Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside the mind of a dance competition judge? What does it take to impress the people behind the table?
Join your hosts Courtney Ortiz, professional dancer, educator and owner of Impact Dance Adjudicators, and Lesley Mealor, veteran performer and judge, on Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, as they dive into all things dance competition!
Each week, listen as Courtney and Lesley discuss various hot topics with members of the IDA judges’ roster and other special guests in the dance world, from technique, to costumes, to the dreaded question - “Tights…or no tights?” Stay tuned for special spotlight episodes, round table chats and so much more! Weekly episodes launch every Thursday throughout the dance season! @impactdanceadjudicators
Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Q&A With Courtney LIVE - February Edition
In the February Edition of Q&A With Courtney, Courtney and special guest IDA judge Jen Garaffa answer your questions on topics including:
- Is hard work enough to make a dancer stand out?
- How to deal with a growth spurt
- Balancing technique and passion as a dancer
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Check out some of the resources we spoke about in the episode!
Bring Tap to the People
Jacob's Pillow Tap Program
Operation Tap
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