I distinctly remember the first time I learned that stage makeup would involve fake eyelashes for my then 9- and 10-year-olds. I had never attempted to put mascara on another person, much less eyelashes and glue on the tiny eyes of my young children. In fact, I had never worn fake eyelashes myself. Like many rookie dance moms before me, I thought, "What in the world have I gotten myself into?"

Over the years, through trial and error and with the help of some kind veteran dance moms, I learned which glue was the best, the easiest technique, and the fastest removal method. I became the “go-to” for other moms in their initial attempts at fake eyelash installation. It wasn’t uncommon to get a text from a mom early in the morning of a competition asking if I could assist when we arrived at the venue or a call from one of my daughters letting me know that one of their friends was requesting my expertise in the dressing room.

As I helped new competitive dance moms with the same deer-in-the-headlights look that I once had, I felt a strong calling to create a safe place for rookie and veteran dance moms to navigate the often overwhelming world of dance, a place to laugh together and cry happy (and sometimes not-so-happy) tears together.

“Together” is the true beauty of the dance journey: together with your dancer(s), together with other dance moms, and together as a dance community. Dance has been a priceless gift to me and my family, and I am excited to help others enjoy it as much as we have.

Dance has filled our lives with joy, perseverance, and countless cherished memories. My hope is to help others find the same joy and sense of community that we have discovered in this beautiful world of dance.

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Welcome, and I am truly glad you are here!

Much Love, Melanie Salas