Major thank you to our sponsor, Dance Team Union! Head to www.danceteamunion.com for more information on their regional and national competitions.

We're expanding the show... Are you ready? Thank you everyone for your support. It's competition season!!!

Major THANK YOU to our sponsor, Dance Team Union! Head to www.danceteamunion.com to learn more about their regional and national events! Alright, here is part 2! If you haven't watched part 1, go watch! Dance Podcast, No Counts Given, Dance Team Talk, Dance Team Culture, Dance Team Drama, Dance Industry, Dance Team Coach, Dance Team Nationals, Dance Community, Top Dance Coaches, Dance Choreographers, Dance Team Controversy, Coaching Under Pressure, Social Media and Coaching, Dance Team Leadership, Dance Team Standards, Dance Team Tea, Hot Takes Only, Podcast Clips, Dance TikTok, Coach Reactions, Dance Talk, DCC, Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, Dance Team Union, The College Classic, UDA Dance Nationals, National Dance Team Championships, USASF Dance Worlds, NDA Dance Nationals, College Nationals

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 competitions to college-style powerhouses like UDA, NDA, and DTU, this conversation breaks down what it’s really like to navigate today’s dance landscape.

We talk about the challenges in the all star dance team realm, how strict scoring can stifle creativity, and why music choices can make or break a routine. Troy and Marisa share their perspective on judging, transparency, and why fundamentals in training matter now more than ever. Plus, we dive into the differences between UDA, NDA, and DTU… 

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THANK YOU to our sponsor @DanceTeamUnion. It’s almost regionals season, head over to their website for more information on their events! www.danceteamunion.com 

Jason Pickett shares his journey from a non-traditional dance upbringing to becoming a sought-after convention teacher and social media influencer. He discusses the impact of social media on his career, the importance of mentorship for dancers, and the challenges of judging in the competitive dance world. 

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MAJOR THANK YOU to our sponsor Dance Team Union. Head to www.danceteamunion.com for more information on their competition and national events! When you put two unfiltered individuals in a room talking about their passions… this is what you get. Danyel - thank you for coming on No Counts Given! Danyel is a Southern California bred POWERHOUSE of a dancer and individual. Founding and directing two well decorated companies, V-Mo and LFG. Recently diving into the Dance Team industry, Danyel has proven herself to be a dominating artist in all areas of dance. You can find Danyel on Instagram @danyelmoulton and TikTok at @mieko6117 00:00 Welcome to No Counts Given Podcast + Sponsor Shoutout1:57 Meet Danyel Moulton 5:26 Danyel Moulton on Finding Her Voice in Dance & Activism8:30 Why Success in Dance Is More Than Just Talent12:06 Hip Hop International & Danyel’s Journey Through Separation13:23 LFG: The Powerhouse All-Female Dance Crew15:38 Reflecting on Danyel’s Achievements & Future of LFG Dance Crew19:50 No Means No... When Media Crosses Boundaries in Dance22:37 Building Community & Respect in Dance Competitions25:31 The Creation & Purpose Behind V-Mo Dance Company30:52 High Stakes in Dance Competition... What’s On the Line31:43 Why Everyone Roots for the Underdog 33:30 Betrayal & Integrity: Hard Lessons in the Dance Industry37:12 Healthy Competition vs. Disrespect in Dance Teams40:14 V-Mo Entering the IDL Pro League?41:49 The Business of Dance: Branding, Career & Opportunities44:32 What’s Next for V-Mo 45:25 Professionalism of College Dance Teams48:11 “Hip Hop Tricks” in Dance Team Routines51:01 Washington State University Dance Team is HEATING UP!55:45 Danyel Moulton’s Legacy in Dance... PERIOD.dance team nationals, uda college nationals, nda college nationals, dance worlds 2025, all star dance worlds, dance team choreography, pom dance routine, jazz dance nationals, hip hop dance competition, gameday dance team, pro dance teams, nba dance team, nfl cheer and dance, college dance team life, dance team vlog, behind the scenes dance team, dance team reaction, dance podcast, no counts given podcast, dance team interviews

Head to www.danceteamunion.com for more information on their regional and national events.

From making history as one of the first male NFL cheerleaders, to leading the industry as a college dance team coach - Jesse Hernandez is on the show to share his experience with public backlash and how the New Orleans Saints organization supported him through it all.

And of course we're going to talk about the college dance team recruiting mess of it all!!! What is going on!?!

Thank you to our INCREDIBLE sponsor, Dance Team Union! For more information on The Rankings, go to www.danceteamunion.com 

Today’s episode… Wow. Three incredible judges weighing in on my favorite dance team category. From judging misconceptions, acro skills, turn combinations… we touch on so much… SO MUCH. 

Let me know what you think… are we in a pom pandemic? Eeeek. 

00:00 - Welcome to the No Counts Given Podcast! 

01:29 - The Evolution of Pom 

08:33 - Judges Non-Negotiable’s in Pom

14:00 - Authenticity Matters!!

18:14 - Understanding Score Sheets and Competition Circuits

21:17 - Are we DONE with themes??? (finally)

25:16 - Originality vs. Formulaic in Pom

31:42 - Balancing Creativity and Difficulty 

37:33 - The Future of Pom: Most Influential Choreographers

50:20 - Dream Judges Panel

Thank you to our sponsor, Dance Team Union! Head over to www.danceteamunion.com for more information on their regional and national competitions! Hip hop in dance team is one of the most exciting and most debated categories on the score sheet. In this episode of No Counts Given, I sit down with three highly respected hip hop judges from across the competition world to tackle the questions everyone’s asking but no one’s answering.

00:00 - Understanding Hip Hop in Dance Competitions

02:58 - The Role of Judges at Dance Team Hip Hop Competitions

06:09 - NO MORE HEADSPRINGS!!

08:56 - The Impact of Scoring Systems on Hip Hop

11:58 - Authenticity and Execution in Hip Hop

14:49 - The Influence of Music on Hip Hop Performance

17:56 - Judging Bias and Scoring Inconsistencies

29:07 - Judging with Integrity

32:15 - Navigating Controversial Music Choices

36:08 - Bridging the Gap in Dance Communities

41:28 - Honoring Hip Hop Culture in Routines

46:31 - Innovative Staging and Performance

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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.

I’ll unpack the outrage, the double standards, and what this means for the next generation of dancers. Plus, we’ll take a hard look at the disturbing turn of events in the senior male dancer dance-off, where artistry was overshadowed by shock value. From NFL sidelines to the competition stage, this episode exposes the messy reality behind the headlines.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 – Controversy Behind the Minnesota Vikings Male Cheerleaders

0:54 – Dance Team Union’s College Instagram Flight Contest

1:52 – Welcome to the No Counts Given Podcast

3:32 – Who Are Louie Conn and Blaize Sheik?

6:11 – Minnesota Vikings Social Media BACKLASH!!!

10:51 – MEN in Pro Sports Entertainment… MEN!!

16:30 – Over-Sexualizing WOMEN in Pro Entertainment

21:06 – Dance Team Union Regionals!!

22:01 – US Senator Tuberville Speaks Out on Vikings Male Cheerleaders?!?

33:53 – The MESS of The Dance Awards Senior Male Best Dancer

39:11 – Like, Comment, and Subscribe!!

The conversation of the year, high school dance team versus dance studio training. What really sets dancers up for success post high-school life? Can high school dance team athletes make it onto an elite college program with only high school training? How necessary is dance studio training?Thank you to our sponsor, Dance Team Union! Head over to www.danceteamunion.com for more information on their regional and national events! Follow Kyle Rush, host of No Counts Given  @itskylerush  Follow Shanna Kirkpatrick @shannakirckpatrick Follow Bryce Trahan @brycetramontetrahan Follow Ashley Frazo @thats.so.cashney Follow Holly Beth Land @hollybeth11 Follow Kirstie Adanick  @kirstieadanick1633