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The (Im)Perfect Cheerleader Podcast — 191 episodes

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#188: It's time for a new era...Goodbye ICP...Hello...

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#187: Beyond the Field, TopCats alumni event

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#186: An NCAA cheerleader's period recovery with Allison Yamamoto

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#185: Let's catch up! What I've been up to

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#184: TopCats Eras Series FINAL EPISODE: Trica Johnson & Brandi Hopson

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#183: The Ultimate Performer, Michael Jackson

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#182: TopCats Eras Series: Annalise Coleman & Kamilah McCray

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#181: TopCats Eras Series: Tiffany Pittman & Macey Butler

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#180: TopCats Eras Series: Nicole Smith & Denise Porter

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#179: TopCats Eras Series, Celebrating 30 Years of TopCats: Kelli Triplett and Tara (Mull) Ryan

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#178: How I am adjusting to NBA dance life

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#177: TopCats Eras Series, Celebrating 30 Years of TopCats: DaWanda Bittle and Felicia Dawson

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#176: TopCats Eras Series, Celebrating 30 Years of TopCats: Shannon McClattie and Tammy Tucci

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#175: TopCats Eras Series: Celebrating 30 Years of TopCats: Leslie Matz and Kimberly Pixton Millar

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#174: From NFL Cheerleaders to besties in business and life - Whitney Dillon and Mariel Swan

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#173: Gary Chupik on mental performance, regaining confidence and more

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#172: Miss South Carolina's Jada Samuel on confidence, vulnerability, and staying true to yourself

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#171: Look Love Babes Sabrina and Charisse

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#170: Catch me on Ayo Adewuya's sports podcast talking NFL cheer, NBA dance and more!

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#169: America's Sweethearts DCC Season 2 Episode 7 Recap

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#168: America's Sweethearts: DCC, season 2 Episode 6 recap

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#167: America's Sweethearts: DCC, season 2 episode 5 recap

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#166: America's Sweethearts: DCC, season 2 episode 4 recap

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#165: America's Sweethearts: DCC, season 2 episode 3 recap

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#164: America's Sweethearts: DCC, season 2 episode 2 recap

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#163: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Season 2 recap - Episode 1

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#162: Getting real about a dancer's worth and value with Kevin Hyrams

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#161: The business behind pro cheerleading

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#160: Coach Lain Lee on unlocking performance psychology

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#159: Former NBA dancer Ana Ogbueze shares lessons learned and how to be a strategic dancer

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#158: Three every day things you can do NOW to build confidence

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#157: How to adjust to new coaching styles

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#156: Live session! Makeup by Caitlyn Michelle, beauty tips, makeup trends and more!

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#155: Flash back Friday! Change your mindset about rejection by doing this

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#154: It's what happens after the but...

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#153: What's on that judge's sheet?

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#152: Marissa West talks time as a TopCat, West Kept Secret, fitness, nutrition, judges tips for hopefuls and more!

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#151: Ohavia Phillips discusses confidence, the art of emceeing, dance background and being your authentic self

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#150: Haley Marie McClain Hill talks military, pro cheer and Shark Tank TV experience

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#149: 2025 NFL pro dance team prep classes and audition dates

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#148: Here are 4 ways you can enjoy the pro cheer audition process

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#147: How to know when you're doing the most during auditions

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#146: How to have the audacity mindset during audition season

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#145: Former NFL & NBA dancer Dasja Johnson talks fearlessness, confidence and Love Island USA experience

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#144: Three things to get you through the rest of 2024

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#143: Three things that can get you cut from a pro dance team

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#142: Beyonce's former dancer talks working with Beyonce, touring the world, audition tips and overcoming fear

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#141: America, nothing is ever as good or as bad as it seems

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#140: How to get protein that's not just meat

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#139: Client story with Tania

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#138: Failure is an option for dancers

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#137: Nutrition basics for dancers with dietitian Sarah Kim

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#136: Here's why dancers should interact more with players

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#135: TPC nutrition partner Skimwellness plus why I am changing my workout routine

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#134: What does a dancer truly embody?

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#133: Three moves you can do to become a dynamic dancer

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#132: The Knicks City Dancers: The pro dance team that's doing it right

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#131: America's Sweethearts DCC on Netflix - Part 3

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#130: America's Sweethearts on Netflix: DCC Recap - Part 2

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#129: America's Sweethearts: DCC Recap - Part 1

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#128: Keleigh Dunston, former college dance team coach and pro cheerleader

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#127: Let's talk about overthinking as dancers

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#126: How much you should share on social media as an aspiring pro dancer

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#125: Amber Tacy from Dancers Who Lift on strenghtening your body for dancing

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#124: Should you audition for multiple teams at the same time?!

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#123: Career influencer, Mia Williams on self-worth, interview tips and more!

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#122: When an injury sets you back, what should you do?

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#121: Choreographer Alisha Dixon talks self talk, going after your dreams and more!

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#120: Why musicality plus counts makes you a better dancer

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#119: Change your mindset about rejection by doing this

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#118: Content creator, fitness coach and former NFL Cheerleader, Cori Hurm joins ICP

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#117: 4 reasons why you aren't making the team

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#116: The judges are rooting for you

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#115: My mom talks about her experience as a dance mom

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#114: How to get past where you are placed in formations

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#113: What era are you in your dance journey?

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#112: How to have more energy when performing

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#111: Top 3 things to avoid for the best nutritional health

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#110: This is why you aren't cut out for pro cheer

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#109: How to gain self respect

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#108: Practicing gratitude

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#107: The key to being great at interviews

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#106: The differences between auditioning as a rookie vs. a veteran

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#105: The 4 characteristics every pro cheerleader/dancer should have

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#104: CLIENT STORIES: Current NFL Cheerleader Ariel Lee

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#103: 4 things you need to be doing this fall for your upcoming audition

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#102: Dance trends I'm loving from NFL pro cheer teams in 2023

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#101: What the Barbie movie teaches us about life as a pro cheerleader

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#100: Celebrating 100 Episodes of The (Im)Perfect Cheerleader!

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#99: What is your personal brand and why it's important

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#98: Three ways to build your endurance and help with stamina as a dancer

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#97: NBA vs. NFL? What are the differences for pro cheerleaders?

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#96: Kristen Downard discusses how she traveled to audition and then moved to join the Arizona Cardinals pro cheer team

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#95: Things to consider before moving to audition

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#94: What's been inspiring me lately

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#93: VIDEO episode with former Eagles Cheerleader, Shardae Swoope

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#93: Former Eagles cheerleader Shardae Swoope talks persistence and visualization

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#92: Mini Series Episode 7: Dealing with rejection and embracing growth

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#91: Mini Series Episode 6: Navigating the interview and final rounds of auditions

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#90: Mini Series Episode 5: Nailing the audition

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#89: TPC Membership and Episode 4 in Mini Series: Crafting your audition package

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#88: Mini Series Episode 3 on perfecting your dance technique

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#87: MINI Series Episode 2 on Physical and Mental Stability

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#86: MINI Series on Mastering the Audition! Episode 1

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#85: Going after your dreams with minimal family support

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#84: Interview tips you need for auditions

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#83: Is pro cheer and dance political?

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#82: Takeaways from Jas' Las Vegas Audition

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#81: Five ways to instantly boost your confidence

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#80: Do this to help you remember choreo

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#79: Some of y'all don't want to be successful...

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#78: My top 5 audition tips

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#77: Why most people are second-day learners for learning choreography

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#76: What to expect at your audition. What I wish I knew

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#75: We're on TV Yall! Plus, get a sneak peek inside TPC

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#74: Do you actually need a mirror to learn choreography?

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#73: When is the best time to learn choreography?

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#72: The first black female pilot in US Navy history, Brenda Robinson

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#71: Dance teacher and coach, Janel Joyner on her dance experience, best advice and more on our pro bootcamp

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#70: Becoming The Professional Cheerleader Program Launch!

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#69: Day in the life of a pro cheerleader

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#68: Are you a beginner, intermediate or advanced dancer?

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#67: The difference between pro cheer & pro dance

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#66: The basic format of the NBA

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#65: How Many Black, Blonde, Tall Girls?

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#64: Black Friday Deal + How to know when to give it up

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#63: The Hard Truth Coming From a Dance Background + Special Announcement!

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#62: The benefits of weight lifting

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#61: NFL 101 - The League’s organizational structure

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#60: My Conversation with The Humble Brag Podcast!

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#59: EBOOK! & 7 Things You Absolutely Need With You at Your Audition

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#58: Here's Why You Shouldn't Worry About How Many Vets Audition Again

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#57: Replay Class on How Confidence Makes You Stand Out at Auditions

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#56: The Importance of T.E.A.M.

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#55: BIG ANNOUNCEMENT Plus 7 Questions To Ask After Your Pro Cheer Audition Interview

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#54: 4 Things to Consider For Your Pro Cheer Audition Outfit

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#53: The Real Reason Why You're Comparing Yourself

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#52: SIGN UP TODAY! This Week ONLY: Becoming The Professional Cheerleader Training Program & Community

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#51: F.R.E.E - Sign Up For My Free Class!

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#50: FINALLY Launching Becoming The Professional Cheerleader Course

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#49: The Biggest Myth About Pro Cheerleaders

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#48: Weigh-Ins and Why They're Toxic + Download Freebie

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#47: Top 4 Reasons Why You Have to Audition Every Year To Be a Pro Cheerleader

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#46: VIDEO on Spotify: Author, Fitness Instructor & Cheer Coach Kathy Murray Talks New Book, Overcoming Adversity and Persistence

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#46: Author, Fitness Instructor & Cheer Coach Kathy Murray Talks New Book, Overcoming Adversity and Persistence

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#45: Should Pro Cheerleaders Be Paid More?

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#44: Five Ways to Balance a Full Time Job As a Pro Cheerleader

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#43: 6 Things To Do In The In-Between Seasons

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#42: What It Really Means to Be Yourself & Pride Appreciation Month

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#41: The Important Qualities of A Great Coach

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#40: Visit The New Website! Plus Proper Kick Technique

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#39: How Bad Do You Want It and What Are You Willing To Do?

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#38: The Time I Was Rejected From a Pro Cheer Team

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#37: The Importance of Meditation and Mindfulness as Pro Cheerleaders

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#36: You Can Be Sexy and Smart PLUS Check Out the New Website!

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#35: 10 Key People to Know On An NBA Team

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#34: The Difference Between Dynamic and Static Stretches

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#33: 9 Ways To Improve Second-Leg Turns & Sign Up for Virtual Prep Class

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#32: Don't Do These Things At Auditions

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#31: My Legacy As A TopCat. I'm Retiring & Congrats to the 2022 Squad!

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#30: Do These 4 Things At Auditions

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#29: Five Ways To Deal With Nerves

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#28: What Would Rihanna Do?

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#27: Can You Be On A Squad Within A Squad?

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#26: How Traditional Cheerleading Translates To Pro Cheer

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#25: The Real Reason Why We Get So Close and Give Up

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#24: Deep Thoughts on the Beloved Cheslie Kryst and What To Do When You Aren't Eligible to Audition

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#23: 3 Ways to Avoid Dying During a Workout

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#22: Seven Tips for Finding Your Personal Brand

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#21: How to Set Goals for the Year and the types of services we offer!

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#20: 2021 Recap and Tips for Submitting Virtual Audition Videos

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#19: Amanda Howard talks Warriors Dance Team and DCC Training Camp

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#18: What is the Difference between a college dance team and a pro cheer team?

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#17: Kia Cunningham interview - former NBA dancer talks about her cool experiences and major obstacles

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#16: Interview with Pro Cheerleader Kamilah Coleman from June Bootcamp

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#15 VIRTUAL Pro Cheer Bootcamp Oct. 26-28. Sign up today!

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#14: Professional and Experienced Dancer, Bria Powell Talks Handling Rejection and How She Stays Motivated

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#13: Celebrating World Teacher Day! How teachers and coaches can change your life

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#12: Body Positivity, Fitness and Nutrition. How you can learn to accept who you are. June Bootcamp Replay

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#11: We're Talking Dance Technique. What you need to know - June Bootcamp Replay

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Trailer: The ImPerfect Cheerleader

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#10: What You Should Include In a Dance Resume

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#9: Former NBA Dancer, Christie Horan on What Being a Leader Means and How She Built Multiple Businesses

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#8: 7 Tips on How to Approach Your Pro Cheer Interview

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#7: How former NFL cheerleader Elyse Bailey found her dream team and stayed resilient

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#6: How To Know If A Team Is Right For You

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#5: My Pro Cheer Journey

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#4: How to Pose for Pro Cheerleading Photoshoots in 3 Easy Steps

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#3: You Don't Need to Be Perfect

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#2: Common Misconceptions About Professional Cheerleaders

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#1: How to Improve your Memory with Choreography