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Throwback! - S3 EP 77 - The Open Category - Expectations from Your Judges

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Guests - Ashley Marinelli and Amy Maze

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor

Today's throwback episode was one of our most popular episodes in season 3 - expectations in the open category! This conversation is far from over even five years later, and IDA judges Ashley and Amy don't skimp on the advice for dancers entering in this nebulous category. This episode originally aired on November 11, 2021.

Topics Include:

What dances should (and shouldn't) be entered into the open category

How the open category is judged

Judges' pet peeves about the open category

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