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Hey there, future dance superstars and parents! 🌟 Are you a high school dynamo with a passion for dance and a gazillion questions about where to take your moves after graduation? Look no further! Join us on an exciting journey through the glittering world of dance colleges as we help you pirouette into the perfect program for you!
In our lively and upbeat podcast, we dish out the deets on the nation's top dance colleges, bringing you the inside scoop straight from the experts themselves – Deans, Professors, and even some cool cats who've strutted their stuff on those very same dance floors!
Picture this... fun-filled episodes packed with insights, interviews, and maybe a sprinkle of dance-floor magic! 🕺✨ We're on a mission to uncover what makes each University or College shine, because let's face it, choosing the right college is a big deal!
As your guide through this toe-tapping adventure, I've been there, done that. Picture a small-town dancer from North Dakota (yours truly!) feeling utterly lost in the whirlwind of senior year. I wasted time and money galore on university-hopping before finding my groove. Now, I'm here to save you from the same dance detours!
Discover your unique dance destiny, avoid the pitfalls, and learn how to thrive in the program that will make you the absolute best version of YOU. 🎓
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Let's dance our way to your bright future together! 🎉💃 #DanceYourDreams #dancers
So, slip on those dance shoes, hit play, and get ready to chassé into the future of your dreams!
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#90: Why Some Music Gives Dancers Something to Perform (And Some Music Doesn't)
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Jul 22, 2026 |
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#89: Why Your Dancer Still Can't Get Their Splits
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Jul 15, 2026 |
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#88: The BIG Mistake Competitive Dancers Are Making (World Cup Lesson)
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Jul 02, 2026 |
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#87: You Have to Show Love Before the Heartbreak
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May 14, 2026 |
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#86: 3 Myths About Facial Expressions in Dance
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May 07, 2026 |
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#85: The 3 Types of Dancers I See (and what’s holding them back)
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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#84: Hey Dancer, Stop Working So Hard (And Start Working Smarter)
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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#83 Why Your Dance Goals Aren’t Working (And How to Fix That in 2026)
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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#82: The Office Cleaning Obsession — Stop Waiting for Perfect Before You Start
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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#81: Stop Waiting—Start Deciding: How to Choose Your Next Step After High School
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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#80: Fix Your Focus Face: The Expression Secret That Makes You Stand Out
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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#79: The Blind Spot — Why What You Feel on Stage Isn’t Always What They See
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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#78: The Grass Isn’t Always Greener at Another Studio
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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#77: The Chili Story: Why Practice (Not Perfection) Builds Stage Presence
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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#76: Choreography Made Simple: How to Learn Dances Quickly
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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#75: Stage Presence Is NOT Something You’re Born With: How to Train It and Transform Your Confidence on Stage
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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#74: More Isn’t Better: Why Dancers Need Quality Over Quantity in Class
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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#73: Dance Studio Favoritism? What Parents Should Do (and NOT Do)
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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#72: Dance Instagram for Kids: Safe or Smart? Parent Guide to Social Media in Dance
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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#71: Don’t Compare Your Rehearsal to Their Perfect Post
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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#70: How to Win Your Next Job Interview (Even If You’re an Actor!)
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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#69: The 75% Rule: Why Even Great Dancers Don’t Always Score High
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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#68: 3 Most Misunderstood Dance Competition Mistakes
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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#67: It’s Not About More Class — It’s About How You Take Dance Class
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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#66: Nationals Mindset: How to Get the Most Out of Your Experience
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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#65: Use Your Strengths (And Hide What Doesn’t Help You)
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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#64: Quick Tricks vs Real Feels: The Truth About What Leaves a Lasting Impact on Stage
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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#63: Dancer First, Pageant Girl Second: How Pageants Can Boost Your Career
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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#62: Why Your Preteen Dancer's Lack of Motivation Isn’t a Sign to Quit
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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#61: Would I Hire You Based on Your Instagram?
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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#60: Why You’re Not Picking Up Choreography—And How Patterns Can Fix That
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May 28, 2025 |
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#59: Dancing Through Your Period: Real Talk and Relief Tips
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May 21, 2025 |
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#58: Start Now - How High School Dancers Can Prepare for College Dance Programs
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May 14, 2025 |
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#57: Is a Dance Degree Worth It? What It’s Really Like to Major in Dance
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May 08, 2025 |
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#56: How to Understand Your Child’s Dance Critiques – Part 2: Technique Talk Decoded
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May 02, 2025 |
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#55: How to Understand Your Child’s Dance Critiques (Even When They Sound Like Another Language) Part 1: Posture, Placement, Presence
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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#54: That’s Not Fair! – Dance Competition Levels & What Skills Really Mean
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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#53: The Power of Summer Dance Intensives
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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#52 Dance Competition Etiquette: How to Stand Out for the Right Reasons
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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#51: The Secret to a Strong Ending: How to Finish Your Dance Routine with Confidence
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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#50: Unveiling the Fame Method - Your 4-Step Path to Stage Stardom
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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#49 The Secret Sauce of Stage Presence - What Winners Do Differently
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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#48 Master Your On-Stage Walk: How to Make a Winning First Impression in Dance Competitions
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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#47 Mastering Theater Auditions: Insights from a Children's Theater Director
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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#46 Mastering Musicality for Dance Competitions
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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#45 Mastering Facial Expressions to Score Higher at Dance Competition
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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#44: The Competitive Edge: What Dance Competition Judges Are Really Looking For
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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#43: Mastering College Application Deadlines
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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#42: When to Use Props at Dance Competitions: Tips from the Judges Point of View
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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#41: How to Craft Performances to Gain Bonus Points at Competition
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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#40: New Year, New Mindset: Embracing Growth for Dancers and Dance Parents
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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#39: Slippery Dance Floors: Tips and Tricks for Performing Like a Pro
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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#38: How to Choose the Right Dance Mentor
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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#37: The Truth About Dancing in Heels in Competitive Dance
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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#36: In the Right Place: Trusting Your Dance Studio Journey
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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#35: Warm Up the Warm-Up: Preparing for Dance Class the Right Way
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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#34: Blocking Out Distractions: Why Smart Watches and Media Have No Place in Dance Class
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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#33: Ballet Barre Focus: Techniques for Staying Engaged and Learning Faster
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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#32: How to Get Noticed at Dance Workshops or with Guest Choreographers
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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#31: Improv: How to win at Improv for dancers?
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May 22, 2024 |
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#30: Crafting Your College Dance Application Videos: Tips and Requirements
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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#29: Professional Photography... What do I need as a high school senior?
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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#28: Winning the College Resume - How to build a dance resume
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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#27: Building a Winning Dance Portfolio
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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#26: Messy Hair... You Should Care!
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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#25: Eye Contact with Dance Judges... Yes or no?
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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#24: Mastering Relationships in Dances to Score Higher at Competition
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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#23: Dance College Application Dos and Don'ts
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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#22: Narrowing the Dance College Search - Where to Begin?
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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#21: Dance Application Process when Applying for College
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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#20: College Auditions: What to Expect
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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#19: 4 Essential Steps to Secure Your Spot in the Dance College of Your Dreams
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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#18: Choosing the Right Dance College – Where to Begin
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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#17: Theater Arts Preparatory School - Las Vegas Dance Trade School
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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#16: Get The Education You Want When They Say No!
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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#15: Tap Dance with Diana Brooks
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Jun 09, 2022 |
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#14: MFA... is it for me? with Maddie Kurtz
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Jun 17, 2021 |
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#13: University of Houston with Karen Stokes
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Feb 10, 2021 |
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#12: Oklahoma City University with Jo Rowan & Dean Mel
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Jan 27, 2021 |
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#11: Academic Advising with Max Vasapoli
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Jan 06, 2021 |
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#10: Mercyhurst University with Noelle Partusch
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Dec 24, 2020 |
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#9: USF Tampa with Michael Foley
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Aug 11, 2020 |
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#8: CalArts with Lilia Deering
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Jul 07, 2020 |
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#7: Point Park University with Kiesha Lalama
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Jun 30, 2020 |
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#6: U of Memphis with Jill Guyton Nee and Michael Medcalf
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Jun 23, 2020 |
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#5: CAP21 NYC with Kim Schafer
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Jun 16, 2020 |
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#4: U of Arizona with Melissa Lowe
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Jun 09, 2020 |
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#3: SMU with Christopher Dolder
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Jun 02, 2020 |
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#2: UNCSA with Brenda Daniels
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May 30, 2020 |
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#1: Basic College Info
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Apr 30, 2020 |
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Trailer
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Apr 28, 2020 |