
All About Headshots & Resumes!
01/26/23 • 82 min
Guest - Sean Webb
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 130 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, casting director and former professional dancer and comp kid Sean Webb join us for an in- depth discussion on two of the most important items a dancer can have in their possession - the headshot and resume!
Topics Include:
- What you need (and don't need) to include on a resume
- What the headshot and resume are really for
- Do you need to spend tons of money on a headshot?
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- Ad-free listening for all of Season 4. No sponsored ads!
- 20% off all IDA Merchandise
- Exclusive bonus content released throughout the year
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Follow your Hosts & Guest!
- Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz
- Lesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.dance
- Sean Webb - @seanteyoustay
This episode is sponsored by:
Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance gear and Dance bags!
Receive $10 off Level Up branded products with code: IMPACT10
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 2023 season schedule and fall convention dates.
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Guest - Sean Webb
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 130 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, casting director and former professional dancer and comp kid Sean Webb join us for an in- depth discussion on two of the most important items a dancer can have in their possession - the headshot and resume!
Topics Include:
- What you need (and don't need) to include on a resume
- What the headshot and resume are really for
- Do you need to spend tons of money on a headshot?
Help support our podcast. Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription today! Your membership includes:
- Monthly Q&A episodes released to members-only
- Priority to have your questions answered each month on the live Q&A.
- Ad-free listening for all of Season 4. No sponsored ads!
- 20% off all IDA Merchandise
- Exclusive bonus content released throughout the year
Your support helps us produce future episodes of Making The Impact for years to come!
Making The Impact's Platinum Premium - Sign up now for only $5/month!
Follow your Hosts & Guest!
- Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz
- Lesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.dance
- Sean Webb - @seanteyoustay
This episode is sponsored by:
Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance gear and Dance bags!
Receive $10 off Level Up branded products with code: IMPACT10
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 2023 season schedule and fall convention dates.
Join our FREE 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 IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com
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Stealing Choreography - Unethical Practices in Our Industry
Guests - Amie Bush and Jen Garaffa
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 129 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we're discussing the prevalence of stealing competitive choreography with special guests Amie Bush, dance educator and choreographer, and IDA judge and dance educator Jen Garaffa.
Topics Include:
- Why choreography is stolen in the first place
- Tips to prevent stolen choreography
- The fine line between stealing and paying tribute
*Making the Impact does not give legal advice - please consult a legal professional if you are seeking copyright information for your choreography.
Help support our podcast. Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription today! Your membership includes:
- Monthly Q&A episodes released to members-only
- Priority to have your questions answered each month on the live Q&A.
- Ad-free listening for all of Season 4. No sponsored ads!
- 20% off all IDA Merchandise
- Exclusive bonus content released throughout the year
Your support helps us produce future episodes of Making The Impact for years to come!
Making The Impact's Platinum Premium - Sign up now for only $5/month!
Follow your Hosts & Guests!
- Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz
- Lesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.dance
- Amie Bush - @theofficialamiebush
- Jen Garaffa - @Jengaraffa
This episode is sponsored by:
Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance gear and Dance bags!
Receive $10 off Level Up branded products with code: IMPACT10
Check out our IDA Affiliated Competition and Sponsor: Just Dance Invitational
Join our FREE 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 IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com
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Spotlight Feature - Teddy Forance
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
Help support our podcast. Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription today! Your membership includes:
- Monthly Q&A episodes released to members-only
- Priority to have your questions answered each month on the live Q&A.
- Ad-free listening for all of Season 4. No sponsored ads!
- 20% off all IDA Merchandise
- Exclusive bonus content released throughout the year
Your support helps us produce future episodes of Making The Impact for years to come!
Making The Impact's Platinum Premium - Sign up now for only $5/month!
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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
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 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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