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Did GRV deserve to win the 2026 IDL Championships? And was Brotherhood ever really the underdog? 🎧 LISTEN TO NO COUNTS GIVEN: https://nocountsgiven.com 📲 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nocountsgiven/ 🔥 FOLLOW KYLE RUSH: https://www.instagram.com/itskylerush/ In the FINAL episode of No Counts Given's IDL Season 1 coverage, Kyle Rush breaks down the explosive IDL Championships Round 2 results, GRV's championship-winning performance, Brotherhood's emotional

The IDL Championships Round 1 results sparked plenty of debate but what happens when you stop judging by audience reaction and actually look at the score sheet? 🎧 LISTEN TO NO COUNTS GIVEN: https://nocountsgiven.com 📲 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nocountsgiven/ 🔥 FOLLOW KYLE RUSH: https://www.instagram.com/itskylerush/ We’re getting into complexity, musicality, staging, creativity, cleanliness, technical execution, spacing, projection, communication, a

Kyle Rush breaks down the IDL Championships from media access and concerns to season points, athlete selection, and the future of the league. He also tackles transparency, online toxicity within the dance community, and what IDL can improve as it continues building professional competitive dance. 🎧 LISTEN TO NO COUNTS GIVEN: https://nocountsgiven.com 📲 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nocountsgiven/ 🔥 FOLLOW KYLE RUSH: https://www.instagram.com/itskylerush

In this episode, Kyle Rush provides an in-depth analysis of the upcoming IDL Los Angeles Championships, sharing predictions, strategies, and insights into the teams competing. Kyle discusses the strengths and weaknesses of teams like Royal Family, Quick Style, Brotherhood, Jam Republic, GRV, and 1 Million. 🎧 LISTEN TO NO COUNTS GIVEN: https://nocountsgiven.com 📲 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nocountsgiven/ 🔥 FOLLOW KYLE RUSH: https://www.instagram.com/i

In this episode of No Counts Given, Kyle Rush sits down with Chasta Hamilton for a candid conversation about private equity, corporate consolidation, and the changing business of dance. 🎧 LISTEN TO NO COUNTS GIVEN: https://nocountsgiven.com 📲 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nocountsgiven/ 🔥 FOLLOW KYLE RUSH: https://www.instagram.com/itskylerush/ From Varsity and USASF to CLI and the growing influence of outside investment, they unpack where the money is

Davin Lawson is back on No Counts Given to talk all things dance. From competition strategy and judging to choreography, team dynamics, UDA, IDL, and the changing landscape of the dance industry. 🎧 LISTEN TO NO COUNTS GIVEN: https://nocountsgiven.com 📲 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nocountsgiven/ 🔥 FOLLOW KYLE RUSH: https://www.instagram.com/itskylerush/ We dive into what separates top-performing teams, how coaches and choreographers continue evolving c

🎧 LISTEN TO NO COUNTS GIVEN: https://nocountsgiven.com 📲 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nocountsgiven/ 🔥 FOLLOW KYLE RUSH: https://www.instagram.com/itskylerush/ Dance recruitment is changing and Sharpen Up is betting on something bigger than the traditional recruiting event. In this episode of No Counts Given, we break down the newly announced Ready by Sharpen Up, a hybrid experience combining dance education, recruitment, performance opportunities, net

🎧 LISTEN TO NO COUNTS GIVEN: https://nocountsgiven.com 📲 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nocountsgiven/ 🔥 FOLLOW KYLE RUSH: https://www.instagram.com/itskylerush/ Subscribe to No Counts Given for more reactions, dance competition analysis, choreography breakdowns, scoring discussions and honest dance industry commentary. Real Talk. Real Talent. All Things Dance. TAGS: IDL Seoul, IDL Seoul reactions, IDL Seoul commentary, IDL Seoul analysis, International

Kyle Rush sits down with industry expert Jessica Holyfield for an in-depth breakdown of the IDL season, including IDL scoring, judging criteria, score sheet captions, choreography, staging and team strategy. They discuss the growth of Royal Family, GRV, Quick Style, Jam Republic and other top dance teams while comparing competition trends across IDL, HHI and UDA. From judging consistency and scoring systems to rule loopholes, performance quality and what teams must improve be

In this episode of No Counts Given, Kyle opens the show with a look at the latest updates from Dance Team Union’s The Rankings as well as rule changes across major dance team competition circuits, including DTU and UDA. Then, Kyle sits down with dance judge, educator, and choreographer Gloria Castillo for a conversation about her journey in the dance industry, from small-town roots to judging competitions across the country. Gloria shares her perspective on what she’s seeing

Two powerhouse cheer and dance companies. One word at the center of the fight: “Worlds.” In this episode of No Counts Given, we break down the legal battle between USASF and Open Championship Series over branding, ownership, legacy, and control in the All Star cheer and dance industry. USASF says it is protecting the prestige and consumer recognition of The Cheerleading Worlds and The Dance Worlds. Open says USASF is trying to claim a word that has been used across the compet

In this episode of No Counts Given, we sit down with Taylor Vasek, Head Coach of the Minnesota Premier Dance Team at the University of Minnesota, to talk through her journey from dancer to coach and what it takes to lead a competitive program at a high level. From team culture and choreography choices to the pressure of Worlds and NDA, Taylor opens up about the lessons, challenges, and defining moments that have shaped her coaching career. This conversation dives into the det

Kyle Rush is back with a full breakdown of IDL Sydney, diving into the scores, judging trends, team strategies, and standout performances shaping the season so far. From GRV and Royal Family to Jam Republic and Brotherhood, this episode takes a closer look at how teams are building their competitive identities, where the scoring is getting tighter, and why judges may be raising the standard as the season progresses. Kyle also looks ahead to the next stops on the IDL circuit,

In this episode of No Counts Given, Kyle Rush sits down with Shan Stavropoulos and Ramona Kitching for a deep dive into the world of pom performance, judging, and routine construction. Thank you to our sponsors, this would not be possible without you. Dance Team Union | www.danceteamunion.com Sharpen Up! Dance Team Training | www.sharpenupdtt.com Pom is more than sharp arms and clean visuals. The routines that truly stand out are the ones that combine technique, musicality, s

In this episode of No Counts Given, Kyle Rush sits down with Erin Alvarado, Head Coach of the Texas Tech Dance Team, for an educational conversation on coaching, choreography, and the evolution of competitive dance team performance. We couldn't do this without today's sponsor, Dance Team Union. Dance Team Union | www.danceteamunion.com Erin shares her journey from dancer to coach, diving into the mindset, strategy, and creative decisions behind building and leading a successf

In this episode of No Counts Given, Kyle Rush sits down with Travis Lake, a trailblazing choreographer known for his work with programs like BYU, University of Minnesota, and Dance Mania All Stars, for an honest conversation about creativity, competition, and challenging the rules of the dance team industry. We couldn't do this without our sponsors, thank you! Dance Team Union | www.danceteamunion.com The College Classic | www.thecollegeclassic.com Travis opens up about the r

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

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

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

Hannah Stutts (@hannahstutts @dtu.therankings) breaks down what it really takes to stand out in the dance and pro cheer world, and it’s not just talent. From her early days in Alabama to performing with a top NFL team, Hannah shares how she built a career by doing what most dancers are told not to do: show her personality. She dives into her journey through studio training, convention circuits, and pro cheer, revealing how each step shaped her resilience, confidence, and grow