244 Episodes

  1. Hair & Makeup For the Competition Stage

    Published: 9/8/2022
  2. Spotlight Feature - Rhee Gold

    Published: 9/1/2022
  3. Welcome to Season 4!

    Published: 9/1/2022
  4. Q&A Live at Diva Dance Competition Nationals - Summer Bonus Episode!

    Published: 8/18/2022
  5. Q&A Live at Spirit of Dance Awards Nationals - Summer Bonus Episode!

    Published: 7/30/2022
  6. Season 3 - Wrap Up!

    Published: 6/2/2022
  7. What Makes the Perfect Production Number

    Published: 6/2/2022
  8. Dancing in Heels - Commercial Dance vs. Theatre Dance

    Published: 5/26/2022
  9. A Complete Guide to Summer Dance Intensives

    Published: 5/19/2022
  10. Studio Spotlight - Club Dance

    Published: 5/12/2022
  11. Happy Mother's Day! Featuring Our Dance Moms!

    Published: 5/5/2022
  12. Dancing with Disabilities & Special Needs - Creating Inclusivity in Dance

    Published: 4/28/2022
  13. The Top 10 Studio Habits Judges See At Competition

    Published: 4/21/2022
  14. Q&A with Courtney LIVE - April Edition

    Published: 4/14/2022
  15. All About Agents & Casting Directors

    Published: 4/7/2022
  16. From Competitive Dancer to Competition Teacher - Navigating the Other Side

    Published: 3/31/2022
  17. How to NOT be a Stage Mom!

    Published: 3/24/2022
  18. Keeping Dances Fresh Throughout the Season

    Published: 3/17/2022
  19. Mental Health For Competitive Dancers

    Published: 3/10/2022
  20. Studio Spotlight - Studio Bleu Dance Center

    Published: 3/3/2022

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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