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
A Day in the Life of a Pro Dancer
Guests - Amanda Cleghorn and Jessica Walker
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 88 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley are joined by current working professional dancers Amanda Cleghorn and Jessica Walker to explore the day to day life of Broadway, tours, dancing for a pop star and more!
Topics Include:
- The differences between the NYC and LA audition scenes
- How to balance work and personal life
- The realities of Covid-era auditions and jobs
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Jessica Walker - @jessicawalker83
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Amanda Cleghorn Creative, or ACC, is a one-on-one consulting program for aspiring professional dancers to give them the tools they need to succeed! Reach out to Amanda at www.cleghorncreative.com for more info!
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