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

 

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• Lesley @lil_lez36
• Christina @xtinabodie
• Alexis @_alexisevans

 

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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.


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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

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• Lesley @lil_lez36
• Kelsey @kjndance
• Katie @katie_mcginnis

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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

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• Sam @samquinn
• Chellie @chelliefig
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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!

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• 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 

 

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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!

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• 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

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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!

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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

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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

 

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• 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


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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!

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• 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

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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!

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• Courtney @courtney.ortiz
• Lesley @lil_lez36
• Dione @dione.hamza
• Julia @littlejewlia
• Joey @joeyorto

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