Swings and Understudies - The Unsung Heroes of the Dance World

Guests - Brittany Nicholas and Miranda Quinn

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor

In Episode 159 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, two incredible former competitive dancers turned professional dancers join us to talk about their experiences as swings and understudies, and how their time in the competition world helped prepare them for these unique roles on stages from Broadway to concert dance.

Topics Include:

•  A crash course on professional stage terminology
•  The ins and outs of what it takes to be a swing and an understudy in both the concert dance world and Broadway
•  Advice for young dancers interested in pursuing a career that includes swing and understudy work

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