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Welcome to the Ultimate Dance Dad blog!

My Latest Posts

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  • Do You Even Hydrate, Bro?
    When it comes to hydrating, not all devices are created equally. At the very base level, you have a glass or cup of water. Some people are still hanging on…More
  • Our Moment
    This weekend, the dance dads were on their game. Packing cars, assembling props, picking up pizza, dragging whiny siblings around, hosting PS5 sessions, gettin that Starbucks…all the important stuff. On…More
  • Matching Shirts, Bro
    At dance comps, you see all the dancers and moms sporting matching shirts. It looks pretty cool. But, what about the dudes here to support their dancers? Well, I’m super…More
  • Audience Etiquette 101
    We’re in Davenport, IA for the first comp of the season. And, it seems some people need to be reminded of audience etiquette 101…sit down when performers are dancing!!!!! Everyone…More
  • End of Season Musings
    We have officially completed another season of competitive dance. And, I have some thoughts. 1. It’s amazing to watch the dancers grow more and more each year. Watching them learn…More
  • The Quick Change Stampede
    Quick Change: (noun) the frantic experience of changing your dancer’s costume at lightning speed so that said dancer is prepped for the next routine, which is way too close to…More
  • Tools of the Trade: Hair & Makeup Edition
    If you have a dancer in the house, you’ve probably had a slow drain or two or three. Unfortunately, long hair and makeup are the nemesis of drains the world…More
  • Comp Hair Pro Tip
    Ok, dad. You know that time in the morning when mom is working like crazy on the comp hair, while you drink coffee? Get up and get in the action!…More
  • …and we’re back, sort of
    This weekend was our first comp of the 2022 season. I say “was” because we’re not going. Unfortunately, our little dancer tested positive for Covid-19 the day before we were…More
  • Dance Dad Wheels
    Few years back, we bought the ultimate Dance vehicle … a minivan. A 2016 Chrysler Town & Country to be exact. I was in love. I grew up riding in…More

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