Guest - DJ Smart

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor

In Episode 203 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, convention director and professional dancer DJ Smart joins us to share some insider tips on how to stand out at all kinds of auditions, including at conventions, for colleges, and for professional jobs!

Topics Include:

• Why first impressions really do count
• Things NOT to do at auditions
• How to get out of your head and do your best in any scenario 

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