244 Episodes

  1. Q&A with Courtney Live 2023 - Platinum Premium Exclusive

    Published: 12/28/2023

  2. Ridiculous Expectations of Competitive Dance

    Published: 12/21/2023

  3. The Duo/Trio Category at Competition

    Published: 12/14/2023

  4. Continuing Education for Dance Teachers

    Published: 12/7/2023

  5. Dance Conventions vs Dance Competitions

    Published: 11/30/2023

  6. Pay Rates for a Professional Dance Career

    Published: 11/23/2023

  7. Studio Spotlight - Dance Force Australia

    Published: 11/16/2023

  8. A Conversation About Abuse in the Dance Industry

    Published: 11/9/2023

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

    Published: 11/2/2023

  10. All About Across the Floor and Progressions

    Published: 10/26/2023

  11. Mastering Movement Quality in Dance

    Published: 10/19/2023

  12. The Ingredients to a Winning Routine at Competition

    Published: 10/12/2023

  13. Back to Basics - The Importance of Foundational Training

    Published: 10/5/2023

  14. Performing Arts High Schools - The Value in Attending

    Published: 9/28/2023

  15. The Dos and Don'ts of Music Editing For Competitive Dance

    Published: 9/21/2023

  16. Studio Spotlight - Stage Door School of Dance

    Published: 9/14/2023

  17. Lyrical vs Contemporary 2.0

    Published: 9/7/2023

  18. Welcome to Season 5!

    Published: 9/7/2023

  19. Summer Bonus Episode! Live from The Muny with the Cast of West Side Story!

    Published: 7/27/2023

  20. A Conversation on Plagiarism in the Dance Industry with Jason Williams and Jared Baker - Part 2

    Published: 6/29/2023

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