Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast

A podcast by Impact Dance Adjudicators - Thursdays

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196 Episodes

  1. Swings and Understudies - The Unsung Heroes of the Dance World

    Published: 11/2/2023
  2. All About Across the Floor and Progressions

    Published: 10/26/2023
  3. Mastering Movement Quality in Dance

    Published: 10/19/2023
  4. The Ingredients to a Winning Routine at Competition

    Published: 10/12/2023
  5. Back to Basics - The Importance of Foundational Training

    Published: 10/5/2023
  6. Performing Arts High Schools - The Value in Attending

    Published: 9/28/2023
  7. The Dos and Don'ts of Music Editing For Competitive Dance

    Published: 9/21/2023
  8. Studio Spotlight - Stage Door School of Dance

    Published: 9/14/2023
  9. Lyrical vs Contemporary 2.0

    Published: 9/7/2023
  10. Welcome to Season 5!

    Published: 9/7/2023
  11. Summer Bonus Episode! Live from The Muny with the Cast of West Side Story!

    Published: 7/27/2023
  12. A Conversation on Plagiarism in the Dance Industry with Jason Williams and Jared Baker - Part 2

    Published: 6/29/2023
  13. A Conversation on Plagiarism in the Dance Industry with Jason Williams and Jared Baker - Part 1

    Published: 6/22/2023
  14. Season 4 Wrap Up!

    Published: 6/1/2023
  15. Spotlight Feature - Cost n' Mayor

    Published: 6/1/2023
  16. The 2023 Competition Season - Takeaways From your Judges

    Published: 5/25/2023
  17. How Studios Cast Dancers In Competitive Dance Routines

    Published: 5/18/2023
  18. Special Awards - Recognizing More Than Just Your Score

    Published: 5/11/2023
  19. Battling Body Image Issues in the Dance World

    Published: 5/4/2023
  20. Studio Spotlight - CCJ Conservatory

    Published: 4/27/2023

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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!