Hi, I’m the mom behind On Pointe Mom.
I’m a dance mom. As much as I have resisted this title, I am saying this out loud now. I have two teen daughters who have basically grown up in a leotard. And we’ve done it all, from after school rec programs to competitive studios to structured ballet training, and everywhere in between. Somewhere around age 10 for both girls, they each found their way into serious ballet, and we now plan our vacations around summer intensives.
Along the way, I picked up a lot of things I wish someone had told me sooner like the packing lists, the gear that’s actually worth buying and how to survive competition weekend without losing your mind.
So I started writing it all down, partly for my own sanity, and partly because I knew other dance moms were figuring out the exact same things in the dark.
That’s what On Pointe Mom is: real insight from someone who’s actually been in the studio lobby for pickup at 9pm, gear guides and packing lists that come from experience (not guesswork), and product recommendations that earn a real spot in our dance bag.
I’m so glad you’re here. Not sure where to start? Pick the situation that sounds like you:
New to dance life?
→ What Every New Ballet Mom Should Know
Heading into competition season?
→ The Ultimate Dance Competition Packing List
Traveling for dance?
→ Dance Competition Travel Checklist
Looking for products actually worth buying?
→ Dance Mom Finds
Raising a ballerina?
→ Ballet & Pointe Guides