Vershion Lee

Major Business Podcast

Arts EN ↓ 7 episodes

Welcome to the Major Business Podcast, where we talk all things HBCU dance —from strategy, structure, leadership, performance, and training. Hosted by Vershion F. Lee, the podcast explores the business, culture, and impact of majorette or HBCU dance through conversations with coaches, dancers, choreographers, trainers, and industry professionals. Each episode provides insight, education, and real conversations designed to elevate dancers, parents, band directors, coaches, and programs at the community team, high school, and collegiate levels. It’s not gossip — it’s education.

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Vershion Lee

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Who's Responsible for HBCU Audition Preparation? | Coach Mel Explains | Ep 15 08.07.2026 1:09:43

Send us Fan Mail **Who's Responsible for HBCU Dance Audition Preparation?** If your goal is to dance at an HBCU, one question deserves an honest answer: **Who's responsible for making sure you're ready?** In Episode 15 of Major Business Podcast, Coach Melaneice Gibbs shares why 'training isn't optional' for dancers pursuing collegiate opportunities. Drawing from her e...

Talent Ain't Enough: HBCU Dance, Leadership & the Road to Professional Dance | Ep 14 24.06.2026 1:08:51

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to go from an HBCU dancer to a professional performer? In this episode of the Major Business Podcast, I sit down with Shatangela Jackson, also known as 'Tan'...former 14 Karat Gold Dancer & Captain at Bethune-Cookman University, former Miami Heat and Florida Panthers dancer, educator, and current Dance Director at Florida Memorial University....

The HBCU Dance Journey: Auditions, Team Life & Becoming a Coach | Ep 6 10.06.2026 1:02:21

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to make an HBCU dance team—and what happens after you make it? In this episode of Major Business Podcast, Sydney shares her full journey through HBCU dance life—from preparing for auditions, to the reality of being on the team, to transitioning into a dance educator and high school coach. If you’re an aspiring HBCU dancer, current team member, or coach gui...

Why Dancers Quit Dance Teams | Coaching, Rapport & Retention (HBCU Danceline & High School) | Ep 4 09.06.2026 1:31:40

Send us Fan Mail Why dancers quit dance teams and how coaches can improve team retention, leadership, and dance program organization. In Episode 4 of the Major Business Podcast, veteran dance coach Chance Scott-Bennett powerful insight from more than 14 years of coaching experience and over a decade leading the Albany State Golden Passionettes. Coach Chance discusses how rapport, trust, and leader...

The Truth Behind Morgan's Rankings: It’s All in the Count Selection | Ep 3 25.05.2026 1:00:53

Send us Fan Mail This Episode features the one and only Morgan Williams (@Morgandidthat) — the creator behind some of the most influential HBCU dance rankings, weekly reviews, and majorette/hbcu dance commentary online. In this episode, Morgan breaks down how smaller teams get on his radar for review, importance of count selection, performance quality, rival matches throughout the season his humbl...

The Business Side of Danceline Coaching Nobody Talks About | Ep 11 13.05.2026 1:09:16

Send us Fan Mail Stop Running Your Danceline Like Chaos... 🎙️ In this episode, Mallorie Robinson joins us to discuss one of the biggest issues in the danceline world: inefficiency behind the scenes. As a former HBCU dancer, veteran high school danceline coach, and creator of The CoachMode App, Mallorie shares how her own coaching experiences inspired her to create systems that help coaches manage...

Dancers only need 2 years on danceline! That's It! | Ep 10 12.05.2026 1:10:15

Send us Fan Mail How do you actually prepare for HBCU dancelines AND a professional dance career? Ebony breaks it down: In this episode of Major Business, we sit down with Ebony Harris, Head Coach of Jonesboro HS Majestic Dancing Dolls and Founder of @onthe50_: HBCU Danceline Combine to discuss HBCU danceline prep, recruiting, cross-training for dancers, and how to prepare for dance in general BE...