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?
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Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
The Stolen Choreography Scandal That is Rocking the Dance World
Guests - Josh Bergasse, Richard J. Hinds, Sarah Meahl
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 191 of Making The Impact—A Dance Competition Podcast, we are joined by some of the top choreographers in the industry whose choreography was stolen in a scandal that went viral this summer.
Topics Include:
- The details of how it was discovered that multiple choreographers' work was stolen and taught for profit in Spain
- What steps are being taken to raise awareness of the plagiarism problems that affect the dance industry
- How choreographers, dance teachers and dance organizations can help prevent plagiarism in the future
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