Spotlight and Side Eye: Navigating Studio Drama

Revelations from the studio before the world was watching.Kelly, Jill, and Melissa chat about the highs and lows of life at the studio before the cameras started rolling. They open up about how the studio once felt like an extended family and how that dynamic began to shift when favoritism and fame came into play.What do you do when your child is favored over another? How did they navigate the jealousy, rumors, and mom-to-mom tension? And why did some families decide to walk away when the show started filming?They also dive into a hot topic in the dance community: Lululemon’s controversial decision to remove dancers from their athlete discount program. What message does that send about how society views dancers?And finally, the big question: Was dance a cult? The moms explore their intense loyalty, emotional investment, and the control Abby seemed to have over their lives.Have a question for the moms? Leave a voice message at https://www.speakpipe.com/deardancemom and you might be part of a future show!Hey everyone! We want to hear from you! To make sure we’re delivering the content you love and shaping the show in the best way possible, we’ve put together a super quick survey. It’ll only take a few minutes, and your feedback will help us make the show even better. Whether you’ve been listening from the start or just discovered us, your opinion matters. http://bit.ly/deardancemom-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.