244 Episodes

  1. Q&A with Courtney LIVE - October Edition

    Published: 10/7/2021
  2. Overstretching & Flexibility - How Much Is Too Much?

    Published: 9/30/2021
  3. TikTok in the Dance World - Featuring Kausha Campbell & Nick Silverio

    Published: 9/23/2021
  4. Dance in College - The Pros and The Cons

    Published: 9/16/2021
  5. Prop Potential

    Published: 9/9/2021
  6. Studio Spotlight - Project 21

    Published: 9/2/2021
  7. Welcome to Season 3!

    Published: 9/2/2021
  8. Looking Ahead - Prepping for Nationals and the 2022 Season

    Published: 6/3/2021
  9. Season 2 - Wrap Up!

    Published: 6/3/2021
  10. The Most Common Corrections Judges Give at Competition

    Published: 5/27/2021
  11. Spotlight Feature - Marinda Davis

    Published: 5/20/2021
  12. Performance Pathways for the Professional Dancer

    Published: 5/13/2021
  13. Eye on the Prize - How to Develop a Competitive Mindset

    Published: 5/6/2021
  14. A Chat with Real Life Dance Moms! (not the TV show)

    Published: 4/29/2021
  15. Q&A With Courtney LIVE! - April Edition

    Published: 4/22/2021
  16. Versatility in the Dance World

    Published: 4/15/2021
  17. Teamwork In the Studio and Beyond!

    Published: 4/8/2021
  18. How to Take Your Solo to the Next Level

    Published: 4/1/2021
  19. Hip-Hop: The Foundation and Fundamentals

    Published: 3/25/2021
  20. The Benefits of Having a Dance Mentor

    Published: 3/18/2021

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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