Beyond Viral: LSU Tiger Girls Choreographer Kristin Daniel on Craft, Calling, & Creative Leadership

Описание: In this episode of Roots + Rebirth, Terri Broussard sits down with Louisiana native and visionary choreographer Kristin Daniel to explore what happens after the spotlight. Most people know Kristin as the creative force behind the viral LSU Tiger Girls routines that lit up the UDA “Dance Super Bowl.” But beyond the arena, beyond the standing ovations, and beyond the social media shares, there is a deeper story unfolding.

This conversation is about craft, discipline, identity, faith, and what it means to reposition yourself in real time.

From starting dance at age three in Lafayette to training in elite ballet programs and assisting industry legends, Kristin’s journey has been marked by ambition and excellence. She danced professionally in Los Angeles, worked on projects including Glee and Grey’s Anatomy, and eventually stepped into her own voice as a choreographer. Most recently, her work with the LSU Tiger Girls captured national attention and introduced new audiences to the power, precision, and performance quality of the team. But this episode goes beyond viral moments.

Kristin opens up about closing her pre-professional studio after five years and stepping off what she describes as the hamster wheel. She shares what it feels like to move from constant production into a season of intentional stillness, reading the Bible daily, reconnecting with God, and redefining success.

In this conversation, we explore:
-The pivot from ballerina dreams to commercial dance
-Graduating college in three years and the cost of always being on go
-Working on major television and commercial projects
-How she connected with the LSU Tiger Girls and developed a signature creative voice
-What really happens after a routine goes viral
-Leadership inside high-pressure environments
-The courage to close a business and reposition in the commercial dance space
-Learning to say no without guilt
-Choosing balcony perspective over dance floor chaos

Kristin speaks candidly about being a Black woman from the South in high-performance spaces and the cultural expectation to always push forward. She reflects on this season of grounding not as a pause in her career, but as preparation for what is next.

If you have ever achieved something significant and still felt called to realign, this episode will resonate deeply.

About Kristin Daniel:
Kristin Daniel is a choreographer and creative leader known for her dynamic and emotionally resonant work with the LSU Tiger Girls. With a foundation in ballet, jazz, and commercial dance, she has worked alongside some of the most recognized names in the industry and brings both technical precision and cultural storytelling to every stage she touches.

Follow Kristin:
Instagram: @kristindaniel
TikTok: @kristindaniel

Follow the LSU Tiger Girls:
Instagram: @lsutigergirls

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@TerriBroussardWilliams
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