What does it actually take to go from a golden buzzer moment to the America's Got Talent finale? Jill Ford is back and this time she is giving us everything the cameras didn't show. From rehearsing in hotel hallways to four days of prep for the finale, from managing 22 kids and nine dogs on a live stage to keeping it all together when the dog trainer blew out her knee minutes before the final performance, this episode is the behind the scenes story that nobody outside that production knew. Jill talks about pitching themes to producers, getting costumes made in 30 minutes, the pressure of live rounds with no edits, what school looked like for the younger dancers, and what this whole experience taught her that she could not have learned any other way. If you thought the first episode was good, buckle up!
Full transcript of the podcast is available here: https://www.acrobaticarts.com/blog/ep-145-jill-ford-the-coach-behind-the-agt-finalists
About Jill
Jill was originally from Regina, Saskatchewan where she danced competitively in the areas of ballet, jazz, tap, acrobatics and baton twirling for 17 years. She went on to teaching dance, baton and acrobatics in her home city and now resides in Edmonton, Alberta where she has opened her own studio specializing in Acrobatics and Baton Twirling. She completed her bachelor of Education (k-5) at the University of Regina which has furthered her expertise as an acrobatic and dance teacher. Jill has travelled the world as an athlete and coach representing Canada at 8 World Baton Twirling Championships and now continually is committed to keeping young children involved in the areas of acrobatics, dance and baton twirling. She is very happy and honoured to be part of the Acrobatic Arts staff and loves sharing her passion and knowledge with students and teachers!
Jill's credentials include: Bachelor of Education, Canadian Dance Teachers Association Certified Teacher, Canadian Baton Twirling Association Level 2 Coach, Inductee of the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame.
Listen to other episodes with Jill Ford:
Ep. 44 More Than You Think: The Benefits of Acro Exams with Jill Ford: https://youtu.be/Rh1gw-9674I
Ep. 68 Top 3 Tips for Front Aerials with Jill Ford: https://youtu.be/GvzYonPFHH8
Ep. 86 Breaking Down the Handstand Forward Roll: Strategies with Jill Ford: https://youtu.be/xSAcCMtASpc
Ep. 138 Golden Buzzer: From the Studio to the Stage with Jill Ford: https://youtu.be/dm1XRkjKkBk?si=40kpqIZxvo_iCQ_9
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