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What To Do If You’re Anxious About Recruitment During the Holidays
The holiday season can be one of the most stressful times in the college dance recruitment process. This blog breaks down why December feels so quiet, how dancers can use the time intentionally, and how tools like the Common Recruit Submission can help bring clarity to where they stand with different programs. It’s a calm, realistic guide to staying grounded, prepared, and confident heading into January.
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Virtual Interviews 101: What Dancers Need to Know
This blog breaks down how dancers can confidently navigate Zoom interviews with college coaches and programs. From camera setup and lighting to professionalism, communication, and handling tech hiccups, it walks dancers through every detail that helps them show up prepared and authentic. Whether you’re gearing up for your first interview or looking to sharpen your virtual presence, this guide ensures you make a strong, memorable impression.
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After You Accept An Offer: What To Do Next
Accepting a dance team offer is exciting, but what you do next matters just as much. Learn why and how to professionally communicate with coaches from programs you're declining, including email templates and phone call tips that protect your reputation and help other dancers. Your thoughtful response can build lasting relationships in the interconnected dance community.
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Finding Your Why — Especially When It Feels Hard to Show Up
When the season feels heavy and burnout hits, both dancers and coaches can lose sight of their “why.” This post is a reminder that showing up — even on the hard days, matters. Sometimes the most meaningful growth happens when we pause, reset, and reconnect with why we love to dance.
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Your Reach Goes Beyond the Roster
As a college dance coach, your influence extends far beyond your current roster. Hundreds of prospective dancers are watching your every move, analyzing every email and interaction as they chase their dream of joining your team. Learn why transparent, empathetic communication during recruitment isn't just administrative work—it's an opportunity to shape the next generation of dancers.
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Why Coaches Recruit People, Not Just Dancers
In college dance recruitment, talent may get you noticed—but personality gets you chosen. This blog explores why coaches recruit people, not just dancers, and how traits like coachability, adaptability, and team interaction can make all the difference during clinics and auditions. Learn how to show who you are beyond the 8-count and stand out as the kind of dancer coaches want to invest in.
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The Parent Playbook: How to Support Your Dancer Without Taking Over
Navigate the college dance recruitment process with confidence. Learn how to support your dancer's journey without taking over—from setting realistic goals and trusting coaches to fostering independence and having honest financial conversations. Essential guidance for dance parents ready to empower their athlete.
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Why Training Shouldn’t Stop After Making Your High School Dance Team
This blog emphasizes that making a high school dance team is only the beginning of a dancer's journey, arguing that continued training outside of regular team practices is essential for technical growth, mental resilience, and college dance career success. It warns against the plateau that comes from routine-only rehearsal and stresses that dancers who wait until senior year to intensify their training will struggle to compete with those who've consistently invested in diverse, intentional practice throughout their high school years.
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