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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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 spotlight episodes, round table chats and so much more! Weekly episodes launch every Thursday throughout the dance season! @impactdanceadjudicators
Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Costumes for Dance Competitions - Creating the Total Package
Guests - Katie Lebron and Robert Duran
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 197 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we explore the exciting world of costuming for competitive dance with Robert Duran, costume designer and former studio owner, and IDA judge and dance educator Katie Lebron.
Topics Include:
- How even small details in costuming can affect the way a piece of choreography is perceived
- Inclusive costuming and how we can continue to do better
- Catalog costumes vs custom costumes
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