B.A. Showoff

This week we sit down with Cecilia Esteban, Spirit Program Coordinator and Head Cheer Coach at the University of Miami! We’re diving into the incredible teamwork between the cheerleaders and dancers as they practice, train, and perform together to represent one of the top universities in the country!  From rigorous training and preparation to competing and performing in the spotlight as the face o...

Competition season is right around the corner, and the question is… Are your teams REALLY ready for nationals?  On this episode of B.A. Showoff, we’re talking about all the ways dance teams can prepare, sharpen their routines, and get a competitive edge before stepping onto the national stage! From DTU rankings virtual competition, to Reginald in our area like NDA, DTU and UDA and if you’re lucky...

PART 3 IS HERE! 🔥 We’re closing out our 3-part B.A. Showoff Podcast series with Shan Stavropolulos, and this conversation is PACKED with insight, expertise, and valuable information you don’t want to miss! 🎙️💥 From the details that make a difference to the insights every coach and dancer should know, there is SO much to take away from this episode! So much information packed into ONE podcast! Wh...

B.A. SHOWOFF PODCAST | PART 2 IS HERE! 🔥🎙️ What are competition judges REALLY looking for? 👀🏆 And what separates a good Game Day routine from a WINNING one? We’re back with Shan Stavropoulos for Part 2 of our 3-part series, diving into the world of competition judging and breaking down what it takes to make your Game Day routine stand out! 📣💥 From understanding the judges’ perspective to the...

We’re taking you inside the competition world with the incredible Shan Stavropoulos, former coach of the Millard West High School Dance Team, now a respected dance team consultant and judge!  Shan brings SO much insight into what judges are really looking for, what makes a routine stand out, and how coaches can help their teams bring their absolute best to the competition floor. If you’re a coach...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎙️ B.A. Showoff is taking you to Dallas, Texas! 🤠✨ Back in May, we had the opportunity to attend the National Dance Coaches Conference (NDCA), and we’re bringing the experience straight to you! In this episode, we’re talking all about what makes this conference such an incredible experience for dance professionals. 💃 We’re breaking down:  ✨ The amazing vendors and what th...

B.A. SHOWOFF — NEW EPISODE! ✨ What if you didn’t have to choose between your dance team AND your studio? 💃🏼 We sit down with Val from Lourdes Dance Team and Kristin Liu from Dance Limited for an inspiring conversation about finding the balance between it all — school, dance team, studio, competitions, conventions, friends, and now the college recruitment process! 🎓✨ Val has experienced it all...

B.A. SHOWOFF — NEW EPISODE! ✨ What if you didn’t have to choose between your dance team AND your studio? 💃🏼 We sit down with Val from the Our Lady of Lourdes Dance Team and Kristin Liu from Dance Unlimited for an inspiring conversation about finding the balance between it all — school, dance team, studio, competitions, conventions, friends, and now the college recruitment process! 🎓✨ Val has...

🎙️🔥 B.A. SHOWOFF — AFTER HOURS | PART THREE 🔥🎙️ We’re wrapping up our 3-part After Hours series with three incredible Florida college dance coaches — Joni from the University of Miami, Joyce from UCF, and Nyah from Florida State University! 💃🏼🏆 In Part Three, we’re going behind the scenes of what it REALLY takes to coach a college dance team. How different is coaching college compared to high...

B.A. SHOWOFF — AFTER HOURS | PART TWO 🔥 What happens when three of the top college dance coaches in Florida sit down together for one conversation? 👀💃🏼 We’re going behind the scenes with Joni from the University of Miami, Joyce from UCF, and Nyah from Florida State University for a fun, honest, and unforgettable conversation about college dance! From the funny moments we’ve shared behind the s...

 B.A SHOWOFF — AFTER HOURS | PART ONE 🔥 What happens when three of the top college dance coaches in Florida sit down together for one conversation? 👀💃🏼 We’re going behind the scenes with Joni from the University of Miami, Joyce from University of Central Florida, and Nyah from Florida State University for a fun, honest, and unforgettable conversation about college dance! From the funny moments...

✨ THE CUDETTES ARE TAKING COLLEGE DANCE BY STORM! ✨ Three incredible Cudettes. Three amazing journeys. Three of the nation’s top college dance teams. 💙🖤 In our latest B.A. Showoff Alumni Podcast, we sit down with three special Cudettes who are heading off to chase their dreams at the collegiate level. But their journeys weren’t always easy. From navigating the recruitment process to figuring o...

🎙️ BA Showoff After Hours Dreaming of making your college dance team? This is the episode you’ve been waiting for. Join us as we sit down with three Coral Reef Cudettes Class of 2026 alumni who are heading off to dance on college teams this fall. They’ll share what it really takes to earn a spot on your dream team—from getting noticed by coaches and preparing years in advance to why clinics and re...

What does it really take to earn a spot on a college dance team? On this episode of  B.A. Showoff, we're sitting down with Giada, Sachy, and Mia to hear their incredible journeys through the college recruitment process. From auditions and campus visits to the emotions of committing to a program, they'll share what the experience was really like. We'll also dive into their unforgetta...

Every iconic brand has a story. This week on B.A. Showoff, we’re joined by Jaci Gruhn from Rebel Athletic to talk about the journey behind one of the most recognizable brands in the dance and cheer industry. How did Rebel Athletic go from an idea to becoming a powerhouse that’s redefining performance wear? We dive into the vision that launched the company, what inspired Rebel to enter the dance te...

🚨 The dance industry is changing… are you paying attention? This week on B.A. Showoff, we’re joined by Chasta Hamilton—owner of Stage Door Dance in North Carolina and host of the Nobody Listens to Chasta podcast—for one of the most important conversations happening in dance today. Private equity. Venture capital. Corporate ownership. What happens when investors begin buying into the dance industr...

The College Dance Team Conversation Every Dancer Needs to Hear ✨🎙️ What if preparing for college dance team was about more than just perfecting your skills? In this episode, we sit down with Carsen Rowe to talk about her new venture, Off-Season — a game-changing convention-style clinic designed to prepare dancers for the real college dance team experience. From understanding recruiting, knowing w...

🎙️✨ BA Showoff Podcast — Alumni After Hours: Part 2 is here! ✨🎙️ The stories continue… 💙🧡 Join us as we sit down with more Coral Reef Cudette alumni class of 2024 for another episode filled with laughs, unforgettable memories, and the moments that made being part of this team so special. From the friendships built, the lessons learned, the performances, the traditions, and the behind-the-scene...

B.A. Showoff After Hours Series is back! ✨ This episode takes us back ….. with our amazing Cudette Alumni from the Class of 2024 💙🖤 Join us as we catch up with these former Cudettes to hear about their favorite team memories, the moments that shaped them, and where life has taken them after high school. From college experiences to new adventures, they share how being part of the Cudettes helped...

We’re bringing you a special episode of the B.A. Showoff Podcast recorded live from the Coaches Conference! Join us as we sit down with Sarah Miller Bate the Director of USASF for an insightful conversation about the future of our industry, the growth of athletes and coaches, and the initiatives shaping the all-star community. From leadership and safety to innovation and what’s ahead for the sport...

She’s an icon, an innovator, and an inspiration to the dance team world. Join us as we sit down with Terra Saunders, owner of Dallaswear Uniforms, to hear the incredible story behind one of the most recognizable brands in dance team fashion. From humble beginnings to creating custom looks for high school, college, and professional teams across the country, Terra shares the passion, creativity, and...

Get ready for an inspiring and insightful episode of B.A. Showoff from our time at the National Dance Coaches Conference!  This week, we're joined by Mandy Yip, founder and CEO of Acrobatic Arts, one of the leading acrobatic dance training and certification organizations in the world. Mandy takes us behind the scenes of Acrobatic Arts, sharing the story of how the company was built, the missi...

Sharpen Up Dance is bringing the energy, expertise, and elite team training to the spotlight! Join us for an exciting conversation with special guest Rani Reichow — co-owner, former NFL cheerleader, and expert in building confident, high-performing dance teams. From sidelines to nationals, Rani shares what it takes to elevate performance, leadership, precision, and team culture. In this episode, w...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨 B.A. Showoff is headed to the Tribe99 Combine in Dallas, Texas! 🔥 In this episode, we sit down with Amanda Gaines from Minnesota, Jonni Rogers from the University of Miami, Carol Lloyd from Memphis, and Tribe99 CEO Carsen Rowe as they break down the energy, opportunities, and impact of this one-of-a-kind event. 💥 We also hear directly from parents and dancers who experien...

Cue the music. Nationals season is closer than you think… and the rules? They’ve changed. 👀 On this episode of B.A. Showoff, we’re breaking down a few things you need to know about the updated UDA Nationals rules, scoring changes, division updates, and the new regulations heading into the 2027 championship season. From the biggest shakeups in team divisions… to Game Day changes… to qualification...