Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Impact Dance Adjudicators
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
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The Benefits of Having a Dance Mentor
Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
03/18/21 • 62 min
Guests - Jordan Beyeler, James Washington Manning
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 55 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, hosts Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor discuss the value of mentorship for dancers, from both the side of the mentor and the mentee. The hosts are joined by IDA judges Jordan Beyeler and James Washington Manning.
Topics Include:
- How to know you're ready for a mentor
- Tips to becoming a mentor
- What mentorship looks like specifically in the dance world
Follow your Hosts & Guests!
- Courtney - @courtney.ortiz
- Lesley - @lil_lez36
- Jordan - @jbeyeler
- James - @Jawashi1
Check out some of the resources we spoke about in the episode!
James Washington's Next Level Dance Mentorship Program
Off the Lane Mentorship Program
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Season 2 - Wrap Up!
Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
06/03/21 • 53 min
Hosted by Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor
After 41 episodes, 75 guests and over 75K downloads, Season 2 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast is coming to a close! Join your hosts for a Season 2 wrap up with a look back at some favorite highlights, many shoutouts and thank you's, and a sneak peek at what's to come for S3!
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- Courtney @courtney.ortiz
- Lesley @ lesley.mealor
- IDA @impactdanceadjudicators
This episode was sponsored by:
Dance Device Lab - In-studio workshops and Adjudication Showcases!
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What topics do you want to see on Season 3 of Making the Impact? Shoot us an email and share as we prep and brainstorm for next season over the summer! Email us with your ideas and requests at: [email protected]
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Thank you for an amazing Season 2! We will see you for Season 3 starting Sept 2nd with episodes launching everything Thursday throughout the dance season! Until then, keep #MakingTheImpact
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Changing The Game - Interview with REVEL Dance Convention
Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
02/17/20 • 46 min
This week on Making The Impact - Courtney sits down for our first interview with dance convention owners, Frank Musso and Christian Clark from Revel Dance Convention. They discuss the in's and out's of starting a convention company and their rise to success in the industry.
Topics Include:
- Why Revel was created
- A look into what makes their events unique
- How REVEL has grown so quickly since their start
- The importance of education and training in the competitive dance industry
CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A episode with Courtney, owner of IDA. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air!
Follow your Hosts & Guests!
Courtney @courtney.ortiz
Frank @frankmusso
Christian @topherachris79
REVEL @reveldanceconvention
Check out our season sponsor Level Up Dance Supplies for all of you dance bag and dance gear needs this competition season! Receive $10 off your next order with code: Impact
Check out our service: IDA Online Judge's Critiques. Send us a video of your dance, and one of our IDA Judge's will critique your routine within 72 hours. You can also add additional feedback to take your performance to the next level. To learn more and submit your video now, head to our website!
Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com
Spotlight Feature - Teddy Forance
Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
02/02/23 • 73 min
Guest: Teddy Forance
Hosted by: Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor
As a fourth-generation dancer, Teddy Forance has had an incredible career in the dance industry, from performing with the likes of Cirque du Soleil and Janet Jackson, to assisting Mia Michaels, to creating CLI Studios and CLI Conservatory. We are excited to share his story as our third Spotlight Feature of Season 4 of Making the Impact!
Follow Teddy Forance on social media @TeddyForance and be sure to check out their upcoming projects.
- Visit CLI Studios to learn more and train with the world’s top choreographers in on-demand dance classes right from your home.
- The CLI Conservatory is a new pre-professional program to prepare students for the professional world of dance. You must be 17 years or older to apply. Auditions are now open on their website. Follow them on Instagram at @cliconservatory
- View his choreography: Telstra Commercial
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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!
Visit their website for the 2023 season schedule and fall convention dates.
Follow your Hosts & Guests!
- Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz
- Lesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.dance
- Teddy Forance - @TeddyForance
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Follow us on social media at @impactdanceadjudicatorsand for a list of IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com
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Injury Prevention For Competitive Dancers
Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
01/13/22 • 62 min
Guests - Katie Schaar and Alexis Sams
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 86 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley sit down with physical therapist and owner of AZ Dance Medicine Specialists, Alexis Sams, and owner of Sugarfoot Therapy, Katie Schaar, to discuss the particulars of injury prevention for competitive dancers.
Topics Include:
- How parents and teachers can connect with PTs in their community
- The top injuries seen among young competitive dancers
- The surprising reasons behind why some injuries develop
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Follow your Hosts & Guests!
- Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz
- Lesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.dance
- Katie Schaar - @sugarfoot_therapy
- Alexis Sams - @azdancemed
Check out our guests' current projects!
AZ Dance Medicine Courses
Sugarfoot Therapy Virtual Teacher Training Workshop - January 22, 2022
This episode is sponsored by:
Dance Costumes by Urzúa
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Check out IDA Affiliated Competition DecaDance Competition!
View their 2022 tour dates and register now at www.decdancecompetition.com
Join our NEW 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 affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com
Deca Dance CompetitionIDA Affiliated Competition!
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How to NOT be a Stage Mom!
Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
03/24/22 • 82 min
Guests - Summer Aiello & Shannon Thomas
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
Being a dance parent requires learning a lot of new information, from theatre etiquette to competition structures. But one thing that’s not covered in any studio handbook is how not to be a stage mom. Joining us on this week's episode of Making the Impact is dance parent Summer Aiello and studio owner Shannon Thomas to school us on the behaviors and qualities that make up an ideal dance parent and how NOT to be a “stage mom.”
Topics Include:
- Understanding boundaries between your dancer and your studio owner
- learning what is acceptable dance parent behavior
- how to stay involved without pushing limits
If you love Making The Impact and want to support our podcast, buy us a coffee now on Ko-Fi! Your donation will go directly towards helping create quality content for future episodes. We appreciate your support! ❤️
Follow your Hosts & Guests!
- Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz
- Lesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.dance
- Summer @Summerbellies
- Shannon @legacydance386
This episode is sponsored by:
FAVE4 Haircare - High-performing hair products built for the stage!
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Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com
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Tricks vs. Technique
Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
03/04/21 • 61 min
Guests - Karla Curatolo, Troy Haywood
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 53 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley are joined by IDA judge Troy Haywood, as well as Karla Curatolo, the owner of one of the top competitive dance studios in the country, Expressenz Dance Center, to get down to the bottom of the debate - tricks or technique?
Topics Include:
- What do we mean when we say "technique"?
- How essential is it to have solid technique when learning tricks?
- Are tricks necessary for a winning competition routine?
Follow your Hosts & Guests!
- Courtney - @courtney.ortiz
- Lesley - @lil_lez36
- Karla - @expressenz
- Troy - @troyeography
This episode is sponsored by:
Dance Costumes By Urzúa - custom costumes!Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout!
Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance gear and Dance bags!
Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678
Join our NEW 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!
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Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website atwww.impactdanceadjudicators.com
Q&A With Courtney LIVE! - February Edition
Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
02/18/21 • 52 min
In the February Edition of Q&A With Courtney LIVE, Courtney and special guest IDA Judge Sam Quinn answer your questions on topics including:
- Special needs categories at competition
- Costume scoring
- Zoom audition vs video submissions for summer programs and intensives
- Contact improv & so much more!
*This episode was previously recorded on Facebook Live - 2/1/2021*
CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode. You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air!
This episode is sponsored by:
Apolla Performance Wear - Compression Dance Socks!
Follow Us!
- Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz
- Impact Dance Adjudicators - @impactdanceadjudicators
- Sam Quinn - @samquinn
Join our NEW Facebook Group! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you!
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For a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website:www.impactdanceadjudicators.com
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Keeping Jazz Dance Alive - In Studio and On Stage
Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
12/03/20 • 68 min
Guests - Mary Roberts and Terrill Mitchell
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 40 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley talk with jazz dance experts Mary Roberts and Terrill Mitchell to uncover some truths about jazz in the 21st century!
Topics Include:
- Steps and movement qualities that are MUSTS in your jazz training
- Why the history of the movement and the style are still important today
- The real reasons jazz dance seems to be disappearing from competition
The blog that inspired this episode was released in March 2017, and titled “Getting Jazzy With It!”. Read now!
Follow your Hosts & Guests!
- Courtney - @courtney.ortiz
- Lesley - @lil_lez36
- Mary - @msmaryroberts
- Terrill - @tmitchell227
This episode is sponsored by:
Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance gear and Dance bags!
Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678
Dance Costumes By Urzúa - Custom Costumes and Dancewear
Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout!
Check out some of the resources we spoke about in the episode!
- Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance
- Whitey's Lindy Hoppers in "Hellzapoppin'"
- "Prologue" from "West Side Story" - directed/choreographed by Jerome Robbins
- Giordano Moves
- Introduction to Bob Fosse
CLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air!
Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you!
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Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website atwww.impactdanceadjudicators.com
Teamwork In the Studio and Beyond!
Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
04/08/21 • 63 min
Guests - Christina Fuschetto, Jill Tremonti
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 58 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, your hosts dive deep into the topic of teamwork in the studio, at competition, in the professional world and in life in general with IDA judges and teachers Christina Fuschetto and Jill Tremonti.
Topics Include:
- What teamwork looks like in studio
- Repercussions of a lack of teamwork within a team of dancers
- How teamwork applies to all facets of life
The blog that inspired this episode was released in March 2018, and is titled “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!” Read now!
Follow your Hosts & Guests!
- Courtney - @courtney.ortiz
- Lesley - @lil_lez36
- Christina - @dancing_warrior
- Jill - @jillianmariete
This episode is sponsored by:
Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance gear and Dance bags!
Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678
Join our NEW 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 affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com
Level Up Dance Supplies
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The average episode length on Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast is 64 minutes.
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The first episode of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast was released on Oct 14, 2019.
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