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Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast

Impact Dance Adjudicators

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 studio spotlight episodes, round table chats and so much more! Weekly episodes launch every Thursday throughout the dance season! 

Continuing Education for Dance TeachersDecember 07, 2023
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Dance Conventions vs Dance CompetitionsNovember 30, 2023
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Pay Rates for a Professional Dance CareerNovember 23, 2023
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Studio Spotlight - Dance Force AustraliaNovember 16, 2023
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A Conversation About Abuse in the Dance IndustryNovember 09, 2023
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Swings and Understudies - The Unsung Heroes of the Dance WorldNovember 02, 2023
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All About Across the Floor and ProgressionsOctober 26, 2023
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Mastering Movement Quality in DanceOctober 19, 2023
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The Ingredients to a Winning Routine at CompetitionOctober 12, 2023
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Back to Basics - The Importance of Foundational TrainingOctober 05, 2023
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Performing Arts High Schools - The Value in AttendingSeptember 28, 2023
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The Dos and Don'ts of Music Editing For Competitive DanceSeptember 21, 2023
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Studio Spotlight - Stage Door School of DanceSeptember 14, 2023
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Lyrical vs Contemporary 2.0September 07, 2023
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Welcome to Season 5!September 07, 2023
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Summer Bonus Episode! Live from The Muny with the Cast of West Side Story!July 27, 2023
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A Conversation on Plagiarism in the Dance Industry with Jason Williams and Jared Baker - Part 2June 29, 2023
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A Conversation on Plagiarism in the Dance Industry with Jason Williams and Jared Baker - Part 1June 22, 2023
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Season 4 Wrap Up!June 01, 2023
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Spotlight Feature - Cost n' MayorJune 01, 2023
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The 2023 Competition Season - Takeaways From your JudgesMay 25, 2023
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How Studios Cast Dancers In Competitive Dance RoutinesMay 18, 2023
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Special Awards - Recognizing More Than Just Your ScoreMay 11, 2023
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Battling Body Image Issues in the Dance WorldMay 04, 2023
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Studio Spotlight - CCJ ConservatoryApril 27, 2023
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