RhinestonesandRants
Rhinestones & Rants
Welcome to Rhinestones & Rants, where the glitz of the dance world meets the real talk of industry and a dance mom who lived it every day. This podcast isn’t just about perfect pirouettes and dazzling costumes—it’s about the raw, unfiltered journey of raising dancers, navigating the competitive scene, and balancing the chaos of life beyond the studio.
Each episode dives into the heart of industry secrets and behind every amazing dancer is dance mom life with humor, honesty, and a little bit of sparkle. From the backstage battles over costume rhinestones to the emotional rollercoaster of competition season, no topic is off-limits. Expect lively discussions, behind-the-scenes stories, expert interviews, and listener call-ins where real moms share their experiences—the good, the bad, and the tutu-clad tantrums.
From Toxic Loyalty to True Freedom: The Eshe Gibbs Story
Confessions of a Crazy Dance Mom with Nichole Long
Beyond the Stage: The Business of Dance with Menina Fortunato
“So she’s going to be a DCC… then what?” 👀
What’s the End Game? The Real Careers for Dance Majors
Every dancer dreams of joining the company. 🩰✨
Trophies shine for a season. ✨ Legacy lasts a lifetime.
Who picks the Valencia Dance Team? 👀 Surprise: not Coach Andrew Allen.
One word to describe Coach Andrew Allen’s style? 🔥
Studio dance = freedom. 💃✨ High school dance team = rules. 📏👀
Episode 16: Not Just Pom Poms- The Pressure, Power & Purpose of Dance Team with Andrew Allen
From ‘Not the Vibe’ to the Victory 👑✨
👶✨ Baby Andrew wasn’t born in a studio, he didn’t even start dancing until high school at 15.
Studio vs. School Dance? Why Not Both 👯♀️✨
🧠 Mental health matters, especially for dancers under pressure.FRIDAY PM 2
🎭 High school dance drama vs. studio drama… is it different? 👀
💃 So what does a high school dance team audition actually look like?
Episode 15: Dance Mom Diaries: Raising National Champions at Valencia High
🎓 Middle school grads heading into high school, listen up! 💃
💸 Let’s talk numbers…
👀 High school: Google Stalking. College: Research.
🔥 Real talk from SDSU’s Joe Alter
🚨 The fastest way to get CUT in a college dance audition?
🎓 The SDSU Dance Department isn’t Here to Mold You - it’s Here to Help You Create YOU.
Episode 14: Inside College Dance Auditions - SDSU’s Joe Alter Spills All
🎭 Did you know YOU are auditioning the college too?
🎭 Not all college dance programs are created equal…
Is USC Worth $100K? Here’s the Truth.
The Callback Nobody Warned You About
The Hidden NYU Step Nobody Tells You About