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Kyle Rush breaks down the 2026 Dance Team Union Nationals Hip Hop and Spirit Showdown divisions with zero fluff and full receipts. From score sheet strategy to the teams that actually understood musicality, spacing, and texture... this is the real conversation behind the numbers. 🔥 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! No Counts Given is excited to partner with Rebel At

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, 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 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 podcast sponsor, Dance Team Union. Head over to www.danceteamunion.com to learn more about their summer camps, regional competitions and nationals events. This week on No Counts Given, Kyle Rush sits down with Troy and Marisa Corrales to pull back the curtain on the dance team competition world. Now listen, I understand. Dance Team Union is a big sponsor and partner to No Counts Given. This conversation comes from a non-bias perspective. From all-star c

Thank you to our sponsor, Dance Team Union! Head to www.danceteamunion.com for more information on their summer camps, regionals and national events! On this episode of No Counts Given, we’re diving headfirst into the firestorm surrounding the Minnesota Vikings’ decision to add male cheerleaders to their roster. Louie and Blaize are breaking barriers in the NFL, but their trailblazing move has sparked backlash from fans and critics who claim men don’t belong on the sidelines.