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 - Project 21
Season 3 of Making the Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast kicks off with our very first Studio Spotlight Feature episode, showcasing Project 21, owned and operated by Molly Long in Orange County, CA. A professional training program which aims to prepare young dancers for a career in the commercial dance world, Project 21 has been seen on World of Dance, gracing the cover of Dance Spirit Magazine, and receiving recognition by The Dance Awards like Top Jazz Studio. Tune in to hear about how Project 21 evolved into the program it is today and how they are so successful!
Follow Project 21 @project21official and be sure to check out...
Dance Spirit Magazine article
"Post That" jazz routine
Project 21 Youtube
Project 21 website
Is there a studio you'd like to see featured on our upcoming Studio Spotlight Features? Share your recommendations by shooting us an email at podcast@impactdanceadjudicators.com.
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- Courtney Ortiz- @courtney.ortiz
- Lesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.dance
- Molly Long - @mollylong21
- Impact Dance Adjudicators - @impactdanceadjudicators
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This episode is sponsored by:
Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance gear and Dance bags!
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Spirit of Dance Awards - IDA Affiliated Competition!
New England based dance competition committed to providing a fun, fair and exciting venue for dancers of all levels to showcase their passion in a positive environment!
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