There are dance bags. And then there are competition dance bags. Those are two very different things. If your child takes one recreational class a week, she probably doesn't need a mobile command center strapped to her shoulder. Competition dance? That's another story. We're talking multiple styles of dance, multiple pairs of shoes, technique classes, rehearsals, long studio nights, snacks, hair supplies, stretch bands and the occasional, "Mom! She said we need our lyrical sh

Nationals has a way of making dance moms feel like everything has to be perfect. But your dancer doesn't need a perfect week—they need a present mom. Here's your Dance Mom Summer Permission Slip #2 and a reminder that the best Nationals memories aren't created by perfect packing or Pinterest-worthy plans.