244 Episodes

  1. Big Name Dance Conventions vs In-House Dance Conventions

    Published: 4/24/2025
  2. Keeping the Artistry in Acro

    Published: 4/17/2025
  3. Dance Reels 101 - Why Quality Dance Footage is Essential

    Published: 4/10/2025
  4. The Over-sexualization of Kids In Competitive Dance

    Published: 4/3/2025
  5. The Never Ending Debate - Two Shoes, One Shoe, or No Shoes?

    Published: 3/27/2025
  6. Genre Spotlight - Breaking

    Published: 3/20/2025
  7. A Day in the Life of an NFL Cheerleader

    Published: 3/13/2025
  8. From Setback to Spotlight - Recovering From a Dance Injury

    Published: 3/6/2025
  9. Lifestyle Sacrifices You Make to be a Dance Professional

    Published: 2/27/2025
  10. The Importance of Stage Entrances and Exits

    Published: 2/20/2025
  11. When Your Student is Also Your Child - The Journey as a Dance Teacher & Parent

    Published: 2/13/2025
  12. Mastering Competition Etiquette: From Dressing Rooms to Backstage

    Published: 2/6/2025
  13. Representation and Diversity on Competition Judging Panels

    Published: 1/30/2025
  14. Genre Spotlight - Rhythm Tap

    Published: 1/23/2025
  15. Winning vs Losing 2.0

    Published: 1/16/2025
  16. Regional Differences at Dance Competitions

    Published: 1/9/2025
  17. A Day in the Life of a Cruise Ship Dancer

    Published: 1/2/2025
  18. Q&A With Courtney Live 2024 - Platinum Premium Exclusive!

    Published: 12/26/2024
  19. Full Circle Boys - From Comp Kids to Boy Band

    Published: 12/19/2024
  20. From Solo to Squad - Respect and Teamwork in Dance

    Published: 12/12/2024

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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 spotlight episodes, round table chats and so much more! Weekly episodes launch every Thursday throughout the dance season! @impactdanceadjudicators