THEY WENT BACK TO BACK | WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY | SUSAN BLOUNT (FULL INTERVIEW)

Go inside Western Michigan Dance Team’s back-to-back College Classic wins and the mindset, preparation, and team culture that helped them rise to the top. In this interview, we talk about their journey through The College Classic, the balance between artistry and technical excellence, and how storytelling, connection, and performance quality shaped their routines. Susan talks about finals prep, competing in a changing division, building chemistry through a new recruitment model, and balancing academics, athletics, game day, summer practices, and university support. More than anything, this conversation highlights the humility, kindness, and joy behind Western Michigan’s success and how they continue to inspire while chasing greatness.