got a competition AND an audition coming up, so we’ve got a lot on our minds! 🏆 Here’s what our dance consultant has been drilling into us as we prep:Stage entrances and exits matter more than you think:* 🎭 Judging starts the second any part of you is visible on that stage — so don’t just shuffle out there!* 💪 Walk on with confidence and intention — tall chest, proud head — like you came ready to melt some faces* 🚶 After your piece ends, don’t scramble off like you’re apologizing for what just happened — count to five, take a bow, then walk off like a pro* ⚖️ It’s all about balance — don’t look cocky, but don’t look sorry eitherWe’ve also got a big Zoom audition this week:* 🩰 My son is auditioning for a full-time ballet academy* 📅 We’ll find out in about 3-4 weeks if he made it (send good vibes!)* 💸 If he gets in, it means 3+ weeks of intensive summer training (did I mention dance is expensive? Check out this episode in case you forgot :-)Next episode I’m hoping to bring my son on to recap how both the competition and audition went — stay tuned! 🎙️👉 Visit dadofadancer.com and subscribe so you never miss an episode — new ones drop every Wednesday! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dadofadancer.com