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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…
Episodes
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Is a Perfect Score Possible in Competitive Dance?
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Sally Cofield, Krysten Danielle Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 225 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Big Name Dance Conventions vs In-House Dance Conventions
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Ty Riley and Britney Barber Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 224 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Keeping the Artistry in Acro
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Mandy Yip and Malece Miller Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 223 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Dance Reels 101 - Why Quality Dance Footage is Essential
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Erin Marino Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 222 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, industry…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
The Over-sexualization of Kids In Competitive Dance
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Leslie Scott Zanovitch and Dr. Christina "Dr. T." Donaldson Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 221 of Making The…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
The Never Ending Debate - Two Shoes, One Shoe, or No Shoes?
Send us Fan Mail Guests - IDA Judges Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 220 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we devote…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Genre Spotlight - Breaking
Send us Fan Mail Guests: Bonita "Bgirl Bonita" Saldana and London "Bboy London" Reyes Hosted by Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor Our Genre Spotlight series…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
A Day in the Life of an NFL Cheerleader
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Jessica Butler and Madeline Massingill Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 218 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
From Setback to Spotlight - Recovering From a Dance Injury
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Kate Pagano and Andrew Wilson Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 217 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Lifestyle Sacrifices You Make to be a Dance Professional
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Casey Carruthers and Amanda LaMotte Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 216 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
The Importance of Stage Entrances and Exits
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Joseph Corella and Alex Frohlinger Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 215 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
When Your Student is Also Your Child - The Journey as a Dance Teacher & Parent
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Lori Fields and Andrea Zerilli Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 214 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Mastering Competition Etiquette: From Dressing Rooms to Backstage
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Miranda Spada and Kyrie Kowalik Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 213 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Representation and Diversity on Competition Judging Panels
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Crystal Mann-Hollinger and Jody Reynard Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 212 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Genre Spotlight - Rhythm Tap
Send us Fan Mail Guests: Angela Carter and Caleb Teicher Hosted by Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor In the second Genre Spotlight episode of Season 6, we are…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Winning vs Losing 2.0
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Emily Williams, Robb Gibbs Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 210 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Regional Differences at Dance Competitions
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Melanie Brooke Durham, Troy Haywood Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 209 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
A Day in the Life of a Cruise Ship Dancer
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Gene Biscontini, Marina Stacey Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 208 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Q&A With Courtney Live 2024 - Platinum Premium Exclusive!
Send us Fan Mail Guest: Dione Hamza Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz Platinum Premium Exclusive! To end out the 2024 year strong we are bringing back our popular Q&A…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Full Circle Boys - From Comp Kids to Boy Band
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Full Circle Boys (Jagger Moon, James Herron, Sean Garrity, Dossan Bell, and Oliver Hincy) Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
From Solo to Squad - Respect and Teamwork in Dance
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Shannon Dooling-Cain and Rachel Roberts Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 205 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Crafting Competitive Choreography: Insights from Industry Leaders
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Eddie Strachan and Azuki Umeda Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 204 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
How to Stand Out At Auditions
Send us Fan Mail Guest - DJ Smart Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 203 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, convention…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
The Product vs The Process
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Julie "JJ" Joseph and Khori Petinaud Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 202 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Genre Spotlight - Fosse
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Dana Moore and MaryAnn Lamb Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 201 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Celebrating 200 Episodes Live in NYC with IDA Judges! 🎉
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Tommy Scrivens, Jacqueline Baligian, Brionna Trilling, Michelle Tolson, Ashley Peter Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Levels at Dance Competitions - The Conversation Continues
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Julia Galloway and Kiera Letts Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 199 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Intensive Talk - Strategies For Choosing the Right Dance Intensive
Send us Fan Mail Guest - Preston Miller Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 198 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Preston…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Costumes for Dance Competitions - Creating the Total Package
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Katie Lebron and Robert Duran Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 197 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
All About Anatomy For Competitive Dancers
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Cara Dixon and Megan Meier Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 196 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
The Ballet Competition Experience
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Alicia Mae Holloway and Peter Stark Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 195 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
How To Support Your Dancer - From Studio To Stage
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Amira Azimi, Cayse Day, Tara Iacobucci Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 194 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
The IT Factor - Do You Have It?
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Noel Bajandas, Meghan Sanett Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 193 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Studio Spotlight - Yolanda's Academy of Music and Dance
Send us Fan Mail Guests: Yolanda Fernandez-Quincoces, Alexis Toledo Hosted by Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor The winner of the Making the Impact Award Fan…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
The Stolen Choreography Scandal That is Rocking the Dance World
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Josh Bergasse, Richard J. Hinds, Sarah Meahl Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 191 of Making The Impact—A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Welcome to Season 6!
Send us Fan Mail Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor Season 6 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast is finally here! Listen as Courtney…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Making the Impact LIVE at Capezio NYC - March 2024
Send us Fan Mail Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor 🌟 PLATINUM PREMIUM EXCLUSIVE! 🌟 Making the Impact Live at the Capezio Flagship Store in New York…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Season 5 Wrap Up!
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
The 2024 Competition Season - Takeaways From your Judges
Send us Fan Mail Guests - IDA Judges Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 190 of Making the Impact, we hear from IDA judges around the…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
A Chat with Current College Dance Majors
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Joshua Dawson, Mary Hondal and Laci Justice Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 189 of Making The Impact - A…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
In-House Choreography vs Guest Choreography
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Suzanne Citere and Amanda Nicole DiTullio Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 188 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Studio Spotlight - Beyond Belief Dance Company
Send us Fan Mail Guest: Justin Johnson Hosted by Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor Beyond Belief Dance Company out of Mesquite, Texas, is known for its incredible…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
The Transition From Competitive Dancer to Professional Dancer
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Menina Fortunato and Sissa Strain Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 186 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
The Importance of Ballet Training - Insights from Seasoned Educators
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Deborah Engerman and Jim Nowakowski Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 185 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Changing Studios - When Is It The Right Time?
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Richshawna and Saliha Sims, and Emily Martin Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 184 of Making The Impact - A…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
How Do Competition Judges Keep Their Emotions Out of Scoring?
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Rachel Roberts and Tommy Scrivens Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 183 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Pursuing a Career in Concert Dance
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Madi Hicks and Doug Baum Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 182 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Advice from Veteran Competitive Dance Parents
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Jodi Ashby and Melanie Manning Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 181 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Nutrition for Dancers - How to Fuel Your Body Properly
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Caroline Lewis-Jones and Rebecca Rowley Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 180 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Cameras in the Classroom
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Jake Allen Smith and Chloe Roberts Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 179 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Studio Spotlight - Dance Attack Miami
Send us Fan Mail Guests: Cookie Ramos and John Culbertson Hosted by Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor Dance Attack Miami has been in business for 29 years, and…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Hip Hop at Competition - What is Missing in the Genre
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Justin Streeter, Angelina and Karlo Familara Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 177 of Making The Impact - A…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Mini Dancers Who Peak Too Early
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Kate Biernat and Krysten Danielle Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 176 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Perfecting the Pirouette - Tips from the Pros
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Drew Burgess and Lisa Curatolo Turpin Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 175 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Homeschooling and Dance - What's Right For Your Dancer
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Rachel Edelbrock and Dana Thompson Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 174 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Behind the Curtain - What You Need to Know Backstage at Competition
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Jordan Keyon Moncrief and Ashley Peter Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 173 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
When the Parent Wants It More Than The Dancer
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Kimberly Soel and Kevin Grant Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 172 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
A Crash Course on Award Ceremonies 🏆
Send us Fan Mail Guests - James Murphy and Maria Pomerleau Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 171 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Studio Spotlight - Steps Dance Center
Send us Fan Mail Guests: Rebecca Rosenberg and Emily Rosenberg Hosted by Courtney Ortiz On this week's episode of Making the Impact, Courtney chats with…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
A Day In the Life at a Dance Competition
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Jessica Olinik and Amy Tully Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 169 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…