244 Episodes

  1. Studio Spotlight - Beyond Belief Dance Company

    Published: 5/16/2024
  2. The Transition From Competitive Dancer to Professional Dancer

    Published: 5/9/2024
  3. The Importance of Ballet Training - Insights from Seasoned Educators

    Published: 5/2/2024
  4. Changing Studios - When Is It The Right Time?

    Published: 4/25/2024
  5. How Do Competition Judges Keep Their Emotions Out of Scoring?

    Published: 4/18/2024
  6. Pursuing a Career in Concert Dance

    Published: 4/11/2024
  7. Advice from Veteran Competitive Dance Parents

    Published: 4/4/2024
  8. Nutrition for Dancers - How to Fuel Your Body Properly

    Published: 3/28/2024
  9. Cameras in the Classroom

    Published: 3/21/2024
  10. Studio Spotlight - Dance Attack Miami

    Published: 3/14/2024
  11. Hip Hop at Competition - What is Missing in the Genre

    Published: 3/7/2024
  12. Mini Dancers Who Peak Too Early

    Published: 2/29/2024
  13. Perfecting the Pirouette - Tips from the Pros

    Published: 2/22/2024
  14. Homeschooling and Dance - What's Right For Your Dancer

    Published: 2/15/2024
  15. Behind the Curtain - What You Need to Know Backstage at Competition

    Published: 2/8/2024
  16. When the Parent Wants It More Than The Dancer

    Published: 2/1/2024
  17. A Crash Course on Award Ceremonies 🏆

    Published: 1/25/2024
  18. Studio Spotlight - Steps Dance Center

    Published: 1/18/2024
  19. A Day In the Life at a Dance Competition

    Published: 1/11/2024
  20. Boys Dance Too!

    Published: 1/4/2024

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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