Rhinestones and 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.
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Previous Episodes
- REPLAY Episode 2: Behind the Curtain: A Candid Conversation with Prior Studio Owner Maia Suckle
- ✨🎧 WELCOME BACK, R&R FAMILY!🎧✨
- REPLAY: Episode 1: Plie or Runaway? How to find the 'Perfect' Dance Studio
- And that’s a wrap on Season 1 of Rhinestones & Rants!
- The Truth About West Coast Elite: How Stephanie Noori Built a Dance Empire
- 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
- What’s the End Game? The Real Careers for Dance Majors
- Episode 16: Not Just Pom Poms- The Pressure, Power & Purpose of Dance Team with Andrew Allen
- Episode 15: Dance Mom Diaries: Raising National Champions at Valencia High
- Episode 14: Inside College Dance Auditions - SDSU’s Joe Alter Spills All
- Episode 13: Beyond the Brochures - Inside the Top Dance Programs in the U.S.
- Episode 12: B.A. vs. B.F.A. - Decoding the Dance Degree
- Episode 11: When Free Isn't Free
- Episode 10: Brian Friedman Unfiltered - Part 2
- Episode 9: Brian Friedman Unfiltered - Part 1
- Episode 7: What It Takes to Be Elite ✨ Grit, Glam & the Women Who Built a Dance Empire
- Episode 6: Behind the Curtain with AnneMarie Hudson: The Visionary Behind Millennium Dance Complex
- A Pirouette Prodigy and a Boob Betrayal
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