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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, owner of Impact Dance Adjudicators, and Lesley Mealor, veteran performer, dance teacher, 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, from technique, to costumes, to the dreaded question - “Tights…or no tights?” Stay tuned for special Spotlight Interview episodes and Live Q&A's with your hosts!

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Q&A With Courtney LIVE! - April Edition 3908 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/8380426-q-a-with-courtney-live-april-edition.mp3?blob_id=38142923 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 19921028029 Buzzsprout-8380426 In the April Edition of Q&A With Courtney Live, Courtney is joined by special guest IDA Judges Michael and Dione to answer viewers questions live on the air! Topics include: How dancers can improve their artistry Why contemporary dances always seem to win The title division at competition How to power through block scheduling CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! This episode is sponsored by: Thrive Dance Experience - an education-first dance convention and mentorship program for dancers and dance educators. Register now for The Academy - A Virtual Mentorship Program! Dance Costumes by Urzua - Custom dance costumes and dancewear for every body! Use code IDA15 at checkout to receive 15% off your entire order! Follow Your Host and Guests! Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz Michael - @Michael.dance.mccarthy Dione - @dione.hamza Impact Dance Adjudicators - @impactdanceadjudicators Join our NEW Facebook Group and connect with us! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! For a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com Dance Costumes by Urzúa Custom costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! Thrive Dance Experience An education-first dance convention and mentorship program!	Apr 22, 2021
Versatility in the Dance World 3918 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/8250920-versatility-in-the-dance-world.mp3?blob_id=37877047 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 19365211407 Buzzsprout-8250920 Guests - Britney Hall and Eliza Ohman Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 59 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, hosts Courtney and Lesley explore all of the ways being a versatile dancer can lead to a success in the dance world! Joined by guests Britney Hall and Eliza Ohman, this episode covers it all! Topics Include: What it takes to become a versatile dancer in a studio setting How being versatile has helped in our guests' careers Other kinds of versatility besides dancing that can help dancers thrive The blog that inspired this episode was released in February of 2019, and is titled "5 Reasons Versatility Will Make You a Better Dancer”. Read now! Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney - @courtney.ortiz Lesley - @lil_lez36 Britney - @britneyhall Eliza - @elizaohman Check out our guest’s current projects! Take class with Eliza! Weekly virtual class at Steps on Broadway, Tuesdays from 1-2:15PM ET! Sign up for class here! Take dance or fitness classes with Britney! Check out BritneyHall.Online! CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! This episode is sponsored by: Dance Costumes By Urzúa - Custom Costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! Werk Dancewear - Activewear for dreams in motion. Use code: Werkdance20 at checkout to save 20% today Join our NEW Facebook Group and connect with us! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Apr 15, 2021
Teamwork In the Studio and Beyond! 3810 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/8124860-teamwork-in-the-studio-and-beyond.mp3?blob_id=37490382 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 18800896742 Buzzsprout-8124860 Guests - Christina Fuschetto, Jill Tremonti Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 58 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, your hosts dive deep into the topic of teamwork in the studio, at competition, in the professional world and in life in general with IDA judges and teachers Christina Fuschetto and Jill Tremonti. Topics Include: What teamwork looks like in studio Repercussions of a lack of teamwork within a team of dancers How teamwork applies to all facets of life The blog that inspired this episode was released in March 2018, and is titled “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!” Read now! Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney - @courtney.ortiz Lesley - @lil_lez36 Christina - @dancing_warrior Jill - @jillianmariete This episode is sponsored by: Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance gear and Dance bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678 Join our NEW Facebook Group and connect with us! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com Level Up Dance Supplies Dance gear and Dance bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678	Apr 08, 2021
How to Take Your Solo to the Next Level 3468 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/8124642-how-to-take-your-solo-to-the-next-level.mp3?blob_id=37370012 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 18192991414 Buzzsprout-8124642 Guests - Cheryll Custer Klein, Alicia Sehn Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 57 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley speak with multi-talented judges and choreographers Cheryll Custer Klein and Alicia Sehn about the best ways for dancers to take their solo to the next level - literally and figuratively! Topics Include: Non-negotiables of having a solo Ways to instill a good work ethic in soloists in class as well as rehearsal What successful soloists are doing in class that give them an edge on stage Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney - @courtney.ortiz Lesley - @lil_lez36 Cheryll - @ccusterklein16 Alicia - @aliciasehndance CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! This episode is sponsored by: Dance Costumes By Urzúa - Custom Costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance Gear and Dance Bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678 Join our NEW Facebook Group and connect with us! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Apr 01, 2021
Hip-Hop: The Foundation and Fundamentals 4383 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/7948309-hip-hop-the-foundation-and-fundamentals.mp3?blob_id=37092988 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 17584901758 Buzzsprout-7948309 Guests - Voltaire Wade-Greene & John Comix Barella Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 56 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley are excited to finally cover one of the hottest topics in the competitive dance world - hip hop! Your hosts are joined by two leading hip hop dancers and educators in the industry, Voltaire Wade-Greene and John Comix Barella, to go deep into the rich history of hip hop culture, and discuss how the genre translates into the studio and competitive dance world. Topics Include: A brief history of hip hop's origins What fundamentals of hip hop are "musts" in the studio world The differences between true hip hop and movement that is hip hop influenced, and why it matters The blog that inspired this episode was released in April 2019, and titled “Bringing Hip Hop To the Competitive Stage”. Read now! Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney - @courtney.ortiz Lesley - @lil_lez36 Voltaire - @TisVoltaire John - @John_Comix Check out our guests' current projects! The "Essentials" store at JohnComix.com is full of training material designed for dance teachers. E-books on hip hop class structure, technique, games, etc.. Videos breaking down key movements..and services such as custom choreography or curriculum creation. The Redef Movement is currently auditioning new dancers to join our company. Dance Recast is a new nonprofit aimed at providing programs to present and future generations of the BIPOC community. Check out some of the resources we spoke about in the episode! - The Freshest Kids: The History of The B-Boy - Hip Hop Evolution This episode is sponsored by: Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance gear and Dance bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678 Join our NEW Facebook Group and connect with us! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website atwww.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Mar 25, 2021
The Benefits of Having a Dance Mentor 3771 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/7947943-the-benefits-of-having-a-dance-mentor.mp3?blob_id=36819490 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 16987329664 Buzzsprout-7947943 Guests - Jordan Beyeler, James Washington Manning Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 55 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, hosts Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor discuss the value of mentorship for dancers, from both the side of the mentor and the mentee. The hosts are joined by IDA judges Jordan Beyeler and James Washington Manning. Topics Include: How to know you're ready for a mentor Tips to becoming a mentor What mentorship looks like specifically in the dance world Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney - @courtney.ortiz Lesley - @lil_lez36 Jordan - @jbeyeler James - @Jawashi1 Check out some of the resources we spoke about in the episode! James Washington's Next Level Dance Mentorship Program Off the Lane Mentorship Program This episode is sponsored by: Dance Costumes By Urzúa - custom costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! Thrive Dance Experience - The Academy The Academy is a new virtual mentorship and career development program for ages 15 to 18. Register now! Join our NEW Facebook Group and connect with us! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Mar 18, 2021
Spotlight Feature - Alex Wong 4031 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/7945126-spotlight-feature-alex-wong.mp3?blob_id=36568480 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 16623012090 Buzzsprout-7945126 Our next Spotlight Feature guest is Alex Wong, an incredibly prolific and versatile dancer with some unbelievable credits! You may know him from his many television appearances on "Smash", "Glee", and "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend", or from his time on "So You Think You Can Dance". Or, perhaps you caught him on Broadway in "Newsies", or as a principal dancer with the Miami City Ballet. Making the Impact sits down with Alex to hear about his performance career, and what he's been up to recently! Be sure to follow Alex on social media! Instagram: @alexdwong TikTok: @alexdwong and be sure to check out… his Phone, Keys, Gum commercial Who would you like to see featured on our upcoming Spotlight Interviews? Share your recommendations by shooting us an email at podcast@impactdanceadjudicators.com. *This episode is sponsored by:* Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance gear and Dance bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678 Follow Us! Courtney - @courtney.ortiz Lesley - @lil_lez36 Impact Dance Adjudicators - @impactdanceadjudicators Join our NEW Facebook Group and connect with us! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! For a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our websitewww.impactdanceadjudicators.com Level Up Dance Supplies Dance gear and Dance bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678	Mar 11, 2021
Tricks vs. Technique 3680 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/7944730-tricks-vs-technique.mp3?blob_id=36305860 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 16301265886 Buzzsprout-7944730 Guests - Karla Curatolo, Troy Haywood Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 53 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley are joined by IDA judge Troy Haywood, as well as Karla Curatolo, the owner of one of the top competitive dance studios in the country, Expressenz Dance Center, to get down to the bottom of the debate - tricks or technique? Topics Include: What do we mean when we say "technique"? How essential is it to have solid technique when learning tricks? Are tricks necessary for a winning competition routine? Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney - @courtney.ortiz Lesley - @lil_lez36 Karla - @expressenz Troy - @troyeography This episode is sponsored by: Dance Costumes By Urzúa - custom costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance gear and Dance bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678 Join our NEW Facebook Group and connect with us! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website atwww.impactdanceadjudicators.com Dance Costumes by Urzúa Custom costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! Level Up Dance Supplies Dance gear and Dance bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678	Mar 04, 2021
The Importance of Musicality 3690 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/7575250-the-importance-of-musicality.mp3?blob_id=36032597 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 15941256728 Buzzsprout-7575250 Guests - Tommy Scrivens and Christina Yoder Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 52 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, musicality is the name of the game. Today, co-hosts Courtney and Lesley hear from IDA judges and dance educators Tommy Scrivens and Christina Yoder about the importance of musicality in all styles of dance, and give some great advice to dancers and teachers alike about how to develop musicality skills. Topics Include: How musicality can be incorporated into all styles of dance The necessity of basic music theory training for dancers Why a lack of musicality may lead to lower scores at competition Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney - @courtney.ortiz Lesley - @lil_lez36 Tommy - @tommytoes7 Christina - @christinataps2 Check out our guest’s current projects! Dynamics in Motion Dance - Develop your curriculum and class syllabus for all age/level ranges in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, and modern. This episode is sponsored by: Dance Costumes By Urzúa - custom costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance gear and Dance bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678 Join our new Facebook Group! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com Dance Costumes by Urzúa Custom costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! Level Up Dance Supplies Dance gear and Dance bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678	Feb 25, 2021
Q&A With Courtney LIVE! - February Edition 3135 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/7724422-q-a-with-courtney-live-february-edition.mp3?blob_id=35233174 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 15453388732 Buzzsprout-7724422 In the February Edition of Q&A With Courtney LIVE, Courtney and special guest IDA Judge Sam Quinn answer your questions on topics including: Special needs categories at competition Costume scoring Zoom audition vs video submissions for summer programs and intensives Contact improv & so much more! This episode was previously recorded on Facebook Live - 2/1/2021 CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! This episode is sponsored by: Apolla Performance Wear - Compression Dance Socks! Follow Us! Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz Impact Dance Adjudicators - @impactdanceadjudicators Sam Quinn - @samquinn Join our NEW Facebook Group! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! For a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website:www.impactdanceadjudicators.com Apolla Performance Revolutionary compression dance socks for all styles!	Feb 18, 2021
An Inside Look into Judging and Scoring at Competitions 4097 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/7575058-an-inside-look-into-judging-and-scoring-at-competitions.mp3?blob_id=34690609 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 14895499419 Buzzsprout-7575058 Guests - Colin Shea Denniston, Jesse Miller Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 50 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley are joined by veteran IDA judges Colin Shea Denniston and Jesse Miller for a deep dive into one of the most burning questions in the dance competition world - what really goes into the judging process for adjudicators? Topics Include: Whether personal preferences come into play when judging How judges stay consistent throughout a long weekend Levels, and how they affect scoring and judging approaches Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney - @courtney.ortiz Lesley - @lil_lez36 Colin Shea - @colindenniston Jesse - @Jessekmiller CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! This episode is sponsored by: Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance gear and Dance bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678 Jake Nothing - Team Gear and Apparel! Join our NEW Facebook Group and connect with us! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com Jake Nothing Your one-stop shop for Team Jackets and Studio Apparel! Level Up Dance Supplies Dance gear and Dance bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678	Feb 11, 2021
Perfecting your Presentation for the Competitive Stage 3790 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/7355092-perfecting-your-presentation-for-the-competitive-stage.mp3?blob_id=33884644 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 14371673572 Buzzsprout-7355092 Guests - Ashley Canterna Hardy and Joey Ortolani Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 49 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley are joined by IDA judge Joey Ortolani and dance teacher Ashley Canterna Hardy for a discussion on the importance of presentation for the competitive stage. Topics Include: How proper presentation begins at the studio, from the top down Barriers to proper presentation and how to overcome them Strategies for costuming and presentation for a variety of body types The blog that inspired this episode was released in March 2017, written by Joey Ortolani, titled “Perfecting Your Presentation”. Read now! Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney - @courtney.ortiz Lesley - @lil_lez36 Joey - @joeyorto Ashley - @AshleyCH415 CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! This episode is sponsored by: Dance Costumes By Urzúa - custom costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance gear and Dance bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678 JOIN OUR NEW FACEBOOK GROUP! We love connecting with our fans! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com Dance Costumes by Urzúa Custom costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! Level Up Dance Supplies Dance gear and Dance bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678	Feb 04, 2021
Three Careers in Dance That Don't Require a Stage 3414 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/7354807-three-careers-in-dance-that-don-t-require-a-stage.mp3?blob_id=33087769 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 13861998504 Buzzsprout-7354807 Guests - Lauren Manning, Susie Riefenhauser, Ryan Parma Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 48 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we discuss a variety of non-performance career options for dancers with three industry professionals - Lauren Manning of Dance Media, publishers of Dance Spirit and Dance Magazine; Susie Riefenhauser of OtherSpace Innovation, a dance marketing, and consulting firm; and Ryan Parma, a freelance director, and dance videographer. Topics Include: Each individual's path from dancer to dance industry professional Advice for dancers looking at future options other than performing How dance training helped in their current work Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney - @courtney.ortiz Lesley - @lil_lez36 Lauren - @stagesmithdance Susie - @susie.riefenhauser Ryan - @ryanparma Check out our guests' current projects! Stagesmith Dance Training OtherSpace Innovation www.ryanparma.com CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! This episode is sponsored by: Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance gear and Dance bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678 Dance Device Lab - High quality, dancer focused in-studio events nationwide! Join our new Facebook Group - Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com Dance Device Lab In-studio Intensives and Adjudication Showcase! Level Up Dance Supplies Dance gear and Dance bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678	Jan 28, 2021
Spotlight Feature - Sophia Lucia 4390 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/6826561-spotlight-feature-sophia-lucia.mp3?blob_id=32347879 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 13318098476 Buzzsprout-6826561 Making the Impact welcomes Sophia Lucia as our next Spotlight Feature guest! You may know her as The Guinness Book of World Records title holder for the most consecutive pirouettes (55) , or maybe you've been following her dance journey since she was featured on Lifetime's Dance Moms! Courtney and Lesley sit down and chat with Sophia about her incredible performance career as a child, her experiences in ballet school as a teen, and her dreams and goals for the future. Stay connected and follow Sophia: @_sophialucia ! Subscribe to her YouTube Channel! Who would you like to see featured on our upcoming Spotlight Interviews? Share your recommendations by shooting us an email at podcast@impactdanceadjudicators.com. This episode is sponsored by: Purple Pixies Dancewear - Trendy and Affordable Leotards, Sports Bras, & Leggings! Use the code IMPACT at checkout to receive 15% off your order! Follow Us! Courtney - @courtney.ortiz Lesley - @lil_lez36 Impact Dance Adjudicators - @impactdanceadjudicators Join our brand new Podcast Facebook Group: Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! For a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com Purple Pixies Dancewear Use the code IMPACT at checkout to receive 15% off your order!	Jan 21, 2021
All About Improv! 3886 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/7065352-all-about-improv.mp3?blob_id=31625629 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 12785259605 Buzzsprout-7065352 Guests - Joshua Blake Carter and Becca Grden Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 46 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, the topic of conversation is improvisation - from improv in class to the professional world and everywhere in between! Joining us this week are guests Joshua Blake Carter from Giordano Dance Chicago and IDA Judge Becca Grden. Topics Include: What improv is and isn't How to introduce improv at a young age in the studio Professional applications of improv Tips to overcome your fear of improv The blog that inspired this episode was released in January 2019, and titled “Finding Your Confidence Through Improv". Read now! Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney - @courtney.ortiz Lesley - @lil_lez36 Joshua - @jbcchoreography Becca - @Choreobybecca Check out our guest’s current projects! Joshua premiered his first short film for Giordano Dance Chicago in November 2020, adapting choreographer Autumn Eckman's 2012 work "JOLT" for the screen. Stream anytime for free! This episode is sponsored by: Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance gear and Dance bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678 Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com Level Up Dance Supplies Dance gear and Dance bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678	Jan 14, 2021
A Look Back at Competitive Dance Through the Years 3729 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/6826348-a-look-back-at-competitive-dance-through-the-years.mp3?blob_id=30941386 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 12258589433 Buzzsprout-6826348 Guests - Amber Nadelkov and Clarice Ordaz Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 45 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we go back in time to remember the "good old days" of competition as Courtney and Lesley sit down with IDA judge Amber Nadelkov and comp kid turned professional dancer and teacher Clarice Ordaz. Topics Include: The days before levels, age groups, and platinums How competition prepared our guests for their professional lives The quintessential convo about how small the dance world is The blog that inspired this episode was released in April 2017, and is titled “Three Things Dance Competitions Gave Me That Weren't Trophies”. Read now! Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney - @courtney.ortiz Lesley - @lil_lez36 Amber - @Dancinambs678 Clarice - @d8clarice This episode is sponsored by: Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance Gear and Dance Bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: *bravo5678* Jake Nothing - Team Gear and Apparel! Check out their website for unique, customized team gear! CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com Level Up Dance Supplies Dance gear and Dance bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678 Jake Nothing Your one-stop shop for Team Jackets and Studio Apparel!	Jan 07, 2021
A Chat with Your Competition Directors - The 2021 Season 4649 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/6826135-a-chat-with-your-competition-directors-the-2021-season.mp3?blob_id=30244828 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 11752072560 Buzzsprout-6826135 On this special episode of Making the Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley are joined by IDA affiliated competitions Diva Dance Competition, Star Talent Productions, Gems Dance Competition, and HD Dance Competition to discuss expectations for the 2021 competition season. Topics include: Need-to-know info for studio owners to pass to students and parents Safety and sanitary measures being taken at each event Judging expectations Block scheduling and awards protocol *Follow Us!* Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz Lesley Mealor - @lil_lez36 Impact Dance Adjudicators - @impactdanceadjudicators *Follow Our Guests and IDA Affiliated Competitions!* Diva Dance Competition - @divacomps Star Talent Productions - @StarTalentDance Gems Dance Competition - @dance4gems HIgh Demand Dance Competition - @hddancecomp This episode is sponsored by: Check out our service - IDA Online Judges' Critiques! Send us a video of your dance, and one of our IDA Judges will critique your routine within 72 hours. You can also add on additional feedback to take your performance to the next level. To learn more and submit your video now, head to our website! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! For a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Dec 31, 2020
Q&A With Courtney LIVE! - December Edition 3588 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/6825862-q-a-with-courtney-live-december-edition.mp3?blob_id=29807566 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 11233470538 Buzzsprout-6825862 In the December Edition of Q&A With Courtney LIVE!, Courtney and special guest Emily Branigan answer your questions on topics including: "Creepy" themed dances for minis How to get into judging Hair diversity on the competition stage The open category CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! This episode is sponsored by: Dance Costumes By Urzúa - Custom Costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! Jake Nothing - Unique, Customized Team Gear and Apparel! Follow Us! Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz Impact Dance Adjudicators - @impactdanceadjudicators Emily Branigan - @embranigan Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! For a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com Dance Costumes by Urzúa Custom costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! Jake Nothing Your one-stop shop for Team Jackets and Studio Apparel!	Dec 24, 2020
Age Appropriateness at Competition 4112 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/6499345-age-appropriateness-at-competition.mp3?blob_id=29266658 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 10782473086 Buzzsprout-6499345 Guests - Robb Gibbs and Leslie Scott Zanovitch Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 42 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley hear from special guest Leslie Scott Zanovitch, founder of Youth Protection Advocates in Dance (YPAD,) along with IDA judge and teacher Robb Gibbs on the subject of age appropriateness in the dance world. *Topics Include:* How the idea of age appropriateness encompasses more than just music, movement, and song choice The real reason inappropriate dances may win at competition Ideas for how to implement changes at competition to ensure a safe and appropriate experience for everyone To learn more about Youth Protection Advocates in Dance, please visit their website: www.ypadnow.com The blog that inspired this episode was released in March 2018, and is titled “Keeping the Competition Stage Age Appropriate”. Read now! *Follow your Hosts & Guests!* Courtney - @courtney.ortiz Lesley - @lil_lez36 Robb - @robb.gibbs Leslie - @lesliescottsays CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! *This episode is sponsored by:* Dance Costumes By Urzúa - Custom Costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance Gear and Dance Bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678 Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com Dance Costumes by Urzúa Custom costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! Level Up Dance Supplies Dance gear and Dance bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678	Dec 17, 2020
The Role of Race in Dance 4002 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/6499009-the-role-of-race-in-dance.mp3?blob_id=28580458 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 10295276674 Buzzsprout-6499009 Guests - Michelle Tolson and Max Vasapoli Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 41 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley are joined by IDA judges and teachers Michelle Tolson and Max Vasapoli for an important conversation on the role of race in the dance world. *Topics Include:* Why representation matters Strategies for implementing inclusive practices in the studio Personal stories from our guests on what it was like growing up as dancers of color *Follow your Hosts & Guests!* Courtney - @courtney.ortiz Lesley - @lil_lez36 Michelle - @michelletolson Max - @mx_vsp *Check out some of the products and organizations we spoke about in the episode!* International Association of Blacks in Dance Black Dancewear Companies CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! *This episode is sponsored by:* Dance Costumes By Urzúa - Custom Costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! Apolla Performance Wear - Compression Socks for Dancers! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com Dance Costumes by Urzúa Custom costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! Apolla Performance Revolutionary compression dance socks for all styles!	Dec 10, 2020
Keeping Jazz Dance Alive - In Studio and On Stage 4111 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/6087520-keeping-jazz-dance-alive-in-studio-and-on-stage.mp3?blob_id=27968333 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 9838384594 Buzzsprout-6087520 Guests - Mary Roberts and Terrill Mitchell Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 40 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley talk with jazz dance experts Mary Roberts and Terrill Mitchell to uncover some truths about jazz in the 21st century! Topics Include: Steps and movement qualities that are MUSTS in your jazz training Why the history of the movement and the style are still important today The real reasons jazz dance seems to be disappearing from competition The blog that inspired this episode was released in March 2017, and titled “Getting Jazzy With It!”. Read now! Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney - @courtney.ortiz Lesley - @lil_lez36 Mary - @msmaryroberts Terrill - @tmitchell227 This episode is sponsored by: Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance gear and Dance bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678 Dance Costumes By Urzúa - Custom Costumes and Dancewear Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! Check out some of the resources we spoke about in the episode! Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance Whitey's Lindy Hoppers in "Hellzapoppin'" "Prologue" from "West Side Story" - directed/choreographed by Jerome Robbins Giordano Moves Introduction to Bob Fosse CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website atwww.impactdanceadjudicators.com Dance Costumes by Urzúa Custom costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! Level Up Dance Supplies Dance gear and Dance bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678	Dec 03, 2020
Spotlight Feature - Maud Arnold of Syncopated Ladies 3417 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/6087271-spotlight-feature-maud-arnold-of-syncopated-ladies.mp3?blob_id=27409684 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 9401409121 Buzzsprout-6087271 On this Spotlight Feature, Courtney and Lesley are joined by Maud Arnold of Syncopated Ladies to chat about her dance journey, the inspiring work she does through The Chloe and Maud Foundation, how having a degree in Film from Columbia University influences her life and work, and so much more! Follow Maud Arnold @maudiepooh Check out some of her latest projects: www.maudarnold.com www.chloeandmaud.com The Chloe and Maud Foundation The DC Tap Festival The Syncopated Ladies Who would you like to see featured on our upcoming Spotlight Interviews? Share your recommendations by shooting us an email at podcast@impactdanceadjudicators.com. This episode is sponsored by: Dance Costumes By Urzúa - custom costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! For all of your dancewear needs - check out Purple Pixies! Use the code IMPACT at checkout to receive 15% off your order! Follow Us! Courtney - @courtney.ortiz Lesley - @lil_lez36 Impact Dance Adjudicators - @impactdanceadjudicators Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! For a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com Dance Costumes by Urzúa Custom costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! Purple Pixies Dancewear Use the code IMPACT at checkout to receive 15% off your order!	Nov 26, 2020
Guest Choreography 4388 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/6029827-guest-choreography.mp3?blob_id=26921710 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 9038430240 Buzzsprout-6029827 Guests - Brandon Cournay and Ryann Taylor Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 38 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley hear from IDA judge Brandon Cournay and studio owner Ryann Taylor about their thoughts on guest choreography for competitive dancers. Topics Include: Benefits and downfalls of using guest choreographers How to tell when your dancers are ready (or not) for guest choreography Whether or not studios get "bonus points" for using guest choreographers Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney - @courtney.ortiz Lesley - @lil_lez36 Brandon - @dancedevicelab Ryann - @inspired2danz, @powerdancecompany Check out our guest’s current projects! Dance Device Lab Virtual Wellness Program Dance Device Lab Chats Power Dance Company CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! This episode is sponsored by: Jake Nothing - Team Gear and Apparel! Check out www.jakenothing.com for unique, customized team apparel! Dance Device Lab - High quality, student-focused, in-studio events nationwide! Visit www.dancedevicelab.com for more info! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com Jake Nothing Your one-stop shop for Team Jackets and Studio Apparel! Dance Device Lab In-studio Intensives and Adjudication Showcase!	Nov 19, 2020
The 2021 Competition Season - Best Practices For Block Scheduling 3405 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/6029707-the-2021-competition-season-best-practices-for-block-scheduling.mp3?blob_id=26281846 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 8792774549 Buzzsprout-6029707 Guests - Hillary Zbyszinski and Marissa Anderson Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 37 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, IDA judges and teachers Hillary and Marissa dive deep with co-hosts Courtney and Lesley on the topic of block scheduling and what to expect during the upcoming 2021 competition season. Topics Include: Pros and cons of the block scheduling set up How judging may be approached differently Predictions for what the 2021 season may look like Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney - @courtney.ortiz Lesley - @lil_lez36 Hillary - @hzbyszinski Marissa - @marissastaniecdance CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! This episode is sponsored by: Dance Costumes By Urzúa - custom costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance gear and Dance bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: BRAVO5678 Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com Dance Costumes by Urzúa Custom costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! Level Up Dance Supplies Dance gear and Dance bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678	Nov 12, 2020
How To Create a Stand-Out Video Submission for Virtual Competitions 4448 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/6018136-how-to-create-a-stand-out-video-submission-for-virtual-competitions.mp3?blob_id=25891861 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 8588577520 Buzzsprout-6018136 Guests - Alexandra Frohlinger and Traci Swartz Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 36 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley are joined by IDA judges and industry professionals Alex Frohlinger and Traci Swartz to give advice for the best ways to create a stunning self-tape or virtual submission for competition or auditions! Topics Include: Best angles, backgrounds, and spaces for self-taping Suggestions for filming on a budget Tips and tricks to create a memorable video for competition submissions Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney - @courtney.ortiz Lesley - @lil_lez36 Alex - @alexfrohlinger Traci - @traci_swartz Check out some of the products and people we spoke about in the episode! Ring Light with 5 ft Tripod Stand Phone Camera Lens Attachment Kit Phone Stabilizer Steady Cam About The Work Actors Studio ASG Casting & Classes please note - we may receive a small commission from clicking our affiliate links. CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! *This episode is sponsored by:* Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance Gear and Dance Bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: BRAVO5678 For all of your dancewear needs - check out Purple Pixies! Use the code IMPACT at checkout to receive 15% off your order! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com Level Up Dance Supplies Dance gear and Dance bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678 Purple Pixies Dancewear Use the code IMPACT at checkout to receive 15% off your order!	Nov 05, 2020
A Place For Every Dancer - Gender in the Dance Studio 3772 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5768506-a-place-for-every-dancer-gender-in-the-dance-studio.mp3?blob_id=25339591 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 8389674829 Buzzsprout-5768506 Guests - Jeanette Abell and Paul Thiemann Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 35 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, co-hosts Courtney and Lesley are joined by IDA judges and teachers Jeanette Abell and Paul Thiemann to dive deep into the important topic of gender in the dance studio, as well as at competition and in the professional world. Topics Include: When to begin a gender-neutral approach with dance students Best practices for inclusivity in movement and choreography The challenges and rewards of abandoning tradition for a more welcoming art form Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney - @courtney.ortiz Lesley - @lil_lez36 Jeanette - @jeanettable Paul - @paulsharesalot Check out our guest’s current projects! Paul's Crystal Art - @gpg_creations CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com This episode is sponsored by: Dance Costumes by Urzúa Custom costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! Jake Nothing Your one-stop shop for Team Jackets and Studio Apparel!	Oct 29, 2020
Q&A With Courtney LIVE! - October Edition 4133 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5767945-q-a-with-courtney-live-october-edition.mp3?blob_id=24836959 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 8193579269 Buzzsprout-5767945 In the October Edition of Q&A With Courtney LIVE, Courtney and special guest IDA Judge Christina Belinksy answer your questions on topics including: Advice for tappers at competition Tips for young dancers wanting to pursue professional careers Time limits for solos Scoring discrepancies between judges Episode was recorded on Facebook Live on October 1st, 2020 CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Check out some of the organizations and people we spoke about in the episode! Michelle Dorrance - www.dorrancedance.com Playbill - www.playbill.com/jobs Answers4Dancers - www.answers4dancers.com This episode is sponsored by: Artists in Motion Apparel Upcycled, hand-screen printed studio to streetwear created by IDA Judge Christina Belinsky. Follow @artistsinmotionapparel National YoungArts Foundation Applications are open for the 2021 National Arts Competition, available for artists ages 15-18 or in grades 10-12. Learn more at www.YoungArts.org and follow @youngarts Follow Us! Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz Impact Dance Adjudicators - @impactdanceadjudicators Christina Belinksy - @christinabelinsky Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! For a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com Artists in Motion Apparel Upcycled Hand-Screen Printed Studio to Streetwear! Follow on instagram: @artistsinmotionapparel National YoungArts Foundation Identifying the most accomplished young artists in the visual, literary and performing arts.	Oct 22, 2020
Are You Correctly Categorizing Your Dances at Competition? 3410 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5767504-are-you-correctly-categorizing-your-dances-at-competition.mp3?blob_id=24315226 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 7990356636 Buzzsprout-5767504 Guests - Chloe Roberts and Josh Sallerson Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 33 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, co-hosts Courtney and Lesley explore the challenging world of categorizing dances for competition with IDA judges and teachers Chloe and Josh! Topics Include: Specific expectations for all genres of dance Advice for teachers and choreographers struggling to properly place dances in categories What to do about styles that don't fit perfectly into one category The blog that inspired this episode was released in March 2017 by guest writer Christina Belinksy, and is titled “Correctly Categorizing Your Dances”. Read now! Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney - @courtney.ortiz Lesley - @lil_lez36 Chloe - @Chloerobertsdance Josh - @sallywerks CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! This episode is sponsored by: Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance gear and dance bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678 Visit their website: www.levelupdancesupplies.com Dance Costumes By Urzúa - custom costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! Visit their website: www.dancecostumesbyurzua.com Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com Dance Costumes by Urzúa Custom costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout!	Oct 15, 2020
How to Execute Unique Choreography Concepts at Competition 3659 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5500630-how-to-execute-unique-choreography-concepts-at-competition.mp3?blob_id=23791267 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 7797023630 Buzzsprout-5500630 Guests - Samantha Jay and Miranda Spada Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 32 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, hosts Courtney and Lesley chat about how to create unique choreography concepts with IDA judges and teachers Samantha Jay and Miranda Spada. Topics Include: The creative process for developing choreography Pushing boundaries in choreography Judges' perspectives on overdone ideas Tips for coming up with unique ideas Two blogs inspired this episode - "Getting Un-Stuck - Advice For Choreographers", released in November 2017 - Read Now! and "Choreography at Competition", released in February 2017 - Read Now! Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney - @courtney.ortiz Lesley - @lil_lez36 Samantha - @SamanthaJay224 Miranda - @mirandarosespada Check out our guests' current projects! Tonawanda Dance Arts' Mentorship program - Follow @lead_tonawandadancearts Mind Body Sole Tap CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! This episode is sponsored by: Dance Costumes By Urzúa - custom costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! Visit their website: www.dancecostumesbyurzua.com National YoungArts Foundation Applications are open for the 2021 National Arts Competition, available for artists ages 15-18 or in grades 10-12. Deadline to apply is October 16th, 2020. Learn more at www.YoungArts.org Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Oct 08, 2020
Making the Most Out of Your Classes - In-studio and Online 3320 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5665480-making-the-most-out-of-your-classes-in-studio-and-online.mp3?blob_id=23225242 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 7610877456 Buzzsprout-5665480 Guests - Ashley Marinelli and Kimberly Soel Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 31 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley are joined by IDA judges and teachers Ashley Marinelli and Kimberly Soel to dive deep into the art of taking class - in the studio, at home, and at conventions. Topics Include: Expectations for students in-studio, on Zoom, and at conventions Helpful ideas for making the most of your virtual class experience Teacher tips for keeping students engaged in class Convention class etiquette Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney - @courtney.ortiz Lesley - @lil_lez36 Ashley - @alm433 Kimberly - @kimba2484 Check out our guests' current projects! Check out Fall of the House Play. Follow @fallofthehouseplay Virtual Dance Center. Follow @virtualdancecenter Check out some of the products we spoke about in the episode! Bunheads Gel Knee Pads-Small CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! This episode is sponsored by: Dance Costumes By Urzúa - custom costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! Visit their website: www.dancecostumesbyurzua.com Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Oct 01, 2020
Spotlight Feature - JT Church 4009 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5556916-spotlight-feature-jt-church.mp3?blob_id=22704187 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 7415383186 Buzzsprout-5556916 Guests - JT Church and Leslie Church Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 30 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, it's time for our first Spotlight Feature! Courtney and Lesley are joined by 14 year old professional dancer and student, JT Church and mom Leslie Church to hear all about JT's dance journey, from an eager 5 year old who just wanted to move, to winner of Dancing With the Stars Junior! Topics Include: How JT started dancing at 5 years old Advice for young competitive dancers wanting to pursue a career in dance The story of JT's experiences on SYTYCD Season 13 and DWTS Junior Dance mom advice from Leslie Be sure to follow JT on Social Media @jt_church. Who would you like to see featured on our upcoming Spotlight Interviews? Share your recommendations by shooting us an email at podcast@impactdanceadjudicators.com. This episode is sponsored by: For all of your dancewear needs - check out Purple Pixies! Use the code IMPACT at checkout to receive 15% off your order! Follow your Hosts! Courtney @courtney.ortiz Lesley @lil_lez36 @impactdanceadjudicators Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! For a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website: www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Sep 24, 2020
Music at Competition 3742 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5456953-music-at-competition.mp3?blob_id=22291228 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 7275313983 Buzzsprout-5456953 Guests - Jen Garaffa and Jessica Olinik Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 29 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley chat with returning IDA judges and teachers Jen and Jessica about everyone's favorite subject - music at competition! Topics Include: Appropriate music selection Judge's music pet peeves How music influences movement Best practices when searching for and editing music The blog that inspired this episode was released in October 2018, and it’s called ”Music at Competition - The Do's and Don'ts". Read now! Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney @courtney.ortiz Lesley @lil_lez36 Jen @jengaraffa Jessica @jwodance Check out our guest’s current projects! Orlando Tap Dance Collective CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Sep 17, 2020
Navigating the New Normal - The Upcoming Dance Season 3248 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5348554-navigating-the-new-normal-the-upcoming-dance-season.mp3?blob_id=21665782 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 7275313984 Buzzsprout-5348554 Guests - Becky Chiasson and Erika Hogan Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz In Episode 28 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney sits down with studio owners Becky Chiasson (Spotlight Dance Academy, Westford, MA), and Erika Hogan (New Attitude Performing Arts Center in NC and SC) to discuss the ways COVID-19 has changed the dance studio industry, and how they are navigating a new normal for their businesses. Topics Include: Safety protocols and the differences in the regions Virtual dance class and virtual performance Thoughts on the 2021 competition season CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Follow your Host & Guests! - Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz - Spotlight Dance Academy - @sda_westford - Erika Hogan - @ejazz6 Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Sep 10, 2020
Welcome to Season 2! 1440 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5345881-welcome-to-season-2.mp3?blob_id=21656539 https://images.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1482584144hd.jpg 7275313985 Buzzsprout-5345881 Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor Welcome to Season 2 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast! In this episode, hosts Courtney and Lesley catch up on what's been happening since the end of season 1, and look at what's coming up in season 2! Topics Include: The success of season 1 of Making the Impact Recap of IDA's Virtual Competitions Podcast cover art contest New release dates for season 2 Spotlight Episodes and LIVE Q&A's for season 2 CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Follow your Hosts! Courtney - @courtney.ortiz Lesley - @lil_lez36 Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Sep 10, 2020
Season One - Wrap Up! 3720 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126224-season-one-wrap-up.mp3?blob_id=20621017 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/8/d/a58deb466f22f83b/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.jpg 4462961811 f9c3100d-549a-4880-a83b-6cea74423871 Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor After 35 episodes, 48 guests, and hundreds of your questions - Season 1 of Making the Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast is coming to a close! Enjoy a look back at some of our favorite moments in the first season, and hear from our IDA judges one last time with some words of wisdom as we head into the summer. CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Follow your Hosts Courtney @courtney.ortiz Lesley @lil_lez36 Register now for IDA's Virtual Solo Competition. Next event coming in June! www.impactdanceadjudicators.com/virtualcompetition Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com Thanks for an amazing first season! We already can't wait for Season 2! Until then, keep #MakingTheImpact!	Jun 01, 2020
LIVE Q&A with Courtney and Lesley - May Edition 3410 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126227-live-q-a-with-courtney-and-lesley-may-edition.mp3?blob_id=20620957 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/8/d/a58deb466f22f83b/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.jpg 4319997796 09a3a277-5888-4277-9563-da2a5da27c2b In the May edition of Q&A With Courtney, Lesley joins the conversation as the hosts record a live-streamed event to answer your questions in real time! Topics include: Abusing the levels system Parents changing choreography Appropriateness at competition Please note - due to this episode being recorded from a live-stream event, audio quality may be affected CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Interested in entering IDA's Virtual Dance Competition? Registration is now open through May 30th! Head to our website to enter now and learn more! www.impactdanceadjudicators.com/virtualcompetition Follow Us! Courtney Ortiz @courtney.ortiz Lesley Mealor @lil_lez36 Impact Dance Adjudicators @impactdanceadjudicators For a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	May 24, 2020
Translating Competitive Training into a Commercial or Concert Dance Career 2874 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126230-translating-competitive-training-into-a-commercial-or-concert-dance-career.mp3?blob_id=20620999 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/8/d/a58deb466f22f83b/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.jpg 4301445142 2b86a13c-8be9-43cd-9a88-31cd91a5adef Guests - Christina Bodie & Alexis Evans Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 27 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley are joined by IDA judges Christina and Alexis to discuss life post competition dance and which professional dance career route you might consider. Topics Include: What is Commercial Dance? What is Concert Dance? The similarity and differences of each dance world What it's like working as a professional dancer CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney @courtney.ortiz Lesley @lil_lez36 Christina @xtinabodie Alexis @_alexisevans Register now for IDA's Virtual Solo Competition! www.impactdanceadjudicators.com/virtualcompetition Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	May 18, 2020
Senior Feature - A Look into the Lives of 3 Graduating Senior Dancers 2863 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126233-senior-feature-a-look-into-the-lives-of-3-graduating-senior-dancers.mp3?blob_id=20620963 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/8/d/a58deb466f22f83b/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.jpg 4301445143 f46d0530-13d2-4bf6-8b64-2538ee6363f1 Guests - Catherine Gregorius, Emma Mangeolle, Francesca Savone Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 26 of Making the Impact, Courtney and Lesley speak with the winners of IDA's Senior Spotlight contest. Catherine, Emma, and Francesca stood out for their unique and inspiring stories, and join the hosts for a conversation on how their final dance competition season has been affected by COVID-19. CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Follow your Hosts and Sponsors! Courtney @courtney.ortiz Lesley @lil_lez36 Commercial Dance Intensive @commercialdanceintensive Star Talent Productions @startalentdance Artists in Motion Apparel @artistsinmotionapparel Our Sponsor: Commercial Dance Intensive Is your dream to become a professional dancer? Commercial Dance Intensive can make that dream a reality. CDI was created to educate the next generation of dancers, teachers, and parents about the ins and outs of our crazy business. You can find CDI online at www.commercialdanceintensive.com, on facebook, and on Instagram @commercialdanceintensive. Are you ready to work in the commercial dance industry? You will be, and the Commercial Dance Intensive is here to make it happen! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	May 11, 2020
Cross Training during Quarantine 2964 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126236-cross-training-during-quarantine.mp3?blob_id=20621614 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/8/d/a58deb466f22f83b/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.jpg 4241775421 123eb52e-42a2-4077-94bb-1f727e3f6f9d Guests - Kelsey Nelson Lack, Katie McGinnis Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 25 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley are joined by IDA judges Kelsey Nelson Lack and Katie McGinnis to talk about how dancers can incorporate cross training into their dance training to maximize their potential! Topics Include: Why cross training is beneficial for dancers Different types of cross training Safety tips for cross training at home CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney @courtney.ortiz Lesley @lil_lez36 Kelsey @kjndance Katie @katie_mcginnis Check out our season sponsor Level Up Dance Supplies for all of your dance bag and dance gear needs this competition season! Receive $10 off your next order with code: Impact Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	May 04, 2020
Q&A with Courtney - April Edition 2890 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126239-q-a-with-courtney-april-edition.mp3?blob_id=20621623 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/8/d/a58deb466f22f83b/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.jpg 4129228837 62a65a71-269d-48cb-8117-2bef81a088de In the April Edition of Q&A With Courtney, Courtney is joined by some special guests, Sam and Chellie to help answer your questions on topics including: Advancing up to the next level How judges score age appropriateness Training while at home How judges score routines with the same song CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Interested in entering IDA's Virtual Dance Competition? Registration is now open. Head to our website to enter now and learn more! www.impactdanceadjudicators.com/virtualcompetition Follow Us! Courtney Ortiz @courtney.ortiz Sam @samquinn Chellie @chelliefig Impact Dance Adjudicators @impactdanceadjudicators For a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Apr 27, 2020
What Makes a Successful Musical Theatre Entry - Hear from the Experts 3104 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126242-what-makes-a-successful-musical-theatre-entry-hear-from-the-experts.mp3?blob_id=20621665 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/8/d/a58deb466f22f83b/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.jpg 4017307511 1448e4cf-9472-4fa5-8b42-484c77692d97 Guests - Alexandra Frohlinger, Jesse Miller, Max Vasapoli Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 24 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley are joined by Musical Theatre experts Alex, Jesse, and Max to talk what sets this genre apart from the rest! Topics Include: The differences between Musical Theatre Dance and Theatre Jazz The specific things judges look for in Musical Theatre routines at competition The never-ending debate about lip syncing in the Musical Theatre category The blog that inspired this episode was released in May of 2018, and is called “Bringing Broadway Dance to the Competition Stage”. Read now! CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney @courtney.ortiz Lesley @lil_lez36 Alex @froyourboat Jesse @jessekmiller Max @mx_vsp Register now for IDA's Virtual Competition. Accepting Solo and Group routines. $30/entry! Judge's critiques, cash prizes and a Top 20 live streamed Challenge! www.impactdanceadjudicators.com/virtualcompetition Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Apr 20, 2020
Virtual Dance Classes - Navigating a New Way of Teaching 3062 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126245-virtual-dance-classes-navigating-a-new-way-of-teaching.mp3?blob_id=20621629 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/8/d/a58deb466f22f83b/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.jpg 3900438477 8c3aff6d-a5ce-4ffe-973b-ad3a3e86adcf Guests - Casey Dipersio & Lainee Uitermarkt Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 23 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley sit down with IDA Judges Casey and Lainee to talk about how they are navigating the new wave of teaching dance online during the Covid-19 pandemic. Topics Include: Their personal experience teaching virtually Tips and tricks on how to have a more successful online class The pros and cons of teaching through zoom CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney @courtney.ortiz Lesley @lil_lez36 Casey @caseydipersio Lainee @lainee.uit Check out IDA's new Virtual Dance Competition! Register your Solo or Group routine now! www.impactdanceadjudicators.com/virtualcompetition Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Apr 13, 2020
Levels at Competition- Thoughts from your Judges 3109 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126248-levels-at-competition-thoughts-from-your-judges.mp3?blob_id=20621662 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/8/d/a58deb466f22f83b/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.jpg 3789295646 387cd586-f624-49a3-948f-30cc7a3e9b8d In Episode 22 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley tackle the topic of levels at Competition, with IDA judges Steven and Amy weighing in with their thoughts. Topics Include: The pros and cons of having multiple levels of competition Why the levels system is so often abused Expectations for dancers in each level Ideas to make the levels system fairer The blog that inspired this episode was released in February of 2017, and it’s called “Levels - A Judge’s Perspective”. Read now! CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney @courtney.ortiz Lesley @lil_lez36 Steven @stvncardona Amy @mazeamy Check out our season sponsor Level Up Dance Supplies for all of your dance bag and dance gear needs this competition season! Receive $10 off your next order with code: Impact Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Apr 06, 2020
Beyond the Barre - Why Ballet Matters in Competitive Dance 2969 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126251-beyond-the-barre-why-ballet-matters-in-competitive-dance.mp3?blob_id=20621647 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/8/d/a58deb466f22f83b/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.jpg 3681282919 b20bff5b-4472-4713-997b-b5b7569a8bbd Guests - Carrie Euker, Holly Gannett Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 21 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley bring ballet center stage as they discuss how to keep the style exciting and relevant in the competition world. Topics Include: Ideas for keeping ballet class interesting What judges look for in a ballet competition routine How ballet can benefit other styles of dance Check out our previous blog articles that inspired this topic! Bring Ballet Back - Resurrecting the Art Form for Competitive Dancers Why Ballet Technique is Essential for Competitive Dancers CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney @courtney.ortiz Lesley @lil_lez36 Carrie @CMEuker Holly @Hollcoll77 Enter now into IDA's Virtual Dance Competition! Solo and Group event! Register on our website! www.impactdanceadjudicators.com/virtualcompetition Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Mar 30, 2020
Pushing Past Performance Anxiety 2927 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126254-pushing-past-performance-anxiety.mp3?blob_id=20621620 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/8/d/a58deb466f22f83b/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.jpg 3582137378 28eadf2e-47bd-4a21-bdef-e468bacd8329 Guests - Melissa Bartrem, Jen Garaffa Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 19 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley dive deep into the topic of performance anxiety with guests Melissa and Jen. Advice shared in this podcast is solely the opinions of the guests and hosts, and is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical disorder. If you are experiencing depression or anxiety, reach out to a medical professional for help. Topics Include: How to counter negative self-talk Tips for teachers to foster a positive environment in the classroom Personal stories about performance anxiety and how to make it work for you instead of against you The blog that inspired this episode was released in February of 2018, and it’s called “Pushing Past Performance Anxiety”. Read now! CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney @courtney.ortiz Lesley @lil_lez36 Melissa Bartrem @inspire_2dance Jen Garaffa @jengaraffa Check out our season sponsor Level Up Dance Supplies for all of you dance bag and dance gear needs this competition season! Receive $10 off your next order with code: Impact** Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Mar 23, 2020
COVID-19 - The Effects on the Dance Community 3306 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126257-covid-19-the-effects-on-the-dance-community.mp3?blob_id=20621656 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/8/d/a58deb466f22f83b/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.jpg 3521693203 d7c98b67-50b7-4569-a7bb-52f62109b886 In this special episode of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley discuss the effects of the COVID-19 virus on the dance community, from the perspective of teachers, judges, parents, and professional dancers. Topics Include: Suggestions for dancers to stay positive and active during the time away from studios and competitions Insight into the suspension of the NBA season from Miami Heat dancer Julia Galloway The general vibe in cities across the country, including New York City, Miami, and suburbs of Detroit and Long Island CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney @courtney.ortiz Lesley @lil_lez36 Dione @dione.hamza Julia @littlejewlia Joey @joeyorto Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Mar 18, 2020
The Power of Social Media in the Dance World 2860 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126260-the-power-of-social-media-in-the-dance-world.mp3?blob_id=20621638 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/8/d/a58deb466f22f83b/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.jpg 3391273753 0e0136a9-213a-42d5-8ac8-4449913eaca6 In Episode 18 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley are joined by IDA judges Kelly and Hillary to discuss the many ways social media has changed the dance world! Topics Include: How social media influences trends in the dance world Easy ideas to self-promote on social media Personal stories of how social media has positively impacted the lives and careers of the guests and hosts The blog that inspired this episode was released in 2018, and it’s called “Social Media in the Dance World”. Read now! CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney @courtney.ortiz Lesley @lil_lez36 Kelly @kellykrammertaps Hillary @hzbyszinski Check out our IDA Affiliated Competition and Sponsor: High Demand Dance Competition Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Mar 09, 2020
The Evolution of Acro 2984 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126263-the-evolution-of-acro.mp3?blob_id=20621713 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/8/d/a58deb466f22f83b/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.jpg 3287570111 72cd887f-b7f7-4e3e-b8b5-4b0079ede433 Guests - Drew Burgess, Marissa Anderson Hosted by - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 17 of Making the Impact, Courtney and Lesley are joined by some of the best acro teachers in the biz, Drew Burgess and Marissa Anderson, to talk all things acro! Topics Include: Best practices for safe acro skills Incorporating acro into dance routines at competition Translating acro training into a professional career The blog that inspired this episode was released in March 2018 and it’s called “Reaching New Heights - Acro at Competition”. Read now! CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney @courtney.ortiz Lesley @lil_lez36 Drew @drewdances Marissa @marissastaniecdance Check out our IDA Affiliate Competition and Sponsor - Diva Dance Competition! Head to their website to view their upcoming 2020 tour dates at www.divacomps.com Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Mar 02, 2020
Q&A with Courtney - February Edition 2213 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126266-q-a-with-courtney-february-edition.mp3?blob_id=20621677 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/8/d/a58deb466f22f83b/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.jpg 3161414743 11bcb397-e47f-4fa2-a4db-f4c915760750 In the February Edition of Q&A With Courtney, she answers your questions about the competitive dance world. Topics include: Judging expectations Competing an Acro solo Transitioning to a higher level Finding your performance in contemporary CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Check out our season sponsor Level Up Dance Supplies for all of you dance bag and dance gear needs this competition season! Receive $10 off your next order with code: Impact Follow Us! Courtney Ortiz @courtney.ortiz Impact Dance Adjudicators @impactdanceadjudicators For a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Feb 24, 2020
Changing The Game - Interview with REVEL Dance Convention 2806 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126269-changing-the-game-interview-with-revel-dance-convention.mp3?blob_id=20622691 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/8/d/a58deb466f22f83b/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.jpg 3063023269 0bcfe58a-b1e1-4b32-9f77-faf911cbfe58 This week on Making The Impact - Courtney sits down for our first interview with dance convention owners, Frank Musso and Christian Clark from Revel Dance Convention. They discuss the in's and out's of starting a convention company and their rise to success in the industry. Topics Include: - Why Revel was created - A look into what makes their events unique - How REVEL has grown so quickly since their start - The importance of education and training in the competitive dance industry CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney @courtney.ortiz Frank @frankmusso Christian @topherachris79 REVEL @reveldanceconvention Check out our season sponsor Level Up Dance Supplies for all of you dance bag and dance gear needs this competition season! Receive $10 off your next order with code: Impact Check out our service: IDA Online Judge's Critiques. Send us a video of your dance, and one of our IDA Judge's will critique your routine within 72 hours. You can also add additional feedback to take your performance to the next level. To learn more and submit your video now, head to our website! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Feb 17, 2020
Competition Kindness - Etiquette at the Event 3001 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126272-competition-kindness-etiquette-at-the-event.mp3?blob_id=20622787 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/8/d/a58deb466f22f83b/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.jpg 2966059286 ebf181ef-f338-4bc9-8dbb-a2deb9f01f25 Guests - Lauren Alto, Beau Hutchings, Kelsey Lack Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 15 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley celebrate Valentine’s Day Week by discussing kindness at competition! Special guests Lauren Alto, Beau Hutchings, and Kelsey Lack weigh in on the importance of etiquette and kindness at competition as well as at the studio. Topics Include: Why etiquette is important for dancers to learn and practice Ideas for studio owners and teachers to promote kindness and goodwill in the classroom What judges and competition staff look for from dancers at competition in terms of etiquette The blog that inspired this episode was released in April 2017, and it’s called “Competition Kindness - Etiquette at the Event”. Read now! CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney Ortiz @courtney.ortiz Lesley Mealor @lil_lez36 Lauren Alto @laurenalt0 Beau Hutchings @b4hutchi Kelsey Nelson Lack @kjndance Check out our IDA Affiliated Competition and Sponsor: Axis dance Competition Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Feb 10, 2020
The Importance of Tap Class and Why You Should Be Taking It 2724 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126275-the-importance-of-tap-class-and-why-you-should-be-taking-it.mp3?blob_id=20622694 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/8/d/a58deb466f22f83b/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.jpg 2866265149 b29d6c9e-e5a2-4948-9b19-a95c2b8b7ad0 Guests - Angelina Young Savage, Michelle Tolson Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 14 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley chat with tap specialists Angelina Young Savage and Michelle Tolson about the importance of tap in the dance industry. Topics Include: What judges look for in the tap category The differences and similarities between Rhythm Tap and Broadway Tap How tap influences other styles of dance The blog that inspired this episode was released in April 2017, and it’s called “Keeping Tap Timely in a Contemporary World”. Read now! More recently, IDA judge and tap specialist Kelly Krammer took to the blog with her article “The Importance of Tap Class and Why You Should Be Taking It”, which was shared over 1000 times on social media! Check it out here! CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney @courtney.ortiz Lesley @lil_lez36 Angelina @Angelina_Young_Savage Michelle @michelletolson Check out our IDA Affiliated Competition and Episode Sponsor: Spirit of Dance Awards Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website: www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Feb 03, 2020
Q&A with Courtney & Lesley - January Edition 3556 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126278-q-a-with-courtney-lesley-january-edition.mp3?blob_id=20622874 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/8/d/a58deb466f22f83b/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.jpg 2761768657 8051332c-b9e7-4048-abd4-4031747bd534 In the January Edition of Q&A With Courtney, Courtney is joined by special guest, her co-host Lesley Mealor, to help answer your questions on topics including: How essential are tricks in routines Keeping the stage age appropriate Proper song selection for dancers Clarifying genre placement for competition CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Check out our season sponsor Level Up Dance Supplies for all of your dance bag and dance gear needs this competition season! Receive $10 off your next order with code: Impact Follow Us! Courtney Ortiz @courtney.ortiz Lesley Mealor @lil_lez36 Impact Dance Adjudicators @impactdanceadjudicators For a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Jan 27, 2020
The Do's and Don'ts of Costuming for the Competitive Stage 2844 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126281-the-do-s-and-don-ts-of-costuming-for-the-competitive-stage.mp3?blob_id=20622733 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/8/d/a58deb466f22f83b/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.jpg 2664384154 deda20eb-4522-4ee6-b2ec-db695af990ac Guests - Sheena DiMatteo, Daniel Tardibono Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 13 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, guests Sheena DiMatteo and Daniel Tardibono sit down with Courtney and Lesley to discuss the ins and outs of costuming for competition! Topics Include: Best practices for costuming dancers appropriately Glitzy costumes vs plain costumes - does it really matter? Inclusivity in costuming Appropriate presentation for the stage The biggest question in all of the dance competition industry - tights or no tights? The blog that inspired this episode was released in March 2017, and it’s called “Costuming For the Competition Stage”. Read now! CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney @courtney.ortiz Lesley @lil_lez36 Sheena @sheenadimatteo Daniel @danielt1776 Check out our IDA Affiliate Competition and Sponsor - Diva Dance Competition! Head to their website to view their upcoming 2020 tour dates at www.divacomps.com Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Jan 20, 2020
Our Stage is Your Canvas - Interview with High Demand Dance Competition 2675 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126284-our-stage-is-your-canvas-interview-with-high-demand-dance-competition.mp3?blob_id=20622703 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/8/d/a58deb466f22f83b/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.jpg 2550427349 892a0cc9-f9e2-43ab-afb7-d85bb32ace89 Guests - Kelli Rooney and Natalie Layton of High Demand Dance Competition. Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz In this week’s episode of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney interviews owners of High Demand Dance Competition, Kelli Rooney and Natalie Layton, and finds out what makes their events stand out from the others in the industry! Topics Include: The background of both owners, and how they started HD Dance Competition Discussing dance in college and the different paths you can take into the dance world The special features of HD Dance Competition, including on-stage warm up before each event and custom stage lighting! CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Follow your Host & Guests! Courtney @courtney.ortiz High Demand Dance Competition @hddancecomp Visit www.hddancecompetition.com for more information about High Demand Dance Competition’s 2020 tour! Check out our service: IDA Online Judge's Critiques. Send us a video of your dance, and one of our IDA Judges will critique your routine within 72 hours. You can also add on additional feedback to take your performance to the next level. To learn more and submit your video now, head to our website! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Jan 13, 2020
Taking Critical Feedback from your Judges 2653 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126287-taking-critical-feedback-from-your-judges.mp3?blob_id=20622877 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/8/d/a58deb466f22f83b/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.jpg 2443331782 bcf3a8cf-caaa-4b33-9cca-13413e0dc911 Guest - Christina Belinsky Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In this episode of Making the Impact, Courtney and Lesley sit down with IDA Judge, Performer and Choreographer, Christina Belinsky, to talk about how to take critical feedback at competition. This episode includes: Advice for how to apply feedback from competition in class How to challenge yourself if you’re not getting usable feedback Tips to stay motivated and positive when receiving critical feedback The blog that inspired this episode was released in March 2019, and is called “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - Taking Critical Feedback From Your Judges”. Check it out! Follow your Hosts and Guests on Instagram! Courtney Ortiz @courtney.ortiz Lesley Mealor @lil_lez36 Christina Belinsky @christinabelinsky Check out our season sponsor Level Up Dance Supplies for all of you dance bag and dance gear needs this competition season! Receive $10 off your next order with code: Impact Check out our IDA Affiliated Competition and Sponsor: Just Dance Invitational CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Jan 06, 2020
Q&A with Courtney - December Edition 1899 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126290-q-a-with-courtney-december-edition.mp3?blob_id=20622706 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/8/d/a58deb466f22f83b/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.jpg 2196526716 de993391-a2b4-49dd-9ee9-b64734b778ae In the December Edition of Q&A With Courtney, Courtney (and a few special guests) answer your questions on topics including: Performance vs. Technique What makes a dancer stand out Proper level to place your dancers at competition Are tricks essential in competition choreography? CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Check out our IDA Affiliated Competition and Sponsor: High Demand Dance Competition: www.hddancecompetition.com Follow Us! Courtney Ortiz @courtney.ortiz Impact Dance Adjudicators @impactdanceadjudicators For a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Dec 23, 2019
Why Technique Will Never Go out of Style 2461 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126293-why-technique-will-never-go-out-of-style.mp3?blob_id=20622730 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/8/d/a58deb466f22f83b/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.jpg 2144840338 5b89233f-d8d4-4521-8965-c771da0afec1 In this episode of Making the Impact, Courtney and Lesley chat with Erika Hebron and Mary Roberts about the benefits of technique in all styles of dance. This episode covers: Ideas for keeping technique classes fresh and engaging How a strong technical foundation can prevent injury as well as help a dancer bounce back from injury Tips for how to work on your technique on your own, outside of class Resources mentioned in this episode include: “Jazz Dance: A History of the Roots and Branches” by Lindsay Guarino and Wendy Oliver “Conditioning For Dancers” by Tom Welsh The blog that inspired this episode was released back in February 2018, and is called “Why Technique Will Never Go Out of Style”. Check it out! Follow your Hosts and Guests on Instagram! Courtney Ortiz @courtney.ortiz Lesley Mealor @lil_lez36 Erika Hebron @ejhebron Mary Roberts @msmaryroberts Check out our season sponsor Level Up Dance Supplies for all of your dance bag and dance gear needs this competition season! Receive $10 off your next order with code: Impact www.levelupdancesupplies.com Check out our IDA Affiliated Competition and Episode Sponsor: Spirit of Dance Awards CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Dec 16, 2019
Investing in the Future of Dance - Interview with Just Dance Invitational 1744 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126296-investing-in-the-future-of-dance-interview-with-just-dance-invitational.mp3?blob_id=20622739 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/8/d/a58deb466f22f83b/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.jpg 2047506207 8e24854d-18b4-4e26-9a5c-16097e1734ec On this week's special episode of Making the Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney interviews Sandra Choi, owner of Just Dance Invitational! The show includes: The backstory behind Just Dance Invitational Just Dance Invitational’s mission to further dance education for students The special assistant training program offered by Just Dance Invitational Follow your Host and Guests on Instagram! Courtney Ortiz @courtney.ortiz Just Dance Invitational @just_dance_invitational Visit www.justdanceinvitational.com for more info and to check out their 2020 tour dates! Check out our season sponsor Level Up Dance Supplies for all of your dance bag and dance gear needs this competition season! www.levelupdancesupplies.com Receive $10 off your next order with code: Impact CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Dec 09, 2019
Boys in Dance 2630 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126299-boys-in-dance.mp3?blob_id=20622724 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/8/d/a58deb466f22f83b/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.jpg 1950167243 ba9b24b0-f140-40cc-b360-fd73316ffebb Today, Courtney and Lesley sit down with male dancers and IDA Judges Eddie Bennett, Colin Shea Denniston, and Robb Gibbs to talk about their experiences in the industry, from studio to stage. This episode covers: The benefits of having a male teacher for boys in dance Costuming for boys Tips for choreography Ideas to keep boys interested and invested in dance The blog that inspired this episode was released back in May of 2017, and is called “Let’s Hear It For The Boys!” To read more about this topic, head on over to the blog! Follow your Hosts and Guests on Instagram! Courtney Ortiz @courtney.ortiz Lesley Mealor @lil_lez36 Eddie Bennett @euphorian54 Colin Shea Denniston @MrColinShea Robb Gibbs @robb.gibbs CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Check out our IDA Affiliated Competition and Sponsor Axis Dance Competition. Head to their website now to learn more: www.axisdancecompetition.com Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Dec 02, 2019
Age Range Expectations 2779 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126302-age-range-expectations.mp3?blob_id=20622958 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/0/5/4/e0541ccf145b9b26/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.png 1849604789 3b4cdde7-1b24-4657-8051-3721fbc00500 On this week's episode of Making the Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney chats with teachers and IDA judges Emily, Jessica, and Miranda about the expectations for each age range at competition. The conversation includes: Ideas for teaching age appropriate concepts Specific tips for teaching certain steps What the judges are looking for in each category in terms of age The blog that inspired this episode was released in May of 2018, and featured 3 talented IDA Judges and teachers, and it’s called “From Your Judges - Expectations For Each Age Range At Competition”. Read now! Follow your Host and Guests on Instagram! Courtney Ortiz @courtney.ortiz Emily Branigan @embranigan Jessica Olinik @JWODANCE Miranda Spada @mirandarosespada CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Check out our IDA Affiliate Competition and Sponsor - Diva Dance Competition! Head to their website to view their upcoming 2020 tour dates at www.divacomps.com Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Nov 25, 2019
Q&A with Courtney - November Edition 1995 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126305-q-a-with-courtney-november-edition.mp3?blob_id=20622913 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/0/5/4/e0541ccf145b9b26/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.png 1755567463 63216b647d884c35967eb8ba005873e3 In the November Edition of Q&A With Courtney, Courtney (and a few special guests) answer your questions on topics including: Age expectations at competition Transitions within routines Judges’ preference between clean and simple, or difficult and messy choreography Tights or no tights? CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Check out our service: IDA Online Judge's Critiques. Send us a video of your dance, and one of our IDA Judge's will critique your routine within 72 hours. You can also add on additional feedback to take your performance to the next level. To learn more and submit your video now, head to our website! Follow Us us on Instagram! @courtney.ortiz @impactdanceadjudicators For a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Nov 18, 2019
Choreography 2724 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126308-choreography.mp3?blob_id=20622967 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/0/5/4/e0541ccf145b9b26/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.png 1672377786 174fc1d3dc144dde9e82efe7e5e0017c Hosts - Courtney Ortiz, Lesley Mealor Guests - Adrienne Hicks, Joey Ortolani In Episode 6 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley are joined by IDA judges and choreographers Adrienne Hicks and Joey Ortolani to talk about all things choreography. This episode includes: Tips for staying inspired as a choreographer What the choreographic process is like for Adrienne and Joey Ideas for creating choreography An inside look at what judges are looking for in competitive choreography The blog that inspired this episode was released in February of 2017, and is called “Choreography @ Competition”. CLICK HERE to read now. To learn more about your hosts and the featured judges in this episode, follow us on Instagram: Courtney Ortiz @courtney.ortiz Lesley Mealor @ lil_lez36 Adrienne @ adge24 Joey @joeyorto Check out our Sponsor and IDA Affiliated Competition Just Dance Invitational! Head to their website now to check out their 2020 Tour Dates! CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A podcast with Courtney, owner of IDA! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators on Instagram, and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Nov 11, 2019
The Diva Difference - Interview with Diva Dance Competition 2247 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126311-the-diva-difference-interview-with-diva-dance-competition.mp3?blob_id=20622928 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/0/5/4/e0541ccf145b9b26/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.png 1597884050 ae91e1556c62427e97fa9fb277dd24c9 Guests - Anne Roberts and Kym Yadisernia Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz On this week's special episode of Making the Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney interviews Anne Roberts and Kym Yadisernia, owners of Diva Dance Competition! The show includes: The backstory behind Diva Dance Competition How Diva’s live judging format works Diva’s mission to bring awareness to CdLS Follow your Host and Guests on Instagram! Courtney Ortiz @courtney.ortiz Diva Dance Competition @divacomps Visit www.divacomps.com for more info and to check out their 2020 tour dates! For more information about the CdLs Foundation and how you can help, visit www.CdLsusa.org Check out our season sponsor Level Up Dance Supplies for all of you dance bag and dance gear needs this competition season! CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Nov 04, 2019
Lyrical vs. Contemporary - Separating the Styles 2610 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126314-lyrical-vs-contemporary-separating-the-styles.mp3?blob_id=20622937 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/0/5/4/e0541ccf145b9b26/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.png 1533842612 33d3f1ba75844308b1926ded301d4341 Guests - Christina Fuschetto, Maddie Kurtz Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 3 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley are joined by IDA judges Christina Fuschetto and Maddie Kurtz to talk about the importance of knowing the differences between lyrical and contemporary styles at competition. The conversation covers: The evolving definitions of lyrical and contemporary A brief history of both styles Lots of opinions about what makes a lyrical dance a lyrical dance and not a contemporary dance, and vice versa Advice for studio owners and teachers about where to place dancers so that they do their best work at competition The blog that inspired this episode was released in January of 2018, and featured 4 IDA Judges, and it’s called “Contemporary vs Lyrical - Separating the Styles”. Read now! Follow your Hosts and Guests on Instagram! Courtney Ortiz @courtney.ortiz Lesley Mealor @lil_lez36 Christina @dancing_warrior Maddie @maddiekurtz92 CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air! Check out our IDA Affiliated Competition and Episode Sponsor: Spirit of Dance Awards Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Oct 28, 2019
Competition Cleaning - Perfecting Your Routines 2391 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126317-competition-cleaning-perfecting-your-routines.mp3?blob_id=20622955 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/0/5/4/e0541ccf145b9b26/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.png 1418526696 bbb98fcc8920479db1c798c3ffbc1325 Guests: Chloe Roberts, Christina Young Yoder Hosted by: Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 2 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley are joined by IDA judges Chloe Roberts and Christina Young Yoder to discuss the ins and outs of competition cleaning. The conversation covers: The benefits of cleaning as you teach, and the benefits of choreographing quick and cleaning after How to keep younger dancers engaged while cleaning Cleaning guest choreographer's work Keeping choreography level appropriate to help the cleaning process This episode was inspired by the IDA blog “Tips and Tricks For Competition Cleaning”, which was published in October of 2017 and can be found at here. Follow your Hosts and Guests! Courtney @courtney.ortiz Lesley @ lil_lez36 Chloe @chloerobertsdance Christina @christinatap2 To send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA, visit www.impactdanceadjudicators.com/podcast to record a question! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out! Visit our sponsors website and check out their upcoming 2020 tour dates! www.hddancecompetition.com Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators on Instagram, and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Oct 21, 2019
10 Tips for Dance Convention Training 1324 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126320-10-tips-for-dance-convention-training.mp3?blob_id=20622904 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/0/5/4/e0541ccf145b9b26/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.png 1418526695 0bdb8f512a16485ea5e5fbfc3c590e48 Guests - Casie Goshow, Derek Mitchell, Jim Nowakowski, DJ Smart Host - Courtney Ortiz In Episode 3 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney is joined by four sought-after convention faculty members to share their advice for a successful convention season! Topics include: Convention training and etiquette Tips from your Faculty Prepping for the dance competition season The blog that inspired this episode was released in October of 2017, and is titled “Convention Etiquette - Advice From the Faculty”. Find it here. Follow your Host & Guests! Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz Casie - @bgirltynee Derek - @derekmitchellg Jim - @jimnowakowski DJ - @DJsmartJR To send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A podcast with Courtney, owner of IDA, visit www.impactdanceadjudicators.com/podcast to record a question! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out! Check out our IDA Affiliated Competition and Sponsor - Axis Dance Competition. www.axisdancecompetition.com Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators on Instagram, and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Oct 21, 2019
What Dance Competitions Taught Me 2493 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126326-what-dance-competitions-taught-me.mp3?blob_id=20622964 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/0/5/4/e0541ccf145b9b26/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.png 1314418416 015c5fd25376434f8d942258f3927e36 Guests: Troy Haywood, Ash Marinelli Hosted by: Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 1 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley chat with IDA judges Troy Haywood and Ash Marinelli about what dance competitions taught them. The conversation covers: The influence dance competitions had on them as young dancers How attending competitions led to the successful career paths they chose Why they decided to get into judging Memories of “the good old days” of dance competitions This episode was inspired by the IDA blog “What Dance Competitions Taught Me”, which was published in May of 2018. Follow your Hosts & Guests on Instagram! Courtney Ortiz @courtney.ortiz Lesley Mealor @lil_lez36 Troy Haywood @troyeography Ash Marinelli @alm433. To send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA, visit www.impactdanceadjudicators.com/podcast to record a question! You can request to stay anonymous, or Courtney can give you a shout out! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators on Instagram, and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Oct 14, 2019
Q&A with Courtney - October Edition 1385 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126323-q-a-with-courtney-october-edition.mp3?blob_id=20622901 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/0/5/4/e0541ccf145b9b26/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.png 1314418415 131ab949b2bf4e0c819ad51f3487cb36 Host - Courtney Ortiz In the October Edition of Q&A With Courtney, Courtney (and a few special guests) answer your questions on topics including: Levels at competition How to stand out in the crowd The value (of lack of value) in dancers performing multiple solos To send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A podcast with Courtney, owner of IDA, visit www.impactdanceadjudicators.com/podcast to record a question! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out! Follow Courtney Ortiz at @courtney.ortiz, and Impact Dance Adjudicators at @impactdanceadjudicators on Instagram, and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Oct 14, 2019
Meet the Hosts of Making The Impact! 699 https://chtbl.com/track/89E229/www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/5126329-meet-the-hosts-of-making-the-impact.mp3?blob_id=20622886 https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/0/5/4/e0541ccf145b9b26/Making_The_Impact_-_Logo_1500px_300kb.png 1271502762 b0a266e3c94d44f1a979e021707b4608 Intro Episode: Meet the Hosts of Making The Impact! Hosted by: Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In the intro episode of Making the Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, hosts Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor introduce themselves, explain what Impact Dance Adjudicators is, and let you know what to look forward to in Season 1! This episode includes: - Background on the professional careers of your hosts - A crash course on the services that Impact Dance Adjudicators offers - A heads up on the topics we will cover in Season 1, from technique, to choreography, to age range and level expectations All of our round table episodes are inspired by a previous blog article from the IDA Judge’s Blog. To read up on past blogs, visit www.impactdanceadjudicators.com/judgesblog Have you ever wanted to ask a judge a question about competition? Studio owners, dance teachers, dance parents and students can send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A podcast with Courtney! Visit www.impactdanceadjudicators.com/podcast to record a question!! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out! Follow your Hosts! @courtney-ortiz & @lil_lez36 Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators! @impactdanceadjudicators For a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com	Oct 14, 2019