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Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
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
Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Latest Episodes
Spotlight Feature - 8Counts
Guests: Josh Ellis and Neo LynchHosted by Courtney Ortiz & Lesley MealorToday on Making the Impact, we’re bringing back our Spotlight episodes to feature businesses and individuals that deserve a moment in the s...
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Trends and Truths on Strength and Conditioning For Dancers
Guests - Amber Tacy and Dr. Robert TsaiHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 276 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we are focusing on the importance of strength and conditioning for da...
Throwback! S6 Ep 203 - How To Stand Out at Auditions
Guest - DJ SmartHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorToday's throwback episode brings us back to Season 6, with guest DJ Smart, where we talked about what it takes to stand out at auditions. Good audition advice ...
A Crash Course on College Dance Program Auditions
Guests - Lauren Gaul and Ashley ThorndikeHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 274 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we're diving into the topic of dance in college, with two experts i...
Throwback! S2 Ep 45 - A Look At Competitive Dance Through the Years
Guests - Clarice Ordaz and Amber NadelkovHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorWe are bringing back our Throwback episodes in Season 8 of Making the Impact, and today we're heading to 2021 to discuss what the comp...
