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
Spotlight Feature - Marinda Davis
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In our final Spotlight Feature of Season 2, we sit down with the incredible Marinda Davis, an accomplished choreographer and dance educator on the convention circuit. You may know her work from World of Dance, Dancing With the Stars, or from her own company, MarInspired. Tune in to hear about Marinda's early days in dance, the struggles she faces as an immuno-compromised artist, and her drive and desire to create meaningful work for the stage and screen.
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Mark your calendars!
The Storytellers Intensive Volume 3 - Los Angeles (December 27-31st)
Applications will open in August 2021
Must Watch Clips!
- Dancing With The Stars Season 25 - Week 10 - Finals - Pro Dance with Julianne Hough
- World of Dance - "Make Me Cry" - MarInspired
- "Smile" as Featured on Soul Pancake
- "My Last Days" Documentary featuring Marinda Davis
Who would you like to see featured on our upcoming Spotlight Interviews? Share your recommendations by shooting us an email at podcast@impactdanceadjudicators.com.
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- Lesley - @lesley.mealor
- Impact Dance Adjudicators - @impactdanceadjudicators
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