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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
Adding the Shock Value - A Discussion on Triggering and Sensitive Themes
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Amanda Nicole DiTullio and Daniel Longo Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 111 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Hair & Makeup For the Competition Stage
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Caroline Diamond and Lynne McNelis Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 110 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Spotlight Feature - Rhee Gold
Send us Fan Mail Hosted by Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor Guest: Rhee Gold Kicking off the 4th season of Making the Impact, we are joined today by industry…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Welcome to Season 4!
Send us Fan Mail Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In the Season 4 Opener of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Q&A Live at Diva Dance Competition Nationals - Summer Bonus Episode!
Send us Fan Mail We have another summer exclusive bonus episode coming to you LIVE from Diva Dance Competition's 10 year anniversary Nationals in Cambridge…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Q&A Live at Spirit of Dance Awards Nationals - Summer Bonus Episode!
Send us Fan Mail We have a summer exclusive bonus episode coming to you LIVE from Spirit of Dance Awards Nationals in Hyannis, MA! Making the Impact hosted our…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Season 3 - Wrap Up!
Send us Fan Mail Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor We're wrapping up Season 3 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast! Season 3 has been…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
What Makes the Perfect Production Number
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Veronica Silk and Christina Wiginton Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 106 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Dancing in Heels - Commercial Dance vs. Theatre Dance
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Monica Giavanna and Skye Mattox Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 105 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
A Complete Guide to Summer Dance Intensives
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Brandon Cournay and Timaree Craft Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 104 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Studio Spotlight - Club Dance
Send us Fan Mail Guests: Kelli Wilkins, Aly Slone, Kiley Forrest Hosts: Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor Club Dance, located in Mesa, Arizona, provides…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Happy Mother's Day! Featuring Our Dance Moms!
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Robin Ortiz and Brenda Mealor Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 102 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Dancing with Disabilities & Special Needs - Creating Inclusivity in Dance
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Chelsie Hill and Kim Smith Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 101 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
The Top 10 Studio Habits Judges See At Competition
Send us Fan Mail Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In this episode of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley are…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Q&A with Courtney LIVE - April Edition
Send us Fan Mail In the April Edition of Q&A With Courtney LIVE, Courtney and special guest IDA Judge Jessica answer your questions on topics including: Does…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
All About Agents & Casting Directors
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Jim Keith and Jason Styres Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 98 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
From Competitive Dancer to Competition Teacher - Navigating the Other Side
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Lenaya Williams and Maddie Barnes Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 97 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
How to NOT be a Stage Mom!
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Summer Aiello & Shannon Thomas Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor Being a dance parent requires learning a lot of new…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Keeping Dances Fresh Throughout the Season
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Rachel Gentry and Justin Quandt Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 95 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Mental Health For Competitive Dancers
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Dr. Chelsea Pierotti and Claudia H. Stein Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 94 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Studio Spotlight - Studio Bleu Dance Center
Send us Fan Mail Guest: Kimberly Walsh Rishi Hosts: Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor Studio Bleu Dance Center in Ashburn, Virginia is one of the largest dance…
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Student Choreography
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Lauren Alto and Mary Hondal Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 92 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Developing a Ballet Program For Competitive Studios
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Jason Coosner and Addison Holmes Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 91 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Q&A With Courtney LIVE - February Edition
Send us Fan Mail In the February Edition of Q&A With Courtney, Courtney and special guest IDA judge Jen Garaffa answer your questions on topics including: Is…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Winning vs. Losing
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Marissa Anderson and Brittni Collins Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 89 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
A Day in the Life of a Pro Dancer
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Amanda Cleghorn and Jessica Walker Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 88 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Stage Presence - Why Performance Matters
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Jacqueline Baligian and Sam Quinn Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 87 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Injury Prevention For Competitive Dancers
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Katie Schaar and Alexis Sams Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 86 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Studio Spotlight - Larkin Dance Studio
Send us Fan Mail Guests: Michele Wagner, Molly Symanietz & Mackenzie Symanietz Hosts: Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor What do you get when you combine a 70 year…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Parent Etiquette - From Studio to Stage
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Emily Branigan and Hillary Zbyszinski Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 84 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Latin Ballroom Dance and How To Add It To Your Training
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Ruby Castro and Randi Strong Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 83 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Recreational vs. Competitive Dance - Understanding the Differences
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Katie Kruse and Julie Kay Stallcup Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 82 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Q&A With Courtney LIVE - December Edition
Send us Fan Mail In the December Edition of Q&A With Courtney LIVE, Courtney and special guest Danny Dwaine Wells II answer your questions on topics including…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
The Power of Networking In The Dance World
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Cici Kelley and Jenny Oehlwein Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 80 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
A Conversation on Cultural Appropriation on the Competitive Stage
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Tracey Boon and Richard Riaz Yoder Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 79 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Mini Mania! Featuring Richard Elszy and Katia Bode
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Richard Elszy and Katia Bode Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 78 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
The Open Category - Expectations from Your Judges
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Ashley Marinelli and Amy Maze Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 77 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Studio Spotlight - Dancemakers of Atlanta
Send us Fan Mail Guests: Denise H. Latimer & Lynise M Heard Hosts: Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor Dancemakers of Atlanta, an NYCDA 2021 Outstanding Studio…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Budgeting For Competitive Dance with Dance Moms
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Danielle Ardizzone and Kelly Phinney Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 75 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Music at Competition 2.0
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Colin Shea Denniston and Kaelyn Gray Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 74 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
All About Dance Conventions
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Casie Goshow and Kat Martyak Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 73 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Q&A with Courtney LIVE - October Edition
Send us Fan Mail For our first Q&A with Courtney LIVE episode of Season 3, Courtney is joined by IDA Judge Joey Ortolani to sit down and answer your questions…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Overstretching & Flexibility - How Much Is Too Much?
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Mary Roberts and Christine Jones Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 71 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
TikTok in the Dance World - Featuring Kausha Campbell & Nick Silverio
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Kausha Campbell and Nick Silverio Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 70 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Dance in College - The Pros and The Cons
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Angela Carter and Maddie Kurtz Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 69 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Prop Potential
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Erin Demers and Robb Gibbs Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 68 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Studio Spotlight - Project 21
Send us Fan Mail Season 3 of Making the Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast kicks off with our very first Studio Spotlight Feature episode, showcasing Project…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Welcome to Season 3!
Send us Fan Mail Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In the Season 3 Opener of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, your hosts Courtney…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Looking Ahead - Prepping for Nationals and the 2022 Season
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Holly Gannett and Rachel Gentry Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 66 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Season 2 - Wrap Up!
Send us Fan Mail Hosted by Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor After 41 episodes, 75 guests and over 75K downloads, Season 2 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
The Most Common Corrections Judges Give at Competition
Send us Fan Mail Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 65 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we hear from over 20 IDA judges…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Spotlight Feature - Marinda Davis
Send us Fan Mail In our final Spotlight Feature of Season 2, we sit down with the incredible Marinda Davis, an accomplished choreographer and dance educator on…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Performance Pathways for the Professional Dancer
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Maddie Kurtz and Casey Noblett Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 63 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Eye on the Prize - How to Develop a Competitive Mindset
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Tracey Boon and Rachel Perlman Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 62 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
A Chat with Real Life Dance Moms! (not the TV show)
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Lexi Adair and Marlo Barbera Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 61 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Q&A With Courtney LIVE! - April Edition
Send us Fan Mail In the April Edition of Q&A With Courtney Live, Courtney is joined by special guest IDA Judges Michael and Dione to answer viewers questions…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Versatility in the Dance World
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Britney Hall and Eliza Ohman Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 59 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Teamwork In the Studio and Beyond!
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Christina Fuschetto, Jill Tremonti Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 58 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
How to Take Your Solo to the Next Level
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Cheryll Custer Klein, Alicia Sehn Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 57 of Making The Impact - A Dance…
- Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Hip-Hop: The Foundation and Fundamentals
Send us Fan Mail Guests - Voltaire Wade-Greene & John Comix Barella Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 56 of Making The Impact - A Dance…