Ridiculous Expectations of Competitive Dance

Guests - IDA Judges and Podcast Fans!Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 166 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we hear from YOU, our listeners, as well as special guest IDA judges about the ridiculous expectations of the competitive dance world! Topics Include: The tiny costumes Full makeup on 5 years olds The time and money invested in dance competitionsHelp support our podcast. Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription today! Your membership includes:Monthly Q&A episodes released to members onlyPriority to have your questions answered each month on the live Q&A.Ad-free listening for all of Seasons 4 & 5. No sponsored ads!20% off all IDA MerchandiseExclusive bonus content released throughout the yearDiscounted IDA Online CritiqueGroup Zoom check-ins 3x per season with Courtney Ortiz!Your support helps us produce future episodes of Making The Impact for years to come!Making The Impact's Platinum Premium - Sign up now for only $5/month!Follow your Hosts!Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortizLesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.danceThis episode is sponsored by:Francisco Gella Dance Works - Season 5 Premier Sponsor!Educational and developmental programs, intensives, and seminars designed to empower students, parents, educators, and artists.Register now for an upcoming intensive, workshop or seminar! Apolla Performance The benefit of a shoe + the comfort of a sock. Try Apolla Shocks and use code IMPACT10 for 10% off at checkout!Relative Motion - Injury Prevention apparel, teacher trainings, and in-studio workshops to transform your technique while preventing injuries. Receive 10 % off any apparel/program purchase or $500 off workshop pricing with the code: IMPACT10Click here to register for their Total Technique Teacher Training Academy! Check out our IDA Affiliated Competition: Axis Dance Competition! Visit their website to view their 2024 Tour DJoin 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! Francisco Gella Dance Works In-person intensives & seminars for pre-professional dancers. Use code: MAKINGTHEIMPACT for $75 offApolla Performance Revolutionary compression dance socks for all styles! Use code: IMPACT10 for 10% off! Relative Motion Injury Prevention apparel, teacher trainings and in-studio workshops!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show