Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
A podcast by Impact Dance Adjudicators - Thursdays
244 Episodes
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Big Name Dance Conventions vs In-House Dance Conventions
Published: 4/24/2025 -
Keeping the Artistry in Acro
Published: 4/17/2025 -
Dance Reels 101 - Why Quality Dance Footage is Essential
Published: 4/10/2025 -
The Over-sexualization of Kids In Competitive Dance
Published: 4/3/2025 -
The Never Ending Debate - Two Shoes, One Shoe, or No Shoes?
Published: 3/27/2025 -
Genre Spotlight - Breaking
Published: 3/20/2025 -
A Day in the Life of an NFL Cheerleader
Published: 3/13/2025 -
From Setback to Spotlight - Recovering From a Dance Injury
Published: 3/6/2025 -
Lifestyle Sacrifices You Make to be a Dance Professional
Published: 2/27/2025 -
The Importance of Stage Entrances and Exits
Published: 2/20/2025 -
When Your Student is Also Your Child - The Journey as a Dance Teacher & Parent
Published: 2/13/2025 -
Mastering Competition Etiquette: From Dressing Rooms to Backstage
Published: 2/6/2025 -
Representation and Diversity on Competition Judging Panels
Published: 1/30/2025 -
Genre Spotlight - Rhythm Tap
Published: 1/23/2025 -
Winning vs Losing 2.0
Published: 1/16/2025 -
Regional Differences at Dance Competitions
Published: 1/9/2025 -
A Day in the Life of a Cruise Ship Dancer
Published: 1/2/2025 -
Q&A With Courtney Live 2024 - Platinum Premium Exclusive!
Published: 12/26/2024 -
Full Circle Boys - From Comp Kids to Boy Band
Published: 12/19/2024 -
From Solo to Squad - Respect and Teamwork in Dance
Published: 12/12/2024
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 spotlight episodes, round table chats and so much more! Weekly episodes launch every Thursday throughout the dance season! @impactdanceadjudicators