The (Im)Perfect Cheerleader Podcast
This podcast is for aspiring, current and former professional cheerleaders and dancers. We talk all things professional cheerleading and dancing at the highest level. We give helpful tips, share insightful stories, give actionable steps and share the true beauty of the sport.
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#191: Dancer's spatial awareness, Zara Larsson Lollapalooza performance (opens the original)
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In this episode, Jasmine Neely breaks down what spatial awareness really means in dance and why it matters both on and off the dance floor. She also shares her thoughts on Zara Larsson’s Lollapalooza performance, the singer’s artistry, and what makes her such a compelling pop star right now. In this episode, you’ll hear about: What spatial awareness means in dance How dancers notice movement, energy, and personal space Why spatial awareness matters in freestyle, formations, and crowded environme
#190: Amber Desiree (AD) on Love Is Blind, NBA and NFL dance life (opens the original)
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Amber Desiree, also known as AD, joins The PROformance Review for a wide-ranging conversation about her life before reality TV, her years as a New England Patriots cheerleader and Charlotte Hornets Honey Bee, and what it took to thrive in pro dance. She also opens up about Love Is Blind, the realities of public life, and how motherhood and marriage have reshaped her priorities. In this episode, AD shares the discipline, pressure, and sisterhood of pro dance, plus the confidence she gained from y
#189: What are you in class for? (opens the original)
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In this solo episode, Jasmine discusses the various reasons why people attend dance classes, emphasizing the importance of understanding your 'why' and how it influences your growth and motivation. She also shares insights on performance, mindset, and personal development within the context of dance and performance arts. Key Topics Seven reasons for attending dance classes The importance of mindset and intention How to improve camera work and performance presence Memory retention and learning ro
#188: It's time for a new era...Goodbye ICP...Hello... (opens the original)
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For five years, The I(m)Perfect Cheerleader has served as a resource for aspiring professional dancers and cheerleaders, offering audition strategies, mindset coaching, and behind-the-scenes insight into the pro dance world. When I started the podcast in 2021, it was meant for aspiring pro dancers around the world to find community, understand that their feelings are valid and that I understood what they were going through. We grew the podcast to nearly 200 episodes including interviews with for
#187: Beyond the Field, TopCats alumni event (opens the original)
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In this special live taping of The (Im)Perfect Cheerleader I am sitting down with TopCats alum at the Beyond the Field alumni event focused on three pillars: Rise, Rally, and Restore. We did a somatic yoga session, line danced, and connected with each other for recharging and resetting. As you can see in the video, alumni had booths set up to showcase their businesses and platforms. I had a chance to interview amazing alumni on site who shared their personal stories of how they rise, rally, and
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