Rhinestones and Rants

About 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.

Publisher

Alyssa Better

Category

arts · music · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Jun 2025

Latest episode

19 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Nov 2025

   ✨🎧 WELCOME BACK, R&R FAMILY!🎧✨

   We’re kicking off our 12-week Replay Series, and before today’s episode premieres, I wanted to drop you a little audio hello! Season 1 is officially wrapped, and while we build a bigger, bolder Season 2 for February, we’re bringing back the episodes you loved MOST. 💖 And today… we’re starting exactly where this whole rhinestoned adventure began:💥 Episode 1 - “Plié or Runaway? How to Choose the Perfect Dance Studio.” Tap the audio, soak in the vibe, and then come watch the replay with us at 11AM!Let’s relive the moment we launched this crazy sparkly journey together. ✨💎

2. 

   16 Nov 2025

   And that’s a wrap on Season 1 of Rhinestones & Rants!

   After 21 episodes since our very first Rhinestones and Rants launch on July 9th, we are officially closing out an unforgettable first season. 💖 To every listener who liked, shared, subscribed, commented, laughed, cried, and showed up for us week after week… THANK YOU. To every guest who trusted us to tell your story… THANK YOU. And to the dance community that has been our home for years, you are the heart and soul of this show. As we wrap Season One, we want to wish you the most incredible holiday season. Whether you’ve been with us from day one or you just subscribed, we hope you enjoy the replays we handpicked for you and we cannot WAIT to see you back in February. While we dive into creating a bigger, bolder, even more rhinestoned Season Two (premiering the week of February 14, 2026), we’re keeping the sparkle alive for you. For the next 12 weeks, we’ll be replaying our top 12 episodes from Season One, the ones you loved, shared, debated, and replayed again and again. 💎 FIRST REPLAY DROPS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19: “Plié or Runaway? How to Choose the Perfect Dance Studio” Our original debut. The episode that set the tone. A must-watch whether you're rewatching or brand new to the R&R fam, picked for you and we cannot WAIT to see you back in February. Until then, keep watching, keep sharing, keep commenting.

3. 

   12 Nov 2025

   The Truth About West Coast Elite: How Stephanie Noori Built a Dance Empire

   This week, we’re pulling back the curtain on West Coast Elite with founder Stephanie Noori, the woman who turned a vision into a dance empire. 🔥 The truth about fairness, integrity & what it really takes to run the most respected school-dance competition in the country. 💬 Hear how WCE became the gold standard for dancers, coaches & teams nationwide and why it’s more than just trophies, it’s a movement.

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