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USASF TRANSPARENCY | BLIND ITEM ADVICE | UDA & NDA NATIONALS PLOT TWIST WITH SFA | NCG 64
Thank you for supporting No Counts Given this past year. I appreciate every single one of you that tune in weekly. I hope you enjoy this 2 hour ONE YEAR B-DAY episode. We couldn’t do this without our sponsors, thank you. Dance Team Union | www.danceteamunion.com Rebel Athletic | www.rebelathleticdance.com Sharpen Up! Dance Team Training | www.sharpenupdtt.com Dance Team Supply | www.danceteamsupply.com Today on the show, I’m breaking down IDL Sydney and sharing my overall pre
4 hours ago
THE COLLEGE CLASSIC NATIONALS TOP 3 COVERAGE | DII, DI SMALL AND DI LARGE DIVISIONS
The divisions everyone’s watching? Yeah… we’re breaking it ALL the way down. In this episode of No Counts Given, we’re diving into the DII, DI Small, and DI Large divisions from The College Classic… where the margins are tight, the pressure is real, and every single detail matters. This is where titles are earned… and where the conversation gets LOUD. Dance Team Union | www.danceteamunion.com Sharpen Up! Dance Team Training | www.sharpenupdtt.com Dance Team Supply | www.dance
May 21
THE COLLEGE CLASSIC | NAIA, JUNIOR COLLEGE & NAIA COVERAGE | FEATURING COACH INTERVIEWS | NCG 62
The divisions that don’t always get the spotlight? Yeah… we’re putting them CENTER STAGE. We couldn't do this without our sponsors: Dance Team Union | www.danceteamunion.com Sharpen Up! Dance Team Training | www.sharpenupdtt.com Dance Team Supply | www.danceteamsupply.com Follow No Counts Given on all social media platforms @nocountsgiven and follow our host, Kyle Rush, on all platforms @itskylerush This episode is dedicated to highlighting the athletes, the coaches and the p
May 14
DANCE COVERAGE
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SFA Is Doubling Down: Stephen F. Austin Dance Team Set to Compete at Both UDA and NDA College Nationals
SFA Dance Team secures the Runner-Up spot in Division I Pom at the 2026 NDA National Championships For most college dance teams, the road to nationals has one destination. One peak. One championship weekend circled on the calendar. But for Stephen F. Austin State University Dance Team, the 2026-2027 season is shaping up differently. Head Coach T.J. Maple has shared with No Counts Given that SFA is transitioning from the usual college dance team standard of competing at one na
4 days ago
THE COLLEGE CLASSIC NATIONALS TOP 3 COVERAGE | DII, DI SMALL AND DI LARGE DIVISIONS
The divisions everyone’s watching? Yeah… we’re breaking it ALL the way down. In this episode of No Counts Given, we’re diving into the DII, DI Small, and DI Large divisions from The College Classic… where the margins are tight, the pressure is real, and every single detail matters. This is where titles are earned… and where the conversation gets LOUD. Dance Team Union | www.danceteamunion.com Sharpen Up! Dance Team Training | www.sharpenupdtt.com Dance Team Supply | www.dance
May 21
AVILA DIDN’T JUST WIN THE TITLE. THEY BUILT THE DIVISION.
Avila brought one of the clearest routine identities in the division, fully committing to their monster inspired theme from the very first moment. The music, performance choices, character work, and movement intention all lived in the same world, which made the concept immediately recognizable. This was not a team just wearing a theme on top of the routine. They actually performed through it, and that commitment helped the character bleed into the quality of movement. What st
May 16
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Building a Championship Program Through Legacy, Innovation, and Community with St. Ambrose University
Explore how St. Ambrose University Dance has built a championship legacy through innovation, athleticism, strong university support, and a deep connection to campus culture. St. Ambrose University NAIA Pom at The College Classic In collegiate dance, success does not happen by accident. It is built through years of consistency, leadership, culture, and the ability to keep evolving while still honoring the foundation that came before. St. Ambrose University Dance is a clear exa
May 16
Switching Brands Successfully: How Dance Teams Can Navigate a Nationals Transition With Purpose
Switching nationals brands can be a major decision for any dance team. Learn how to transition successfully with clear communication, athlete buy-in, strategic planning, and a strong team-first mindset. In the competitive dance world, switching nationals brands is more than changing where a team performs at the end of the season. It can shift the way a team trains, builds routines, approaches scoring, manages expectations, and defines success. For some programs, a brand chan
May 16
How to Watch College Dance Like a Judge: Breaking Down NAIA, JUCO and DIII at The College Classic
Learn how to analyze college dance competitions through performance quality, scoring trends, choreography, technique and standout routines from NAIA, junior college and Division III programs. Grand Valley State University competing at The College Classic College dance is not just about who hits the hardest trick, who has the biggest team, or who brings the loudest music cut. At its best, college dance is a full competitive product. It is performance, athleticism, musicality,
May 16
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