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?
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Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Perfecting your Presentation for the Competitive Stage
Guests - Ashley Canterna Hardy and Joey Ortolani
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 49 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley are joined by IDA judge Joey Ortolani and dance teacher Ashley Canterna Hardy for a discussion on the importance of presentation for the competitive stage.
Topics Include:
- How proper presentation begins at the studio, from the top down
- Barriers to proper presentation and how to overcome them
- Strategies for costuming and presentation for a variety of body types
The blog that inspired this episode was released in March 2017, written by Joey Ortolani, titled “Perfecting Your Presentation”. Read now!
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