A Complete Guide to Summer Dance Intensives

Guests - Brandon Cournay and Timaree CraftHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 104 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we're diving into summer with a chat about the benefits of summer intensives for dancers! Joining us this week are competition team director Timaree Craft and dancer, choreographer and Dance Device Lab owner Brandon Cournay to discuss the ins and outs of summer intensives.Topics Include: How to find out about summer intensives The different types of intensives and their pros and cons How to handle students going away for the summer vs staying home for choreography or rehearsalsClick here to download our FREE PDF list of summer dance intensives provided by IDA! If you love Making The Impact and want to support our podcast, buy us a coffee now on Ko-Fi! Your donation will go directly towards helping create quality content for future episodes. We appreciate your support! ❤️Follow your Hosts & Guests!Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortizLesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.danceBrandon Cournay - @brandon_cournay Timaree Craft - @timareecraftCheck out our guest’s current projects! Dance Device Lab's in-studio programming: Summer Intensives, Adjudication Showcase, In-Studio Conventions, and more!  This episode is sponsored by:Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance Gear and Dance Bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: IMPACT21Dancer Fitness - Hundreds of exercises & training plans designed for dancers!Monthly membership starts at just $1.Use code: IMPACT20 for 20% off your annual membership! Check out our IDA Affiliate Competition and Sponsor - Diva Dance Competition!Join our NEW Facebook Group and connect with us! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated daJoin your hosts Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor at the Capezio Flagship Store in the heart of New York City for a LIVE podcast recording of Making the Impact!  PLUS - a bonus master class with Courtney, lunch at Capezio, swag bag freebies, dance wear discounts & more! Saturday, March 30th, 2024 - RSVP and register for class now! Dancer Fitness Exercises & training plans designed for Dancers! Receive 20% Annual Membership! Use code: IMPACT20Diva Dance Competition America's Live Judging Competition & IDA Affiliated Competition! Register now for their 2023 SeasonDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

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Have you ever wondered what goes on inside the mind of a dance competition judge? What does it take to impress the people behind the table? Join your hosts Courtney Ortiz, professional dancer, educator and owner of Impact Dance Adjudicators, and Lesley Mealor, veteran performer and judge, on Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, as they dive into all things dance competition! Each week, listen as Courtney and Lesley discuss various hot topics with members of the IDA judges’ roster and other special guests in the dance world, from technique, to costumes, to the dreaded question - “Tights…or no tights?” Stay tuned for special studio spotlight episodes, round table chats and so much more! Weekly episodes launch every Thursday throughout the dance season!