On A Water Break: Water Break Weekly – Burnout in the Marching Arts, Thanks, and Changes

This week, Nicole (@o2bnpjs) is joined by Whitney (@dancerwhit) and Alicia (@aliciaoninsta2) for an episode packed with big announcements, fresh perspectives, and two exciting new voices joining the sidelines!

We’re thrilled to welcome guest clinicians Carlos Herrera (@hellocarlosxd) and Erik Longey (@itsspelledwithak) to the podcast! They each share their 32 Count Life Stories — from band kid beginnings to taking leadership roles in the marching arts.

🎧 After the break, Carlos delivers an insightful 60-Second Tech Block on preventing performer burnout — and opens up a bigger conversation about how we can better support all performers, not just competitors.

In Water We Doing, the team tackles:

• Why costumes without matching shorts are a movement hazard
• Why glasses on the floor are a bigger problem than you think
• Why appreciation needs to happen throughout the season, not just at the end
• Why it’s still so hard to find archives of Winter Guard performances

Finally, we wrap up with Gush and Go, where we celebrate: 🎓 Carlos graduating with honors
💼 Whitney starting her next adventure (and her Canva skills!)
🙌 Erik’s incredible experience on staff with Juxtaposition

If you’re reflecting on the season or looking ahead to summer, this episode is packed with heart, humor, and inspiration.

HOSTS:
🎙️ Nicole Younger – @o2bnpjs
🎙️ Alicia Sharp – @aliciaoninsta2
🎙️ Whitney Stone – @dancerwhit

GUEST CLINICIANS:
👤 Carlos Herrera – @hellocarlosxd
👤 Erik Longey – @itsspelledwithak

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