If you know dance, you know Millennium Dance Complex. The bold red logo. The iconic LA backdrop. The world-class choreographers. The Instagram-famous combos. It’s a household name in the dance world.
💖 THANK YOU, RHINESTONE FAM! 💖
We’ve officially been recognized as an Emerging Talent on Facebook and it’s all because of YOU.
From the first mic check to every comment, like, and share…your support has sparkled brighter than our logo (and that’s saying something).Because of YOU, Rhinestones & Rants isn’t just a podcast, it’s a movement. A safe space. A backstage pass to the stories that deserve the mic.
We’re honored. We’re grateful! With glitter, gratitude, and all the sass...
Thank you for riding this journey with us!
-Alyssa Better & The Rhinestones & Rants Team
"Behind every fearless dancer is a dedicated mom who believed in them first..."
Why You'll Love Listening to Rhinestones and Rants
Unfiltered Dance Mom Realness – Get the honest truth behind the glitter, trophies, and backstage drama.
Insider Secrets – Learn what studios won’t tell you, and how to spot red flags before you commit.
Relatable Stories – Laugh, cry, and cringe along with real experiences from the frontlines of competitive dance.
Expert Guests & Coaches – Hear from studio owners, choreographers, and convention owners and legends.
Tips for Every Stage – From first plié to final senior solo, we’ve got the roadmap.
The Tea is Hot – Because sometimes, you just need to vent about rhinestones, rehearsal schedules, and $400 jackets.
Parent-to-Parent Advice – Support, survival tips, and everything in between from someone who’s been through it all.
Curtain Call to College Series: Your Backstage Pass to the Application Process:
BFA or BA - on the road to college series - how to best prepare.
Insider Secrets – Learn what studios won’t tell you, and how to spot red flags before you commit.
Relatable Stories – Laugh, cry, and cringe along with real experiences from the frontlines of competitive dance.
Expert Guests & Coaches – Hear from studio owners, choreographers, and convention owners and legends.
Tips for Every Stage – From first plié to final senior solo, we’ve got the roadmap.
The Tea is Hot – Because sometimes, you just need to vent about rhinestones, rehearsal schedules, and $400 jackets.
Parent-to-Parent Advice – Support, survival tips, and everything in between from someone who’s been through it all.
Curtain Call to College Series: Your Backstage Pass to the Application Process:
BFA or BA - on the road to college series - how to best prepare.
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Featured Episodes
Debut Episode:
Plie or Runaway: How to find the 'Perfect' Dance Studio
Plie or Runaway: How to find the 'Perfect' Dance Studio
Episode 2:
Behind the Curtain: A Candid Conversation with Prior Studio Owner Maia Suckle
Behind the Curtain: A Candid Conversation with Prior Studio Owner Maia Suckle
Episode 3:
A Dance Daughter's Journey: In Time with Cameron Suckle
Episode 4:
Hip-Hop Royalty - The Brooklyn Jai Story
Hip-Hop Royalty - The Brooklyn Jai Story
Episode 5:
Behind the Spotlight: Raising a Dance Son – The Gavin Morales Story
