Throwback! - S3 EP 96 – How to NOT be a Stage Mom! episode artwork

EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 1H 34M

Throwback! - S3 EP 96 – How to NOT be a Stage Mom!

from Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast · host Impact Dance Adjudicators

Send us Fan MailGuests - Summer Aiello & Shannon ThomasHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorOur 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 ownerLearning what is acceptable dance parent behaviorHow to stay involved without pushing limitsHelp support our podcast! Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription today! Your membership includes:Monthly Q&A episodes released to members onlyPriority to have your questions answered each month on the live Q&A.Ad-free listening for all of Seasons 4 through 7. No sponsored ads!20% off all IDA MerchandiseExclusive bonus content released throughout the yearDiscounted IDA Online CritiqueGroup Zoom check-ins 3x per season with Courtney Ortiz!Your support helps us produce future episodes of Making The Impact for years to come!Making The Impact's Platinum Premium - Sign up now for only $5/month!Follow your Hosts & Guests!Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortizLesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.danceSummer @SummerbelliesShannon @legacydance386This episode is sponsored by:Check out our service: IDA Online Judge's CritiquesSend us a video of your dance and an IDA Judge will critique your routine! You can request a genre-specific specialty judge or add on 10 minutes of additional feedback. 24 hour rush delivery available! Submit your video now! Join our FREE Facebook Group and connect with us! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.comSupport the show

Send us Fan Mail 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 air...

NOW PLAYING

Throwback! - S3 EP 96 – How to NOT be a Stage Mom!

0:00 1:34:46

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast?

This episode is 1 hour and 34 minutes long.

When was this Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on May 21, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Send us Fan MailGuests - Summer Aiello & Shannon ThomasHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorOur final throwback episode is one for the dance moms out there! Being a dance parent requires learning a lot of new information, from theatre...

Can I download this Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!