A Look Back at Competitive Dance Through the Years

Guests -  Amber Nadelkov and Clarice OrdazHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 45 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we go back in time to remember the "good old days" of competition as Courtney and Lesley sit down with IDA judge Amber Nadelkov and comp kid turned professional dancer and teacher Clarice Ordaz. Topics Include: The days before levels, age groups, and platinums How competition prepared our guests for their professional lives The quintessential convo about how small the dance world isThe blog that inspired this episode was released in April 2017, and is titled “Three Things Dance Competitions Gave Me That Weren't Trophies”. Read now!Follow your Hosts & Guests!Courtney - @courtney.ortizLesley - @lil_lez36Amber - @Dancinambs678Clarice - @d8clariceThis episode is sponsored by:Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance Gear and Dance Bags!Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678Jake Nothing - Team Gear and Apparel!Check out their website for unique, customized team gear!CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the airLeave 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 dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.comJoin 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! Support the show