Competition Prep for Recreational Dancers with Olivia Lou
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Olivia Lou is a dance educator and competition adjudicator here to tell us how to prepare any and all students to attend a dance competition - regardless of their level of training or the number of hours a week they spend in the studio.  We talk about the pros and cons of competitive dance, how to mentally and physically prepare students for the experience, and what makes a piece stand out in a competitive setting...plus a first for me - threatening to fight one of my podcast guests over an opinion on competition choreography! 😂 Enjoy! Theme Music by GBMystical!  www.gbmystical.comRecorded Via Squadcast
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