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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 studio spotlight episodes, round table chats and so much more! Weekly episodes launch every Thursday throughout the dance season!
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Guests: Yolanda Fernandez-Quincoces, Alexis ToledoHosted by Courtney Ortiz & Lesley MealorThe winner of the Making the Impact Award Fan Favorite Contest this summer was "Working Day and Night", a tap routine from Yolanda's Academy of Music & Dance in West New York, NJ. We are excited to share their story on our only Studio Spotlight Feature of Season 6!Follow Yolanda's Academy of Music & Dance on social media @yolandas_academy and learn more on their website: https://www.yolandasa...
Guests - Josh Bergasse, Richard J. Hinds, Sarah MeahlHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn 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 SpainWhat steps are being taken to raise awareness of the plagiarism problems...
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorSeason 6 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast is finally here! Listen as Courtney and Lesley recap their very busy summers, share some highlights of season 5, and give you a sneak peek into what's in store for season 6!Topics Include: Cover art contest winners for season 6 Making the Impact Award fan favorite contest winner Upcoming episode topic teasersHelp support our podcast. Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium ...
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor🌟 PLATINUM PREMIUM EXCLUSIVE! 🌟 Making the Impact Live at the Capezio Flagship Store in New York City! March 2024.This is very special summer bonus episode from our very first ever LIVE Podcast event in New York City at the Capezio Flagship Store! This live event sponsored by Capezio was held in Times Square on Saturday, March 30th, 2024. We hosted a jazz class with over 40 dancers and our live podcast recording was completely SOLD OUT! We had dance...
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorSeason 5 of Making the Impact might be over, but we have some fun things in store for you this summer and next season! Thank you for listening and supporting our podcast, and we can't wait for season 6! Mark your calendars - Season 6 launches Thursday, September 5th, 2024!Help support our podcast. Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription today! Your membership includes:Monthly Q&A episodes released to members-onlyPriority to have y...
Guests - IDA JudgesHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 190 of Making the Impact, we hear from IDA judges around the country about the highs and lows of the 2024 competition season!Topics Include:Favorite themes at competitionTechnique issuesMusic choicesChoreography trendsHelp support our podcast. Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription today! Your membership includes:Monthly Q&A episodes released to members-onlyPriority to have your questions answered ea...
Guests - Joshua Dawson, Mary Hondal and Laci JusticeHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 189 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we hear straight from dancers in three college dance programs - Pace University, University of Alabama, and Point Park University - about what life is like as a dance major! Topics Include: How each program is structured What each dancer wishes they knew before entering their program How their competitive dance c...
Guests - Suzanne Citere and Amanda Nicole DiTullioHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn 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 Wh...
Guest: Justin JohnsonHosted by Courtney Ortiz & Lesley MealorBeyond Belief Dance Company out of Mesquite, Texas, is known for its incredible performance quality, high level of commitment, and unique choreographic concepts. Owned and operated by Justin Johnson (who you may also know as his drag persona, Alyssa Edwards), Beyond Belief Dance Company strives to give the best instruction to each individual student that walks through the door!Follow Beyond Belief Dance Company on Instagram @bey...
Guests - Menina Fortunato and Sissa StrainHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 186 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, industry professionals Menina Fortunato and Sissa Strain give us their best advice for dancers making the transition from the competitive world to the professional world.Topics Include: Things that make you stand out as a beginner in the industry Why networking is so important at the start of your career How to navigate the fea...
Guests - Deborah Engerman and Jim NowakowskiHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 185 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, two seasoned ballet educators join us to discuss all things ballet, from the relevance of a dress code to what they think is missing in the ballet training of competitive dancers!Topics Include: Why the dress code still matters in ballet Things that are missing from the ballet training of competitive dancers A teaser of point...
Guests - Richshawna and Saliha Sims, and Emily MartinHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 184 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we hear from three perspectives - a studio owner, a dance parent, and a dancer about how to change studios and what to look for when making the decision!Topics Include: How to recognize when it may be time to change studios Best practices for researching a new studio How to address any negative repercussions of chang...
Guests - Rachel Roberts and Tommy ScrivensHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 183 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, two veteran IDA judges join us to discuss how we remain as objective as possible when judging, while also trying to stay human and enjoy the art of dance!Topics Include: The different reasons a judge may be emotionally affected by a routine Strategies for separating emotions from the work without losing the ability to take in the ar...
Guests - Madi Hicks and Doug BaumHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 182 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we talk to two contemporary concert dancers about their experiences in the company dance scene and hear advice for young dancers interested in pursuing this path!Topics Include: The type of training needed to succeed in the concert dance world What kinds of jobs are available to concert dancers How concert dance and commercial dance are...
Guests - Jodi Ashby and Melanie ManningHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 181 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, two long-time dance parents of competitive dancers join us to give their tips, tricks, and advice for the long and beautiful journey that is the competitive dance world!Topics Include: Benefits of competitive dance that are specific to this activity How to handle the struggles that come up over the years in the dance studio Packin...
Guests - Caroline Lewis-Jones and Rebecca RowleyHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 180 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we are joined by certified health coach and dance educator Caroline Lewis-Jones and registered dietician Rebecca Rowley to discuss some ideas for fueling our dancers during competition weekends, as well as during the week!Topics Include: How to stay healthy and fueled on a budget Easy ways to add important nutrients to y...
Guests - Jake Allen Smith and Chloe RobertsHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 179 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we take on one of the hottest topics in the dance industry today - cameras in the classroom! Dance videographer Jake Allen Smith and IDA judge, educator and professional dancer Chloe Roberts share their thoughts on the pros and cons of this relatively new phenomenon.Topics Include: The evolution of cameras in dance education spaces ...
Guests: Cookie Ramos and John CulbertsonHosted by Courtney Ortiz & Lesley MealorDance Attack Miami has been in business for 29 years, and owners Cookie Ramos and John Culbertson see no end in sight for their studio that started with only 7 students! With a focus on quality over quantity, Dance Attack Miami gives a well-rounded dance education that has seen alumni go on to careers on Broadway, on cruise ships, in film and tv, and more!Help support our podcast. Join Making The Impact's Plat...
Guests - Justin Streeter, Angelina and Karlo FamilaraHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 177 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we are joined by Justin Streeter, and Angelina and Karlo Familara, all educators of street styles and hip hop, to discuss their points of view when it comes to the hip hop category at competition.Topics Include: Why foundations and fundamentals matter in hip hop and street styles just as much as in ballet What they are lo...
Guests - Kate Biernat and Krysten DanielleHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 176 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we focus on the tiniest dancers who defy all expectations, only to burn out at a young age. IDA judge Kate Biernat and dance educator Krysten Danielle give their unique perspectives and advice for the youngest of dancers. Topics Include: Typical weekly schedule for high-achieving minis What happens when minis have to danc...
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