Dance convention packing list for dance moms! Don't forget shoes, outfit layers, hair supplies, snacks, hydration, and other essentials.

I’m not sending my dancer to convention expecting her to nail every combo, stand in the front, or leave with a scholarship. What I want is harder to measure—and honestly, a lot more useful.

Halloween is tomorrow — and you don’t need to stress or spend more money. Grab those old recital outfits and turn them into something magical! Here are fun, creative ways to repurpose dance costumes for Halloween and create new memories without spending a dime.