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Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast

By: Impact Dance Adjudicators
  • Summary

  • 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 studio spotlight episodes, round table chats and so much more! Weekly episodes launch every Thursday throughout the dance season!

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Episodes
  • Season 5 Wrap Up!
    Jun 6 2024

    Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor

    Season 5 of Making the Impact might be over, but we have some fun things in store for you this summer and next season! Thank you for listening and supporting our podcast, and we can't wait for season 6! Mark your calendars - Season 6 launches Thursday, September 5th, 2024!


    Help support our podcast. Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription today! Your membership includes:

    • Monthly Q&A episodes released to members-only
    • Priority to have your questions answered each month on the live Q&A.
    • Ad-free listening for all of Season 4 & 5. No sponsored ads!
    • 20% off all IDA Merchandise
    • Exclusive bonus content released throughout the year
    • Discounted IDA Online Critique
    • Group Zoom check-ins 3x per season with Courtney Ortiz!

    Your support helps us produce future episodes of Making The Impact for years to come!

    Making The Impact's Platinum Premium - Sign up now for only $5/month!



    Follow your Hosts & Guests!

    • Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz
    • Lesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.dance



    Join our FREE Facebook Group and connect with us! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community



    Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you!



    Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox!



    Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com

    Support the Show.

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    39 mins
  • The 2024 Competition Season - Takeaways From your Judges
    Jun 6 2024

    Guests - IDA Judges

    Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor

    In Episode 190 of Making the Impact, we hear from IDA judges around the country about the highs and lows of the 2024 competition season!

    Topics Include:

    • Favorite themes at competition
    • Technique issues
    • Music choices
    • Choreography trends



    Help support our podcast. Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription today! Your membership includes:

    • Monthly Q&A episodes released to members-only
    • Priority to have your questions answered each month on the live Q&A.
    • Ad-free listening for all of Season 4 & 5. No sponsored ads!
    • 20% off all IDA Merchandise
    • Exclusive bonus content released throughout the year
    • Discounted IDA Online Critique
    • Group Zoom check-ins 3x per season with Courtney Ortiz!

    Your support helps us produce future episodes of Making The Impact for years to come!

    Making The Impact's Platinum Premium - Sign up now for only $5/month!


    Follow your Hosts!

    • Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz
    • Lesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.dance



    This episode is sponsored by:

    Francisco Gella Dance Works - Season 5 Premier Sponsor!
    Educational and developmental programs, intensives, and seminars designed to empower students, parents, educators, and artists.
    Register now for an upcoming intensive, workshop or seminar!

    Lilly Lashes
    Top quality, multi-dimensional, reusable eyelashes!
    Use code IMPACT20 in all caps at checkout to receive 20% off every order!


    Join our FREE Facebook Group and connect with us! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community

    Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you!


    Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox!


    Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com

    Support the Show.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • A Chat with Current College Dance Majors
    May 30 2024

    Guests - Joshua Dawson, Mary Hondal and Laci Justice

    Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor

    In Episode 189 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we hear straight from dancers in three college dance programs - Pace University, University of Alabama, and Point Park University - about what life is like as a dance major!

    Topics Include:

    • How each program is structured
    • What each dancer wishes they knew before entering their program
    • How their competitive dance career prepared them for college dance
    • Best advice for upcoming college dance majors



    Help support our podcast. Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription today! Your membership includes:

    • Monthly Q&A episodes released to members-only
    • Priority to have your questions answered each month on the live Q&A.
    • Ad-free listening for all of Season 4 & 5. No sponsored ads!
    • 20% off all IDA Merchandise
    • Exclusive bonus content released throughout the year
    • Discounted IDA Online Critique
    • Group Zoom check-ins 3x per season with Courtney Ortiz!

    Your support helps us produce future episodes of Making The Impact for years to come!

    Making The Impact's Platinum Premium - Sign up now for only $5/month!



    Follow your Hosts & Guests!

    • Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz
    • Lesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.dance
    • Joshua Dawson - @mr.broadway
    • Mary Hondal - @maryselene_
    • Laci Justice - @lacijustice



    This episode is sponsored by:

    Francisco Gella Dance Works - Season 5 Premier Sponsor!
    Educational and developmental programs, intensives, and seminars designed to empower students, parents, educators, and artists.
    Register now for an upcoming intensive, workshop or seminar!

    Lilly Lashes
    Top quality, multi-dimensional, reusable eyelashes!
    Use code IMPACT20 in all caps at checkout to receive 20% off every order!


    Join our FREE Facebook Group and connect with us! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community



    Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you!



    Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox!



    Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com

    Support the Show.

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    1 hr and 16 mins

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