Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
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Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Hip Hop at Competition - What is Missing in the Genre
Guests - Justin Streeter, Angelina and Karlo Familara
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 177 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we are joined by Justin Streeter, and Angelina and Karlo Familara, all educators of street styles and hip hop, to discuss their points of view when it comes to the hip hop category at competition.
Topics Include:
- Why foundations and fundamentals matter in hip hop and street styles just as much as in ballet
- What they are looking for in hip hop choreography at competition
- Advice for studio owners looking for quality hip hop teachers
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