Step behind the curtain of the dance industry with hosts Kristyn Nurkka, and Jocelyn Basham as they sit down with the artists, educators, and innovators shaping today’s dance world. Each episode offers honest conversations, inspiring stories, and a closer look at the passion that drives dancers on and off the stage.
From national tours and master classes to industry icons and rising stars, The Playback Podcast gives listeners an authentic connection to the people and purpose behind the performances. Whether you’re a studio owner, performer, or dance parent, this is your weekly
National Finals were on ANOTHER LEVEL.🏆 KAR & Rainbow National Dance Competition 2026
🎙️ Jocelyn and Kristyn are back on the Playback Podcast breaking down the biggest, best, and most unforgettable routines from KAR and Rainbow National Finals 2026.We’re talking the performances everyone was waiting for, routines we still can’t stop thinking about, standout moments, and the dancers who completely took over the Nationals stage.After an entire season of competition, THIS was the moment. The best of the best showed up, and we have a lot to talk about. 👀Watch the full episode, tell us your favorite Nationals routine in the comments, and subscribe for more Playback Podcast!
🎙️00:00 Intro
00:17 – Panama City Exclusive
06:17 – Pigeon Forge
17:45 – Las Vegas
24:17 – Anaheim
43:34 – Panama City 2
47:11 – Galveston
52:46 – Orlando
27 Jun 2026
Ultra Battlegrounds DELIVERED ⚡️ 2026 Absolute Cinema in Los Angeles
In this episode of the Playback Podcast, Jocelyn and Kristyn break down one of the biggest weekends of the season. From unforgettable routines and standout soloists to behind-the-scenes stories, special guests, and the energy that made Battlegrounds feel like Nationals came early.
Featuring:🏆 Dance Precisions🏆 JDI Dance Company🏆 K2 Studios🏆 OCPAA🏆 The K Project🏆 The Talent Planet🏆 Inspired Dance Complex🏆 Team ADBA🏆 Profusion Talent🏆 Define Dance Space🏆 Dancers World Production🏆 Perfect Point🏆 OnStage Dance Center🏆 Variant Movement🏆 Studio X Dance Complex
Plus, hear all about the Ultra Cast with special guests Megan Fattis and Tia B. Stokes, the Industry Award nominees, and the Supercharge Performance winners who each took home $5,000.
Which performance had you speechless?
Let us know in the comments, and don't forget to subscribe for more Playback Podcast episodes all season long.
5 Jun 2026
Toy Story, Avatar & More | Last Regional Recap of the 2026 Season | Playback Podcast S6/EP16
Your weekly dance competition recap from last weekends top performances ⭐️
Podcast created by dancers, for dancers
Presented by KAR Productions
Hosts: Jocelyn, Kristyn & Kailey
CITIES WE COVERED 👇🏻
🔺Refresh Dance Tour https://refreshdance.com/
MAY 23 - 24
Refresh Redondo Beach, CA
🌟 KAR Dance Competition https://dancekar.com/ (https://dancekar.com/)
MAY 29-31
KAR Riverside, CA - 1
KAR Riverside, CA - 2
KAR Redondo Beach, CA
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