Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
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Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Student Choreography
Guests - Lauren Alto and Mary Hondal
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 92 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, special guests IDA judge Lauren Alto and former student choreographer and current dance major Mary Hondal discuss the benefits to adding student choreography options to your competitive dance studio.
Topics Include:
- How to add opportunities for student choreography at your studio
- Helpful exercises to use in class to promote creativity in students
- Personal experiences with the benefits of student choreography from the hosts and guests
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