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
Studio Spotlight - Studio Bleu Dance Center
Guest: Kimberly Walsh Rishi
Hosts: Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor
Studio Bleu Dance Center in Ashburn, Virginia is one of the largest dance studios in the country, run by Kimberly Rishi. With programs ranging from recreational to competitive dance, acting and vocal groups, a boys program and a ballet program, Studio Bleu truly offers it all, and produces unparalleled talent that is well known throughout the dance industry. Today on Making the Impact, we take a trip into the world of Studio Bleu to hear more about what makes them unique in the competitive dance world!
Follow Studio Bleu Dance Center @studiobleudc
Check out some of their performance videos:
"American Pie" choreographed by Justin Lewis
"Gotham" production number
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- Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz
- Lesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.dance
- Impact Dance Adjudicators - @impactdanceadjudicators
This episode is sponsored by:
IDA Virtual Competition - 2022 Solo-Only Event
Entries are $55 and registration is open until April 25th, 2022
Enter your dance now!
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