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Episode 13: Beyond the Brochures - Inside the Top Dance Programs in the U.S.

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The conversation continues in Part TWO of our College Dance Series on Rhinestones and Rants. In Part 1, we decoded the basics of a B.A. vs. B.F.A. degree. Now in Part 2, we’re taking it deeper:
👉 How auditions REALLY work beyond the combo (interviews, improv, solos & more).
👉 Red flags in program brochures 🚩 (and what they mean for your dancer’s future).
👉 The truth about triple-threat training vs. single-focus conservatories. 👉 How to prepare early (yes, junior year!) so you’re not scrambling.

✨ Hosted by Alyssa Better with dance mom & researcher ReJana Krause, this is the episode every parent and dancer needs before applications, prescreens, and auditions hit.

"Behind every fearless dancer is a dedicated mom who believed in them first..."

Why You'll Love Listening to Rhinestones and Rants

Unfiltered Dance Mom Realness – Get the honest truth behind the glitter, trophies, and backstage drama.

Insider Secrets – Learn what studios won’t tell you, and how to spot red flags before you commit.

Relatable Stories – Laugh, cry, and cringe along with real experiences from the frontlines of competitive dance.

Expert Guests & Coaches – Hear from studio owners, choreographers, and convention owners and legends.

Tips for Every Stage – From first plié to final senior solo, we’ve got the roadmap.

The Tea is Hot – Because sometimes, you just need to vent about rhinestones, rehearsal schedules, and $400 jackets.

Parent-to-Parent Advice – Support, survival tips, and everything in between from someone who’s been through it all.

Curtain Call to College Series: Your Backstage Pass to the Application Process:

BFA or BA - on the road to college series - how to best prepare.

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