Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast

Stealing Choreography - Unethical Practices in Our Industry

January 19, 2023 Impact Dance Adjudicators Season 4 Episode 129
Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Stealing Choreography - Unethical Practices in Our Industry
Show Notes

Guests - Amie Bush and Jen Garaffa

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor


In Episode 129 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we're discussing the prevalence of stealing competitive choreography with special guests Amie Bush, dance educator and choreographer, and IDA judge and dance educator Jen Garaffa.



Topics Include:

  •  Why choreography is stolen in the first place
  •  Tips to prevent stolen choreography
  •  The fine line between stealing and paying tribute


*Making the Impact does not give legal advice - please consult a legal professional if you are seeking copyright information for your choreography.



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