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
Dancing in Heels - Commercial Dance vs. Theatre Dance
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Guests - Monica Giavanna and Skye Mattox
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 105 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we tackle the wonderful world of dancing in heels! From commercial dance to theatre jazz, there are a surprising amount of things to consider when adding a few inches to your shoes! Joining us today are professional dancers Skye Mattox and Monica Giavanna to give you some helpful hints for dancing in heels.
Topics Include:
- Why heels training is important
- The differences between dancing in heels in the commercial world and the theatre world
- How to incorporate heels training in the studio
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