244 Episodes

  1. A Conversation on Plagiarism in the Dance Industry with Jason Williams and Jared Baker - Part 1

    Published: 6/22/2023
  2. Season 4 Wrap Up!

    Published: 6/1/2023
  3. Spotlight Feature - Cost n' Mayor

    Published: 6/1/2023
  4. The 2023 Competition Season - Takeaways From your Judges

    Published: 5/25/2023
  5. How Studios Cast Dancers In Competitive Dance Routines

    Published: 5/18/2023
  6. Special Awards - Recognizing More Than Just Your Score

    Published: 5/11/2023
  7. Battling Body Image Issues in the Dance World

    Published: 5/4/2023
  8. Studio Spotlight - CCJ Conservatory

    Published: 4/27/2023
  9. Die Hard Dance Dads!

    Published: 4/20/2023
  10. How To Avoid Burn Out During the Dance Season

    Published: 4/13/2023
  11. Appropriateness of Choreography in Competitive Dance

    Published: 4/6/2023
  12. Spotlight Feature - Derek Mitchell

    Published: 3/30/2023
  13. How To Brand Yourself As A Dancer

    Published: 3/23/2023
  14. I Want To Be a Rockette

    Published: 3/16/2023
  15. Handling Jealousy at the Dance Studio

    Published: 3/9/2023
  16. Why Counting your Music is Essential in Dance

    Published: 3/2/2023
  17. Studio Spotlight - Canadian Dance Company

    Published: 2/23/2023
  18. Transitions - The Most Important Part of A Dance Routine

    Published: 2/16/2023
  19. How To Keep Dancers Physically Safe in Competitive Training

    Published: 2/9/2023
  20. Spotlight Feature - Teddy Forance

    Published: 2/2/2023

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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