Bianca Zumbo Caryl on Coaching With Purpose, Pressure, and Passion | Kyle's Top 5 Jazz Routines in 2025 | No Counts Given #3

They’ve dominated The College Classic DIA division and set the gold standard for collegiate dance team performances. This week on No Counts Given, we sit down with Bianca Zumbo Caryl, head coach of the Arizona State University Dance Team, one of the most respected programs in the country.Thank you to our incredible sponsor, ‪@DanceTeamUnion‬ visit www.danceteamunion.com to learn more about Summer Camps, Regional Competitions and National Events... Hey, I might see you there! From high-level choreography to program culture, Bianca opens up about what it takes to lead a nationally ranked dance team year after year. We talk about ASU’s transition from UDA to DTU, building a program rooted in character, and how she’s preparing the next generation of dancers for both the stage and life.Whether you’re a dancer, coach, or fan of the competitive dance world… This conversation is a must-listen.Follow Bianca and the Arizona State University Dance Team @zumbocaryl @asudanceteam Follow Kyle Rush, the host of No Counts Given @itskylerushTIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:09 - DTU Spirit Flight Contest 1:32 - Welcome to the No Counts Given Podcast 3:47 - Kyle’s Top 5 Jazz Category Routines 9:13 - Who is Bianca? 11:04 - Cut It or Count It 11:48 - Then and Now: Dance Team Evolution 22:53 - Taking on the ASU Dance Team Legacy 25:01 - Dance Team Union: You Are The Main Event 25:59 - The Culture Behind Winning Routines 30:26 - Methods Behind ASU Recruitment 34:38 - FOFI: “Full Out First Year” & Sun Devil Expectations 36:36 - University Support & Protecting Team Culture 38:45 - The Transition from UDA to Dance Team Union 42:09 - What Does the ASU Dance Team Look For? 47:31 - Count On It! (Instagram Asks) 49:00 - Thank You Bianca! 50:00 - Closing