The Ingredients to a Winning Routine at Competition

Guests - Jody Reynard and Andrea TracyHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 156 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we are joined by two fantastic dance educators and veteran competition judges, Jody Reynard and Andrea Tracy, to share our thoughts on what makes up a winning routine at competition!Topics Include: Why choreography plays so heavily into the scoring of a routine - and why we can't always tell you about it Do tricks really matter to judges when considering which routine to score higher? Ideas for studio owners and teachers to consider when creating routines for competitionHelp 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 Season 4 and 5. No sponsored ads!20% off all IDA MerchandiseExclusive bonus content released throughout the yearYour 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 & Guests!Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortizLesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.danceJody Reynard - @otherblkguyAndrea Tracy - @andremtracy1This episode is sponsored by:Apolla Performance The benefit of a shoe + the comfort of a sock. Try Apolla Shocks and use code IMPACT10 for 10% off at checkout!Dance Device LabEducation-focused, in-studio conventions and workshops for studios Nationwide! Receive 10% off of your event with DDL by using promo code: DDLIMPACT10YoungArtsRegister now for their 2024 National Arts Competition to win scholarships, mentorship, and a trip to YoungArts Week in Miami! Deadline to submit is by October 13th, 2023. Check out IDA Affiliated Competition - DecaDance CompetitionView their 2024 tour dates and register now!Join our FREE Facebook Group and connect with us! Join 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! YoungArts Applications for YoungArts's National Arts Competition are due 10/13/23! Dance Device Lab In-studio Intensives and Adjudication Showcase! Use code: DDLIMPACT10 for 10% off!Apolla Performance Revolutionary compression dance socks for all styles! Use code: IMPACT10 for 10% off! 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