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Scary Skills We See On Stage at Competition

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Spotlight Feature - 8Counts

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Trends and Truths on Strength and Conditioning For Dancers

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Throwback! S6 Ep 203 - How To Stand Out at Auditions

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A Crash Course on College Dance Program Auditions

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Throwback! S2 Ep 45 - A Look At Competitive Dance Through the Years

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The Dance Teachers Who Impacted Us featuring Lesley’s Teachers

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LIVE! From Dance Teacher Web Vegas 2026

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Studio Spotlight - Stacey's Studio of Dance Education

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Welcome to Season 8!

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Summer Bonus Episode! - Live from The Artistry Tour Nationals 2026

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Judging Horror Stories - Why Treatment On Events Needs an Industry-Wide Overhaul! - Part 2

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Season 7 Wrap Up!

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Judging Horror Stories - Why Treatment On Events Needs an Industry-Wide Overhaul! - Part 1

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Throwback! - S3 EP 96 – How to NOT be a Stage Mom!

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Raising the New Generation - Former Dancers Who Are Now Competitive Dance Parents

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Throwback! - S1 EP 21 – Beyond the Barre - Why Ballet Matters in Competitive Dance

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All About Pointe For Training Dancers

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IDA Competition Spotlight - Star Talent Productions

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Bringing Inclusivity and Diversity to Competitive Dance

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Throwback! - S3 EP 77 - The Open Category - Expectations from Your Judges

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A Day in the Life of a Competition Staff Member

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Throwback! - S4 EP 122 – The World of College Dance Teams - What You Need to Know

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What To Expect When Transitioning From Studio Dance to Dance Team

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IDA Competition Spotlight - Elevation on Tour

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Keeping the Artistry in Competitive Dance - Creating Choreography That Stands Out

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Throwback! - S5 EP 176 – Mini Dancers Who Peak Too Early

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The Transition From Junior to Teen - Pivotal Times in a Dancer's Training

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Throwback! S4 EP 111 - Adding the Shock Value - A Discussion on Triggering and Sensitive Themes

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What Dance Competition Judges Want To See On Stage This Season

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Spotlight Feature - International Competitive Dancer Registry

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Partnering and Lifts - Tips and Tricks from the Pros

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Throwback! S4 EP 120 - Stage and Costume Malfunctions - What To Do During Onstage Mishaps

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A Day in the Life of a Dancer on Tour

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The 2025 A.C.E Awards Winners - Sponsored by DanceOne

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Q&A with Courtney Live 2025 - Platinum Premium Exclusive

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Throwback! S5 EP 157 - Mastering Movement Quality in Dance

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Why Lyrical Dance Should Be a Priority in Your Weekly Training

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Throwback! S3 EP 84 - Parent Etiquette - From Studio to Stage

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Fundraising For Competitive Dance

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IDA Competition Spotlight - Uproar Dance Competition

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A Day in the Life of a Broadway Performer

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Throwback! S5 EP 175 - Perfecting the Pirouette - Tips from the Pros

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A Crash Course on Leaps and Jumps

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Throwback! S4 EP 128 - Battling Stage Fright as a Performer

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The Power of Performance Quality

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IDA Competition Spotlight - DECAdance Competition

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What It Takes To Become a Dance Convention Assistant

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Throwback! S2 EP 62 - Eye on the Prize - How to Develop a Competitive Mindset

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All About Solos - How Many Are Too Many?

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Live from Dance Teacher Web Conference 2025 in Las Vegas!

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Studio Spotlight - Dance Fusion Performing Arts Studio

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Welcome to Season 7!

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Summer Bonus Episode! LIVE from Streetz Dance Convention's Nationals 2025!

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Season 6 Wrap Up!

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The 2025 Competition Season - Takeaways From Your Judges

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Genre Spotlight - Contemporary Dance

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A Day in the Life of a Dance Studio Owner

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The Perfectionist Mindset in Dance

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Dance Studio Red Flags - Listeners Weigh In

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Is a Perfect Score Possible in Competitive Dance?

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Big Name Dance Conventions vs In-House Dance Conventions

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Keeping the Artistry in Acro

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Dance Reels 101 - Why Quality Dance Footage is Essential

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The Over-sexualization of Kids In Competitive Dance

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The Never Ending Debate - Two Shoes, One Shoe, or No Shoes?

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Genre Spotlight - Breaking

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A Day in the Life of an NFL Cheerleader

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From Setback to Spotlight - Recovering From a Dance Injury

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Lifestyle Sacrifices You Make to be a Dance Professional

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The Importance of Stage Entrances and Exits

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When Your Student is Also Your Child - The Journey as a Dance Teacher & Parent

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Mastering Competition Etiquette: From Dressing Rooms to Backstage

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Representation and Diversity on Competition Judging Panels

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Genre Spotlight - Rhythm Tap

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Winning vs Losing 2.0

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Regional Differences at Dance Competitions

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A Day in the Life of a Cruise Ship Dancer

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Q&A With Courtney Live 2024 - Platinum Premium Exclusive!

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Full Circle Boys - From Comp Kids to Boy Band

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From Solo to Squad - Respect and Teamwork in Dance

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Crafting Competitive Choreography: Insights from Industry Leaders

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How to Stand Out At Auditions

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The Product vs The Process

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Genre Spotlight - Fosse

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Celebrating 200 Episodes Live in NYC with IDA Judges! 🎉

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Levels at Dance Competitions - The Conversation Continues

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Intensive Talk - Strategies For Choosing the Right Dance Intensive

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Costumes for Dance Competitions - Creating the Total Package

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All About Anatomy For Competitive Dancers

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The Ballet Competition Experience

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How To Support Your Dancer - From Studio To Stage

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The IT Factor - Do You Have It?

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Studio Spotlight - Yolanda's Academy of Music and Dance

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The Stolen Choreography Scandal That is Rocking the Dance World

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Welcome to Season 6!

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Making the Impact LIVE at Capezio NYC - March 2024

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Season 5 Wrap Up!

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The 2024 Competition Season - Takeaways From your Judges

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A Chat with Current College Dance Majors