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In this episode of No Counts Given, Kyle Rush breaks down the Pom and Kick divisions at Dance Team Union Nationals, going far beyond placements and into what actually separates good from great. What really moves a score? What is “overall impression” actually rewarding? And why is one emotion not enough anymore? Kyle unpacks the DTU Pom score sheet, explains how judges evaluate technique, difficulty, choreography, and thematic clarity, and calls out where teams are leaving poi

🔥 MAJOR THANK YOU to our sponsors! Show some love to Rebel Athletic, Dance Team Union & Sharpen Up Dance Team Training and let them know No Counts Given sent you! No Counts Given is excited to partner with Rebel Athletic — one of the fastest-growing names in the dance industry. Known for delivering show-stopping costumes to some of the biggest teams in the nation, Rebel creates custom looks for every style, every vision, and every budget. If you're ready to take your team's

In this episode of No Counts Given, Amanda Gaines pulls back the curtain on Minnesota’s emotional nationals run... and we’re not keeping it surface level. We’re talking co-ed divisions. The jazz vs. lyrical debate that refuses to die. Judging transparency and whether teams truly trust the system. The mental toll media attention brings. And yes… the real story behind a Netflix documentary. This is about legacy, leadership, and choosing team over headlines. If you care about wh

In this episode of No Counts Given, Kyle Rush breaks down the energy building toward Dance Team Union Nationals, spotlighting three routines already sparking conversation before teams even hit the floor. From Pasco's explosive, texture-driven hip hop to Bingham’s precision-packed jazz and Floyd Central’s legacy-defining pom, this episode digs into what separates contenders from champions. 🔥 MAJOR THANK YOU to our sponsors! Show some love to Rebel Athletic, Dance Team Union &

If you’ve ever felt invisible at a recruitment event, this conversation is for you. In this episode of No Counts Given, Kyle Rush sits down with Rani and Lindsey, co founders of Sharpen Up, to pull back the curtain on the dance recruitment system and why it only seems to work for about 10% of dancers. Together, they unpack how Sharpen Up has spent season after season intentionally building events where every dancer is seen, coached, and supported rather than lost in overcrowd

Nationals season is officially loading… and the clock is ticking. ⏱️ 🔥 MAJOR THANK YOU to our sponsors! Show some love to Rebel Athletic, Dance Team Union & Sharpen Up Dance Team Training and let them know No Counts Given sent you! No Counts Given is excited to partner with Rebel Athletic — one of the fastest-growing names in the dance industry. Known for delivering show-stopping costumes to some of the biggest teams in the nation, Rebel creates custom looks for every style,

In this episode of No Counts Given, Kyle Rush confronts the lack of representation, cultural context, and accountability surrounding UDA College Nationals... especially within hip hop judging. This is a necessary conversation about transparency, credit, and who gets a voice in shaping the future of competitive dance.

🔥 MAJOR THANK YOU to our sponsors! Show some love to Rebel Athletic, Dance Team Union & Sharpen Up Dance Team Training and let them know No Counts Given sent you! No Counts Given is excited to partner with Rebel Athletic — one of the fastest-growing names in the dance industry. Known for delivering show-stopping costumes to some of the biggest teams in the nation, Rebel creates custom looks for every style, every vision, and every budget. If you're ready to take your team's

🔥 MAJOR THANK YOU to our sponsors! Show some love to Dance Team Union & Sharpen Up Dance Team Training and let them know No Counts Given sent you! Are you registered for The Rankings, Regionals, or Nationals yet? 👀 Don’t miss your shot to compete at one of the biggest dance team events of the season. Head to www.danceteamunion.com and get registered ASAP. This is a season you do not want to miss. 💥 www.danceteamunion.com We want to send a huge thank you and all our love to

🔥 MAJOR THANK YOU to our sponsors! Show some love to Rebel Athletic, Dance Team Union & Sharpen Up Dance Team Training and let them know No Counts Given sent you! No Counts Given is excited to partner with Rebel Athletic — one of the fastest-growing names in the dance industry. Known for delivering show-stopping costumes to some of the biggest teams in the nation, Rebel creates custom looks for every style, every vision, and every budget. If you're ready to take your team's

No Counts Given is excited to partner with Rebel Athletic — one of the fastest-growing names in the dance industry. Known for delivering show-stopping costumes to some of the biggest teams in the nation, Rebel creates custom looks for every style, every vision, and every budget. If you're ready to take your team's presence to the next level, it's time to experience the Rebel Difference. Are you registered for The Rankings, Regionals, or Nationals yet? 👀 Don’t miss your shot

🔥 MAJOR THANK YOU to our sponsors! Show some love to Dance Team Union and let them know No Counts Given sent you! Are you registered for The Rankings, Regionals, or Nationals yet? 👀 Don’t miss your shot to compete at one of the biggest dance team events of the season. Head to www.danceteamunion.com and get registered ASAP. This is a season you do not want to miss. 💥

🔥 MAJOR THANK YOU to our sponsors! Show some love to Dance Team Union and let them know No Counts Given sent you! Are you registered for The Rankings, Regionals, or Nationals yet? 👀 Don’t miss your shot to compete at one of the biggest dance team events of the season. Head to www.danceteamunion.com and get registered ASAP. This is a season you do not want to miss. 💥

🔥 MAJOR THANK YOU to our sponsors! Show some love to Rebel Athletic & Dance Team Union and let them know No Counts Given sent you! No Counts Given is excited to partner with Rebel Athletic — one of the fastest-growing names in the dance industry. Known for delivering show-stopping costumes to some of the biggest teams in the nation, Rebel creates custom looks for every style, every vision, and every budget. If you're ready to take your team's presence to the next level, it's

🔥 MAJOR THANK YOU to our sponsors! Show some love to Dance Team Union and let them know No Counts Given sent you! Are you registered for The Rankings, Regionals, or Nationals yet? 👀 Don’t miss your shot to compete at one of the biggest dance team events of the season. Head to www.danceteamunion.com and get registered ASAP. This is a season you do not want to miss. 💥 🎙️ Guest: Marissa Powers (@_marissapowers) In today’s episode, Kyle sits down with choreographer and creato

🔥 MAJOR THANK YOU to our sponsors! Show some love to Rebel Athletic & Dance Team Union and let them know No Counts Given sent you! No Counts Given is excited to partner with Rebel Athletic — one of the fastest-growing names in the dance industry. Known for delivering show-stopping costumes to some of the biggest teams in the nation, Rebel creates custom looks for every style, every vision, and every budget. If you're ready to take your team's presence to the next level, it's

🔥 MAJOR THANK YOU to our sponsors! Show some love to Rebel Athletic & Dance Team Union and let them know No Counts Given sent you! No Counts Given is excited to partner with Rebel Athletic — one of the fastest-growing names in the dance industry. Known for delivering show-stopping costumes to some of the biggest teams in the nation, Rebel creates custom looks for every style, every vision, and every budget. If you're ready to take your team's presence to the next level, it's

🔥 MAJOR THANK YOU to our sponsors! Show some love to Dance Team Union and let them know No Counts Given sent you! Are you registered for The Rankings, Regionals, or Nationals yet? 👀 Don’t miss your shot to compete at one of the biggest dance team events of the season. Head to www.danceteamunion.com and get registered ASAP. This is a season you do not want to miss. 💥 🎙️ Guest: Nicole Trigani (@trigschoreo & trigschoreo.com) “Born and raised in New Jersey, Nicole grew up tr

Help support the Morris family: Meal Train® for The Morris Family - https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/3y3nnw Remembering Destiny - Helping Her Family Through This Loss - https://gofund.me/8ff8a2e3a 🔥 MAJOR THANK YOU to our sponsors! Show some love to Dance Team Union and let them know No Counts Given sent you! Are you registered for The Rankings, Regionals, or Nationals yet? 👀 Don’t miss your shot to compete at one of the biggest dance team events of the season. Head to...

🔥 MAJOR THANK YOU to our sponsors! Show some love to Dance Team Union and let them know No Counts Given sent you! Are you registered for The Rankings, Regionals, or Nationals yet? 👀 Don’t miss your shot to compete at one of the biggest dance team events of the season. Head to www.danceteamunion.com and get registered ASAP. This is a season you do not want to miss. 💥 On this episode of No Counts Given, Kyle sits down with Mandy Yip, founder of Acrobatic Arts Inc., the globa