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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

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

Dance Team Union has released its updated rules and regulations for the 2026–2027 competition season, and while this is not a complete overhaul, there are several changes that coaches should understand before registering routines, building rosters and planning for Nationals. The updated rules apply to school-age programs, including Varsity, Junior Varsity, Middle School and Elementary teams - as well as All-Star and Studio programs. DTU has also made it easy to identify the u

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

UDA has released its updated School Dance divisions and rules for the 2026–2027 season and there is a lot to unpack. The changes that will have the greatest impact involve new Varsity division sizes, Game Day rosters, enrollment verification, athlete trade-outs, Intermediate restrictions, and Nationals eligibility. Here is the simplified version of what every school dance coach needs to know before building rosters and registering for competition. Photo Source: "Results: UDA

In this full interview, Lindsey Goldaper, head coach of the University of Tampa dance team, joins No Counts Given to talk about building a standout collegiate dance program from the inside out. Lindsey shares how Tampa continues to grow its presence in the college dance space, the challenges of developing strong team culture, and what it takes to push creative boundaries at Nationals. From leadership development and choreography strategy to community engagement and future goa

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,

Emma Cox, the leader of one of Texas’ most competitive college dance teams, joins No Counts Given to break down what it really takes to build a high-standard, high-performing program with discipline, unity, and legacy at the center. In this interview, Emma shares how her team approaches choreography, music selection, routine structure, competition preparation, recruitment, and team culture while preparing for nationals and maintaining excellence year after year.

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

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

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,

Trinity Valley Community College has built a reputation for showing up when the pressure is high, the room is loud, and the expectations are even louder. In this short interview, head coach Emma Cox gives us a closer look at the strategy, preparation, and coaching mindset behind one of the most respected programs in the competitive dance team space. That is where Trinity Valley’s coaching strategy becomes clear. Great routines are not just made by choosing the biggest skills