The 8 Count Audio Podcast

Ep3: the one where coronavirus cancelled the state dance tourney in Indiana and then we talked about coaching, being on 8CA, and tech

Episode Summary

Updates on Indiana, Illinois teams at NDA nationals, and a peak at how Minnesota wraps up their season. Convos with an exiting coach on the mental side of prepping a team, an 8CA staffer on tryouts, and one of our tech experts on jumps and discs.

Episode Notes

Sad news about Indiana's cancelled state dance event, and happier news about teams returning from NDA nationals. We chat with newly-former Waubonsie Valley coach Megan Voitik on her experiences on both days at state and wrapping up her time with WV, plus some fun memories of her time dancing at Neuqua Valley back in the day! We check out Minnesota's unique way of closing out their dance season. What's it like to watch competitions as a part of the 8CA squad? Hannah Bolden lets you know. She also tells us what is was like to be on Lincoln-Way Central while they suddenly erupted into an elite 3A team, and we cover some tryouts tips as well. Alli Heckman stops by to talk dance categories, grand jete tips, and spinning disc technique. Hint: it's all about the booty.