From her ballet roots to dominating the sidelines at LSU and beyond, Sammy McFadden  @sammymcfadden  is a force in the dance team world. In this no-fluff conversation, Sammy opens up about her unique journey to the top, her classical training, the insane music restrictions and the iconic pieces she has choreographed. Major THANK YOU to our Sponsor, ‪ @DanceTeamUnion - head to www.danceteamunion.com to learn more about Summer Camps, Regionals and Nationals! Follow us: @nocountsgiven on social media platforms, or visit our website www.nocountsgiven.comFollow Sammy McFadden @sammy__mcfadden Follow Kyle Rush, host of No Counts Given  @itskylerush 

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 – Intro
0:09 – Dance Team Union's Instagram Flight Contest
1:03 – Welcome to the No Counts Given Podcast
2:55 – The Trendsetter Report & Kyle's Top 6
8:37 – Who is Sammy McFadden?
14:35 – "It's Not Pressure... It's Privilege"
16:47 – Staying Authentic in the Dance Team Industry
21:11 – Music Inspiration & the Queen B
23:43 – DTU: We Celebrate YOU!
24:23 – Corral Reef’s “Fallin’” & the Journey Through Music
30:28 – The INSANE Varsity Music Restrictions
36:28 – Protecting Choreographers’ Visual Choices – We Ride at Dawn!
41:50 – What’s Next for Sammy?
45:38 – Like, Comment, Subscribe!