Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast

In-House Choreography vs Guest Choreography

Impact Dance Adjudicators Season 5 Episode 188

Guests - Suzanne Citere and Amanda Nicole DiTullio

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor


In Episode 188 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, studio owner Suzanne Citere and dance educator and IDA judge Amanda Nicole DiTullio sit down to discuss the pros and cons of using in-house choreographers versus hiring outside choreographers for your dancers. 



Topics Include:

  • Best practices for hiring outside choreographers and being hired as an outside choreographer 
  •  Why it may serve your studio better to use in-house choreographers
  •  How to use guest choreographers but also be cost-conscious



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