Ingrid Silva, Grace Whitworth, Xin Ying and Allison­ DeBona have a pivotal shared experience: In the last five years, they’ve all become mothers, then returned to the studio and stage. And they all believe in the power of turning to fellow dance moms for support—and in the possibility of reshaping the dance world to make it easier for those who come after them.

Dance moms: Where would we be without them? We all know how much support and help they give us—in addition to loads of love. Here are 10 reasons real-life dance moms are undeniably the best. They’ll Drive You Everywhere Need a ride from school to the house…and then to the studio…and then back home? Mom’s […]

In our eyes, being a dancer is remarkable. Add motherhood to the mix, and you’re practically a superhero. We salute all the incredible women who have two of the hardest—and most rewarding—jobs around. Here are just a few of our favorite #ballerinamom moments. (And don’t say we didn’t warn you: Prepare for full-on cute overload.) […]

Casting is being done for an upcoming show, and your mom just won’t let up. She’s in the waiting room every second you’re in the studio, and you’ve seen her pull the director aside at least twice. She has an opinion on every dancer in your class, including you. And the weight of it all […]