Guests - Pam Simpson and Glen Meynardie

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor

In Episode 146 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we get real with you about how studios cast dancers in competitive routines. Special guests Pam Simpson, a studio owner for 30 years, and Glen Meynardie, frequent guest choreographer and adjudicator give their insight about the casting process from their perspectives. 

Topics Include:

•  The variety of ways studios cast their dancers and why
•  How the process of casting has changed over the years for both Glen and Pam
•  Reasons why your dancer might not be cast in certain pieces or spots in a routine 

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