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?
Join your hosts Courtney Ortiz, professional dancer, educator and owner of Impact Dance Adjudicators, and Lesley Mealor, veteran performer and judge, on Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, as they dive into all things dance competition!
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
Dance in College - The Pros and The Cons
Guests - Angela Carter and Maddie Kurtz
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 69 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley are joined by veteran judge and educator Maddie Kurtz and choreographer and author Angela Carter to discuss the pros, cons, and everything in between of dancing in college.
Topics Include:
- The best reasons to go to college for dance
- Things to consider when choosing a dance college
- Differences between BA, BFA, BS and BPA
- Choices you can make besides going to college for dance
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Volume 3 of The Genius Guide to College Dance Programs by Angela Carter releases September 2021! Download e-book now on Amazon!
This episode is sponsored by:
YoungArts
Applications are open for the 2022 National YoungArts Competition, available for artists ages 15-18 or in grades 10-12. Deadline to apply is October 15th, 2021. Learn more at www.YoungArts.org
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