Dance On

Becky talks with Bethany Regan about dance, hula, and life in general. 

Tara Carbone comes on the podcast to talk weaving in and out of dance, musical theater, and how acting and dancing relate.

Ali Pickard talks about dancing in one-woman shows, teaching dance, and what life was like at a dance high school. 

Heather Daniels comes on the podcast to talk her time in Russian dance, finding a mentor, and how high school auditions can present a different set of challenges than collegiate ones. 

Jalina Porter joins the podcast to discuss her experience in step, her time with the Washington Wizards, and how that compared with being an Oakland Raiderette. 

Tia Bloom talks about growing up as a third generation dancer, auditioning for the Broncos, and why it's important to give back to the dance community. 

Katie Hazard comes on the podcast to talk dance outside of the dance team world, choreography, and some challenges of auditions.

Kaela Kuderik comes on the podcast to talk about dancing in two different NBA markets, the Laker girl audition process, and adjusting to team styles. 

Shannon Burke comes on the podcast to talk about her experiences on two different professional dance teams, the dance scene in LA, and preparation for auditions.

Gea Cacioppo comes on the podcast to talk cheer moves in dance, the difference between teams and studio life, and perseverance when it comes to auditioning. 

Missy Fuller comes on the podcast to talk about her time on the Cleveland Cavaliers Scream Team, what lessons she brings to her own students, and why she enjoyed the free-flowing improvising of a non-traditional dance group.

Mario Valenti joins the pod to talk strength training, nutrition, and the sort of programs he gives high-profile dancers such as Travis Wall.

Natalie Smith comes on the podcast to talk about making an NBA dance team at 17, the prep it takes to be game ready, and what lessons she brought from her professional dance days into her current dance coaching.

Jordyn Williams comes on the podcast to talk about her time as a Cavs girl, recovering from injuries, and how a minimal dance background isn't necessarily a deal breaker. 

Maya Harris comes on the podcast to discuss her time as a UCLA dancer, the demands of a collegiate dance team, and international travel for dance. 

Katie Koehler joins Becky on the podcast to talk about her experiences as a high school dance coach, balancing collegiate dancing and coaching, and the ways dance has helped her in her life post-dance team. 

The mics are turned! Al interviews Becky about her times as a Cavs dancer, the audition process, and a bit of the darker side of being a professional dancer.

Becky talks with former Cavs girl and Gladiator Goddess Brittany Steward about having a cheer background, the audition process, and much more! 

Becky talks to Elise Lougee, a former Cavs Girl and Gladiator Goddess about auditioning at a young age, audition outfits, and her process for memorizing extensive dances.