The Truth About Competitive Dance No One Talks About | Adrenaline Dance Studio

Alex Anthony and Camila Salcedo, from Adrenaline Dance Studio in Miami, join us for a candid look at what competitive dance really looks like behind the curtain. They break down what makes their studio different, why they're selective with which kids they take on, and how kids' attitudes toward discipline have shifted over the years.We get into the politics of dance competitions, the economics behind tournaments, bullying inside studios, social media pressure, and the infamous mom fights. They also tackle whether dance is a sport, what sets Adrenaline apart, and their plans for the future.If you have a kid in dance — or you're thinking about it — this episode is essential.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro0:20 About Alex and Adrenaline Dance Studio1:49 About Camila2:55 Being Selective with the Kids4:20 Dance Season6:10 Format of Summer Camp Practice8:06 How Kids’ Attitudes Have Changed12:02 Is Dance Political?13:18 Who Organizes Tournaments and Their Economics15:41 Is Watching Dance Boring?18:50 Why Differentiates Adrenaline?20:30 Bullying21:41 Moms Fighting and Studio Loyalty24:09 Social Media and Competition26:45 Is Dance a Sport?27:23 Salsa Classes?28:25 Moving from Kendall?29:50 Why Choose Adrenaline?33:00 Top 3 Restaurants35:42 Outro