All About Dance Conventions

10/14/21 • 71 min

Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast

Guests - Casie Goshow and Kat Martyak

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor

In Episode 73 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, your hosts Courtney and Lesley are joined by dance company director Kat Martyak and convention faculty member Casie Goshow to break down the ins and outs of the dance convention scene!

Topics Include:

How to choose the right convention for your studio
Convention etiquette for dancers
The differences between competitions and convention-competitions

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Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz
Lesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.dance
Casie Goshow - @bgirltynee
Kat Martyak - @katmartyak

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Be sure to visit Casie's clothing line at www.goshowyourself.com!

This episode is sponsored by:

Thrive Dance Experience offers one-day convention events in PA, NC, OH and NJ! Registration for their fall events is now open!
Use code: THRIVEWITHIDA for 5% off your registration!
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 2022 season schedule and fall convention dates.

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Guests - Casie Goshow and Kat Martyak

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor

Topics Include:

How to choose the right convention for your studio
Convention etiquette for dancers
The differences between competitions and convention-competitions

Follow your Hosts & Guests!

Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz
Lesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.dance
Casie Goshow - @bgirltynee
Kat Martyak - @katmartyak

Check out our guests' current projects!

Be sure to visit Casie's clothing line at www.goshowyourself.com!

This episode is sponsored by:

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

Support the show

Previous Episode

Q&A with Courtney LIVE - October Edition

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 on topics including:

What dance parents should know before investing in competitive dance
The ingredients to a winning routine
Studio habits judges see at competition
How to know when it is time to change studios
Career options for Dancers

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 us create quality content for future episodes. We appreciate your support! ❤️

This episode is sponsored by:

Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance gear and Dance bags!
Receive $10 off your next order with code: IMPACT21

Dance Costumes by Urzúa
Custom Dance Costumes and Dancewear for made every body!
Use code: IMPACT15 for 15% off all costumes and dancewear!

Follow your Hosts & Guests!

Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz
Joey Ortolani - @joeyorto
IDA - @ImpactDanceAdjudicators

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!

For a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com

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Next Episode

Music at Competition 2.0

Guests - Colin Shea Denniston and Kaelyn Gray

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor

In Episode 74 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we revisit a favorite topic from Season 2! Courtney and Lesley chat with IDA judge Colin Shea Denniston and industry professional Kaelyn Gray about why the right (or wrong) music can make or break a routine!

Topics Include:

Overused versus classic competition songs
Tips for finding unique music
Controversies surrounding music choices in the competitive world

Follow your Hosts & Guests!

Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz
Lesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.dance
Colin Shea Denniston - @colindenniston
Kaelyn Gray - @kaegraydance

Check out our guests' current projects!
- “Three + A Break!” Series by Kaelyn Gray, from her Bring Tap To The People Tap Dance Tutorials
- Be sure to follow BTTTP @bringtap_tothepeople

This episode is sponsored by:

Download the ArrangeUs App now to manage your formations and transitions for all of your choreography needs!
Click here to try it now for FREE in the App Store!Check out IDA Affiliated Competition Gems Dance Competition!
View their 2022 tour dates and register now at www.dancegems.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

ArrangeUs - Dance Formations App
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Gems Dance Competition
IDA Affiliated Competition! Register now for their 2023 Season!
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