About this episode

Cindy and Ali discuss the dance world with guests Lindsay Danielson and Travis Cahill, covering competition season and coaching styles.

Cindy and Ali sit down with Lindsay Danielson and Travis Cahill for a real-deal conversation about the dance world—what’s amazing, what’s tough, and everything in between. They get into what makes dance different from other sports, share thoughts on college nationals, and break down how different coaching styles can shape a team. Plus: it’s officially high school competition season, so you know there’s plenty to talk about. Travis is a lifelong dancer who started at age five, trained in tap, ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Cindy, Ali

Guests: Lindsay Danielson, Travis Cahill

Topics covered

• dance competition
• coaching styles
• college nationals
• dance sports
• high school competition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Just For Kix

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