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You're Interviewing for a Job, Not Just to Be a Dancer
You could be the most technically trained dancer in the room and still not make it past semifinals. Why? Because professional dance teams aren't just hiring dancers. They're hiring entertainers, brand ambassadors,...
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Rejection Is Data, Not Your Identity
In this episode, we're breaking down the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset, why some dancers use rejection as fuel while others never come back, and how the way you talk to yourself after a...
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30 Seconds to Stand Out: How to Introduce Yourself Like a Pro
In this episode, we're breaking down why your introduction matters more than you think, the three critical mistakes dancers make (lack of projection, generic details, and nervous fidgeting), and exactly how to craft...
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The “No” That Changed My NBA Dance Career
In this episode, I share the story of the year I didn’t make the Phoenix Suns dance team, and why that “no” became the best thing that could have ever happened to me.
I walk you through what really happens behind...
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From Finals to Making the Team: How to Turn 'No' into 'Yes' in Pro Dance Auditions
In this episode, we discuss the critical steps and mindset shifts needed to go from being a finalist to making the pro dance team of your dreams. Learn the subtle differences between 'good' and 'great' dancers during...
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From Studio to Court: Insights with Sacramento Kings Head Dance Coach Sarah Schneeweis
In this episode of the Locker Room podcast, Amira welcomes Sarah Schneeweis, the current manager of performance teams and head coach of the Kings Dancers for the Sacramento Kings. Sarah shares her extensive dance...
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The Secret to Faster Growth as an Aspiring Pro Dancer
Are you working hard but not seeing the results you want at auditions?
In this episode, Amira breaks down why direct feedback from a coach is the fastest way to grow, and how it helps you avoid wasting time,...
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How to Clean Up Your Social Media Before Pro Dance Auditions
Is Your Social Media Holding You Back from Making the Team? Episode Description: Your social media is more than just a highlight reel, it’s part of your audition. In this episode, Amira shares what every aspiring pro...
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Ask Me Anything!
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Episode Title: Ask Me Anything: Auditions, Performance Tips & Rookie MistakesHost: Amira Mourad (@thecultivatecode)
Episode Summary:In this special Ask Me Anything episode, Amira...
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How to Nail Your Facials for Pro Dance Auditions
Description:In this episode of The Locker Room, we’re diving deep into one of the most common challenges dancers face...facials. Whether you're preparing for an NFL or NBA dance team audition, or just working to bring...
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Your Mindset Shift That Could Change Everything
In this episode of The Locker Room, host Amira Mourad shares a powerful story from her early days auditioning for the Phoenix Suns dance team. What looked like a rejection turned out to be a pivotal moment, and a...
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Mock Auditions Recap: Feedback & Key Takeaways
In this episode of The Locker Room Podcast, we’re breaking down everything from our recent Mock Auditions, the feedback and key takeaways for dancers preparing for their dream teams.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s...
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