Guests - Erin Alvarado and Kristin Daniel

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor

In Episode 259 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, LSU Tiger Girls choreographer Kristin Daniel and Texas Tech dance team coach and dance faculty member Erin Alvarado school us on the similarities and differences between dancing at a studio and being a part of a dance team. 

Topics Include:

•  How studio training can inform your college dance team experience
•  The realities of college dance team training 
•  Tips for the audition process

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Check out some of the routines we mentioned in the episode!

• Oops!...I Did It Again - Kristin Daniel choreo, LSU Jazz Finals 2026
• Are You That Somebody - Kristin Danciel choreo, LSU 2024

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