The 8 Count Audio Podcast

May 29 2024: Introducing Maddy Vercelli

Episode Summary

We're back and in full-out summer mode! Time to introduce (one of our two) national championship dancer Maddy Vercelli of the famed Minnesota Dance Team and alum of the Joliet Catholic Dance Team! In this all-about-Maddy episode we talk about the biggest challenges of transitioning from a top tier h.s. team to a championship-level college team -- electrifying the arena at IHSA state -- the 3-season rhythm of a college dance team schedule -- the spotlight of Big 10 sports -- the college nationals experience -- and thoughts on her dance styles through the years. I mean, hey, we covered all we could in 20 minutes, so stick around throughout the summer for more Maddy insights and stories! She wraps up with a fundamental but super valuable tip to help dancers kick off their summer.