Dance Comp Chat

Tap With Drew

On this last podcast of 2022 I talk to my American friend Mr. Drew Burgess about our favourite genre... Tap!! The amount of information for experienced teachers and judges,  and those who are studying tap to help their adjudicating skills is amazing! From flams to shiggy bops, time steps to how many sounds can you jam into 8 counts, we work our way from Mary Janes to J-Samms, Miller and Ben's, and Laducas! So use your plie on this fast floor and get ready to shred! Enjoy!!! 

The ”IT” Factor with Cara

Hey all!!! Episode # 5 in Season 2 of the Dance Comp Chat is now up and available for your listening enjoyment!!! I have the extreme pleasure to have the story teller herself, Miss Cara Volchoff with me talking about the elusive "IT" factor. We all know it's there, but how do we find it? How can it be achieved? How can it be developed? Plus we talk about a few extra topics for the competitive stage! There is definitely a journey to this episode! So sit back, relax and enjoy!!!

 

 

Judging withVanessa

After a few technical difficulties I am now able to share with Spotify and Google the Judging episode with Miss Vanessa Zullo. Please enjoy! 

Brian Foley - Part 2

Please continue to enjoy my conversation with Brian Foley. This is part 2 of the podcast

Brian Foley - Part 1

For all of you Spotify listeners, I had some technical difficulties with posting a few episodes. All resolved now! So please sit back and give a listen to Part 1 with the  Canadian Patriarch of the Foley Dynasty, Mr Brian Foley!!!!

Judging With Miss Vanessa

One of the most important jobs that an adjudicator has is judging!  Every single routine that goes up on the competitive stage is judged by the panel of adjudicators. But judging is not for the unexperienced. There are abilities and skills that need to be developed and nurtured to become a well versed, sought after, talented Adjudicator. And on this episode of the Dance Comp Chat I am joined by an amazing Judge and friend, Vanessa Zullo. Have a listen as we discuss what it means to be a good judge. What are we looking for in those competitive routines? Scoring, descriptive feedback, and what exactly is in Miss V's judges' kit...? Well sit back, relax and have a listen as Vanessa and I dive into the art of Judging!

Brian Foley Part 2

The continuation of the amazing discussion that I had with Mr Brian Foley! Listen to the end and see who the extra special guest is and has a quick chat with me!

 

Brian Foley Part 1

Dance Legend Brian Foley sits down with me to start off season 2 of the Dance Comp Chat! This is an episode that you don't want to miss! It was such fun to talk with Brian as we discussed so many things, that this will be aired in 2 parts! So much knowledge, wisdom, experience and stories! So sit back, relax and enjoy!

Live with Rob!!

Here is the first Live To Air show! Have a listen to me answer your questions on topics in the dance competition world!!! Enjoy!!! 

 

Acro with Trish

Get ready to stretch, limber, roll, bridge, and walk all over this one(get it...)! I sit down with the truly amazing Trish Thompson Creamer and talk Acrobatics for the competitive stage. Listen well as we discuss the differences between gymnastics and acrobatics, contortion, music, costuming, and what she has to say about a prop is eye opening! Start working those bridges people because you're going to want to be nice and flexible for this one!!! Enjoy!!