244 Episodes

  1. Student Choreography

    Published: 2/24/2022
  2. Developing a Ballet Program For Competitive Studios

    Published: 2/17/2022
  3. Q&A With Courtney LIVE - February Edition

    Published: 2/10/2022
  4. Winning vs. Losing

    Published: 2/3/2022
  5. A Day in the Life of a Pro Dancer

    Published: 1/27/2022
  6. Stage Presence - Why Performance Matters

    Published: 1/20/2022
  7. Injury Prevention For Competitive Dancers

    Published: 1/13/2022
  8. Studio Spotlight - Larkin Dance Studio

    Published: 1/6/2022
  9. Parent Etiquette - From Studio to Stage

    Published: 12/30/2021
  10. Latin Ballroom Dance and How To Add It To Your Training

    Published: 12/23/2021
  11. Recreational vs. Competitive Dance - Understanding the Differences

    Published: 12/16/2021
  12. Q&A With Courtney LIVE - December Edition

    Published: 12/9/2021
  13. The Power of Networking In The Dance World

    Published: 12/2/2021
  14. A Conversation on Cultural Appropriation on the Competitive Stage

    Published: 11/25/2021
  15. Mini Mania! Featuring Richard Elszy and Katia Bode

    Published: 11/18/2021
  16. The Open Category - Expectations from Your Judges

    Published: 11/11/2021
  17. Studio Spotlight - Dancemakers of Atlanta

    Published: 11/4/2021
  18. Budgeting For Competitive Dance with Dance Moms

    Published: 10/28/2021
  19. Music at Competition 2.0

    Published: 10/21/2021
  20. All About Dance Conventions

    Published: 10/14/2021

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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