Behind the viral routine: Interview with UCLA choreographer BJ Das
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This week UCLA volunteer assistant coach and superstar choreographer BJ Das joins us to talk about her background as a dancer/gymnast, what she thinks makes a routine go viral, and the creative process of choregraphing a floor routine, including Nia Dennis' viral "Black Excellence" routine. We also discuss our thoughts on all of the viral college gymnastics floor routines and what we think causes a routine to go viral.  Sign the petition to get Diane Durham into the USAG Hall of Fame: https://www.change.org/p/usa-gymnastics-dianne-durham-should-be-in-the-usa-gymnastics-hall-of-flame/w?source_location=petition_nav  Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters: Amy C, Blake B, Alainne E, RyeDawg, Faith M, Kristin R, Lori S, Sabrina M, Lori A, Kourtney M, Rachel D, Erica S, Lucy S, Maria L, Elizabeth S, Sabrina N, Marianne G, Jonathan L. You guys rock! If you would like to support our podcast and become a Patreon member, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/allthingsgympod You can find merch, interview transcriptions and more at www.allthingsgympod.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/all-things-gymnastics/support
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