244 Episodes

  1. The Power of Social Media in the Dance World

    Published: 3/9/2020
  2. The Evolution of Acro

    Published: 3/2/2020
  3. Q&A with Courtney - February Edition

    Published: 2/24/2020
  4. Changing The Game - Interview with REVEL Dance Convention

    Published: 2/17/2020
  5. Competition Kindness - Etiquette at the Event

    Published: 2/10/2020
  6. The Importance of Tap Class and Why You Should Be Taking It

    Published: 2/3/2020
  7. Q&A with Courtney & Lesley - January Edition

    Published: 1/27/2020
  8. The Do's and Don'ts of Costuming for the Competitive Stage

    Published: 1/20/2020
  9. Our Stage is Your Canvas - Interview with High Demand Dance Competition

    Published: 1/13/2020
  10. Taking Critical Feedback from your Judges

    Published: 1/6/2020
  11. Q&A with Courtney - December Edition

    Published: 12/23/2019
  12. Why Technique Will Never Go out of Style

    Published: 12/16/2019
  13. Investing in the Future of Dance - Interview with Just Dance Invitational

    Published: 12/9/2019
  14. Boys in Dance

    Published: 12/2/2019
  15. Age Range Expectations

    Published: 11/25/2019
  16. Q&A with Courtney - November Edition

    Published: 11/18/2019
  17. Choreography

    Published: 11/11/2019
  18. The Diva Difference - Interview with Diva Dance Competition

    Published: 11/4/2019
  19. Lyrical vs. Contemporary - Separating the Styles

    Published: 10/28/2019
  20. Competition Cleaning - Perfecting Your Routines

    Published: 10/21/2019

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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