This week we sit down with the incredible Helen Ortega — former Florida State University Golden Girls — and dive deep into her full-circle journey in the dance team world. 💃🔥

From lighting up the Nationals stage in high school…
To dancing at the collegiate level and representing FSU at UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship…
To taking the floor at ICU World Cheerleading Championships. with Team USA…

Helen shares what it really takes to perform at the highest levels — mentally, physically, and emotionally.

We talk about:
✨ The transition from high school to college dance
✨ The pressure (and privilege) of dancing on the national stage
✨ Competing at Worlds with FSU
✨ Stepping into leadership and coaching after college
✨ And how she now pours into the next generation through private training

This episode is for every dancer dreaming of that next level — and every coach and parent navigating the journey.

Trust us… you’re going to want to hear this one.