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Commanders Auditions: Hip Hop in the NFL, inside Auditions with Head Coach Christie Horan
On today's episode, Amira interviews Christie Horan, Head Coach of the Washington Commanders Command Force.
Christie breaks down their unique hip hop-focused style, the Beat Your Feet dance tradition, their two-round...
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Inside Bengals Cheerleader Auditions: What Director Charlotte Really Looks For
On today's episode, Amira interviews Charlotte Simons, Director of the Cincinnati Ben-Gals, who is going into her 32nd season. Charlotte breaks down what she really looks for beyond dance talent, the biggest mistakes...
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Ask Me Anything: Interview Tips, Building Confidence, and How to Stand Out at Auditions
I asked you on Instagram what questions you have, and I'm running through everything you wanted to know.
Whether you're preparing for your first audition or you've made it to finals multiple times, this episode...
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Your NFL Cheerleader Audition Training Schedule
NFL cheerleader auditions are starting next month in February.
Some teams like the Colts have their virtual submission on February 10th, which means you have less than a month to get in gear.
Most teams will...
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5 Qualities Judges Look for Outside of Dance Ability
You can be the best technical dancer in the room and still not make the team. Why? Because judges aren't just evaluating your dance ability.
They're looking for qualities that show them you can handle being on a...
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You Can Execute the Routine, But Can You Last Through Auditions?
You can nail the routine in practice. But can you perform it full out after an hour of auditions when the judges are actually watching you? In this episode, we're breaking down why sidelines kill everyone in our...
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The Missing Link: Why Judges Want to Be Entertained
Listen to me when I tell you this, and I say it in love: your dancing is boring.
Actually, you're not boring. Your dancing isn't boring.
Your performance is what's not captivating.
In this episode, we're breaking down...
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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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