Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast

How Studios Cast Dancers In Competitive Dance Routines

Impact Dance Adjudicators Season 4 Episode 146

Guests - Pam Simpson and Glen Meynardie

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor


In Episode 146 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we get real with you about how studios cast dancers in competitive routines. Special guests Pam Simpson, a studio owner for 30 years, and Glen Meynardie, frequent guest choreographer and adjudicator give their insight about the casting process from their perspectives. 



Topics Include:

  •  The variety of ways studios cast their dancers and why
  •  How the process of casting has changed over the years for both Glen and Pam
  •  Reasons why your dancer might not be cast in certain pieces or spots in a routine 



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  • Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz
  • Lesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.dance
  • Pam Simpson - @pamsimpson
  • Glen Meynardie - @gmeynardie



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