A dad’s perspective on raising a teen dancer — and figuring out how to support him in spaces where males are often the minority. <br/><br/><a href="https://www.dadofadancer.com?utm_medium=podcast">www.dadofadancer.com</a>
Dad of a Dancer
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A dad’s perspective on raising a teen dancer — and figuring out how to support him in spaces where males are often the minority. <br/><br/><a href="https://www.dadofadancer.com?utm_medium=podcast">www.dadofadancer.com</a>
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June 11, 2026
DOAD #31: Master Ballet Academy - a prelude
<p>Hi friends, Atti’s ramping up for his upcoming three-week intensive at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.masterballetacademy.com/">Master Ballet Academy</a>. For months, his coach (as well as his mom and dad) have highly encouraged him to work more cardio into his dance diet so he doesn’t crumble into an out-of-breath pile during the first day of class! </p><p>But now here we are, just a few weeks shy of the trip, and how many times do you think Atti has hit the gym? If you said zero you’d be correct! So whether you’re preparing for a big intense period of dance this summer or just taking some time off to chill: keep that cardio up to increase (or at least maintain) your stamina!</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.dadofadancer.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">www.dadofadancer.com</a>
June 4, 2026
DOAD #30: A dancing and driving double threat!
<p>Hello friends!</p><p>Big news in the Johnson household this week — Atticus passed his driver’s permit test! 🎉 Which means my dream of having him drive himself to dance 428 times a week is one step closer to reality. (I jokingly promised to post his driving schedule online so everyone can stay safely at home…LOL)</p><p><strong>🚗 A dancer who can (almost) drive</strong></p><p>* Atticus officially has his permit, and we celebrated with a driving session after recording this episode</p><p>* We also ordered magnet bumper stickers from Amazon — a “student driver on board” set that accidentally came as a three-pack. One of the bonus magnets says something like “not drunk, just learning to drive for the first time.” If you see that on a car in Minnesota, you’ll want to keep your distance.</p><p><strong>📖 How we studied (and actually made it fun)</strong></p><p>* The MN DMV test center staff gave us the real tip: skip the random Google study guides and just read the official state permit manual PDF cover to cover</p><p>* The problem? Neither Atticus nor I are the “just scroll a PDF” type. We need something more engaging.</p><p>* Solution: I uploaded the PDF into Claude and had it build a full question bank from the manual — covering all the major knowledge areas — and then asked it to re-read the PDF and double-check every question for accuracy and completeness (AI has an overconfidence problem, and I know this from running a cybersecurity company)</p><p>* I also had Claude pull out a separate quiz bank just for traffic, warning, and construction signs — the visual stuff that shows up on the test</p><p><strong>📱 Enter Quizlet</strong></p><p>* Claude spit out a file formatted for Quizlet import — boom, instant flashcard set</p><p>* Our routine: a few nights in a row, we’d beam Quizlet from my iPad to the living room TV and run through 25–50 questions together</p><p>* Quizlet’s smart enough to track which questions he nailed and which needed more work, so we could focus the studying where it counted</p><p>* End result: he walked in and crushed it ✅</p><p>Head to <a target="_blank" href="https://dadofadancer.com"><strong>dadofadancer.com</strong></a> for all episodes, photos, and videos (more coming soon, I promise). You can also find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and pretty much anywhere you listen. Drop a public comment or hit the DM link on any post — both are always welcome!</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.dadofadancer.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">www.dadofadancer.com</a>
May 28, 2026
DOAD #29: It's summer! So why are we already thinking about fall auditions?
<p>Hello friends! Recording this one from a Caribou parking lot ☕ (medium dark hot chocolate, shot of mint — a warm milkshake masquerading as a beverage), because I just dropped Atticus off for the last half-day of freshman year and I’m feeling all the feelings. 🎭</p><p>The setup:</p><p>* 🚗 On the ride to school we got to talking about how fast the year flew, and how he can’t wait to be a senior and launch into adult life — cue me doing the classic dad bit: “Don’t hurry it away! Enjoy the no-mortgage, no-car-payment years!”</p><p>* 🤔 Meanwhile his brain is already living in the fall - “Which teachers are coming back? How will we move on without our seniors? Will we recruit any awesome freshmen?”</p><p>* 🗓️ First things first, though: a stacked summer (more on that below)</p><p>The gripe of the week:</p><p>* 💃 Around here, most studios cluster their fall auditions into the same two-week window — smart, because kids can try out a bunch of places, weigh their options, and then pick one</p><p>* ⏰ But ONE organization runs their auditions way early, then hands you a tight “commit or quit” deadline</p><p>* 🧐 Business-hat me (I run a cybersecurity company) totally sees the play — it’s a stickiness move (even if it’s icky IMHO)</p><p>* 👧 Parent me thinks it’s kinda slimy when we’re talking about little tots to teenagers. When a studio is also your kid’s core social circle, the “decision” basically gets made for you: stay put, or risk not landing anywhere for the season</p><p>* 📝 I’m not saying run for the hills — just file this in the “con” column as a data point if you’re studio-shopping this fall</p><p>What’s next:</p><p>* 🩰 Three weeks in Phoenix at Master Ballet Academy</p><p>* 🏛️ Then off to Massachusetts for a week at CLI Conservatory</p><p>* 🎙️ Plus twice-a-week training with his consultant all summer long</p><p>👉 Visit dadofadancer.com to drop me a DM or comment — and catch Dad of a Dancer on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere you find podcasts. Have a wonderful week!</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.dadofadancer.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">www.dadofadancer.com</a>
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