244 Episodes

  1. All About Headshots & Resumes!

    Published: 1/26/2023
  2. Stealing Choreography - Unethical Practices in Our Industry

    Published: 1/19/2023
  3. Battling Stage Fright as a Performer

    Published: 1/12/2023
  4. Competition Trends - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

    Published: 1/5/2023
  5. The Title Division at Competition - Is It Worth It?

    Published: 12/29/2022
  6. Offering Modern Dance in Studio Training

    Published: 12/22/2022
  7. Studio Spotlight - In Motion Dance Project

    Published: 12/15/2022
  8. The Evolution of Levels at Competition

    Published: 12/8/2022
  9. The World of College Dance Teams - What You Need To Know!

    Published: 12/1/2022
  10. Do Dancers Need Private Lessons To Succeed?

    Published: 11/24/2022
  11. Stage & Costume Malfunctions - What To Do During Onstage Mishaps

    Published: 11/17/2022
  12. Spotlight Feature - Stacey Tookey

    Published: 11/10/2022
  13. Why a Proper Warm Up is Crucial For All Dancers

    Published: 11/3/2022
  14. A Breakdown of Tap Dance Styles

    Published: 10/27/2022
  15. A Look At Competitive Dance in Other Countries

    Published: 10/20/2022
  16. Making the Transition To A New Age Division At Competition

    Published: 10/13/2022
  17. Studio Spotlight - Expressenz Dance Center

    Published: 10/6/2022
  18. Why Some Studios Don't Compete

    Published: 9/29/2022
  19. Elevating Your Training To a Pre-Pro Level

    Published: 9/22/2022
  20. Adding the Shock Value - A Discussion on Triggering and Sensitive Themes

    Published: 9/15/2022

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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