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Creating a Healthy Mindset

Let's talk about the part of auditions that isn't usually talked about- what happens after auditions are over. Whether you make the team or not, this episode will help you walk away from an audition with a healthy mindset. The final Q&A with Kenna segment (for now) concludes the episode.

A Dancer's Guide to Training & Maintaining

Val Hairston is a certified and licensed athletic trainer who works with a variety of high-performance athletes, including dancers. She talks about injury prevention, recovery, and how to implement a training program unique to you, helping you perform your best.

Get Ready with Megan

On Eight's very own GRWM! Megan McElaney, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and makeup aficionado, reveals her experience through successes (and fails) doing dance team makeup. She also shares how to achieve a long lasting makeup look that will help you walk into any audition with confidence.

Get The Look

Meet Melanie Parker: founder and owner of Melly’s Dancewear, who’s here to share all the tips and tricks to a perfect audition outfit. First impressions are made before you start dancing, so tune in to make sure you’re a stand out.

Prepping for Anything

Virtual or in-person auditions? McKenna talks through the essentials of both audition types and helps you show up prepared for anything. “Q&A with Kenna” covers pom technique, audition outfits, and learning new choreography.