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
Performance Pathways for the Professional Dancer
Guests - Maddie Kurtz and Casey Noblett
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 63 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley chat with industry professionals Maddie Kurtz and Casey Noblett about the many different performance pathways that exist for a professional dancer.
Topics Include:
- The audition process for all types of jobs - from pro dance teams to Broadway to concert dance
- A discussion about what cities to find certain types of performance jobs
- Resources for dancers who may not be in big cities but who want to pursue a professional dance career
Follow your Hosts & Guests!
- Courtney - @courtney.ortiz
- Lesley - @lesley.mealor
- Maddie - @maddiekurtz92
- Casey - @casey_noblett
Check out our guest’s current projects!
Commercial Dance Intensive - in-person workshops and seminars to train the next generation of dancers not only in technique, but in the skills required to be successful in the professional dance world!
Upcoming Workshops:
CDI Summer:
Big Sky, Montana June 19-27
Pigeon Forge, TN July 11-23
Ages 13 and up
CDI Winter:
Raleigh, NC December 27-29, 2021
Check out some of the resources we spoke about in the episode!
Broadway Theatre Project
Broadway Theatre Project is on hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Bates Dance Festival
Summer dance intensive based in Maine, geared towards contemporary dancers
The Business of Show by Adam Cates
A valuable resource including vital information for the career-driven performer venturing down the professional path
This episode is sponsored by:
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