Spotlight Feature - Stacey Tookey

11/10/22 • 66 min

Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast

Guest: Stacey Tookey

Hosted by Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor

Stacey Tookey has had a long and varied career in the entertainment industry, from pro dance team work to aspiring ballerina to choreographer for So You Think You Can Dance to entrepreneur and business owner. We are excited to bring you Stacey Tookey as our second Spotlight Feature of Season 4.

Follow Stacey Tookey on social media @sjtookey and be sure to check out their upcoming projects.

THE PROTÉGÉ MOVEMENT- The Protégé Movement is the home of innovative dance and wellness experiences that center around inspiring healthy bodies, informed minds, and authentic hearts.
Edmonton Nov 11-13th, NYC Jan 6-8th
THE BRIDGE MOVEMENT - An innovative conservatory dance program for dancers 17+ bridging the gap towards a thriving professional dance career.

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Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance gear and dance bags!
Receive $10 off Level Up branded products with code: IMPACT10
Check out IDA Affiliated Competition Gems Dance Competition!
View their 2023 tour dates and register now!

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Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz
Lesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.dance
Stacey Tookey - @sjtookey
The Bridge Movement - @thebridge.movement
The Protege Movement - @theprotegemovement

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Guest: Stacey Tookey

Hosted by Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor

Follow Stacey Tookey on social media @sjtookey and be sure to check out their upcoming projects.

THE PROTÉGÉ MOVEMENT- The Protégé Movement is the home of innovative dance and wellness experiences that center around inspiring healthy bodies, informed minds, and authentic hearts.
Edmonton Nov 11-13th, NYC Jan 6-8th
THE BRIDGE MOVEMENT - An innovative conservatory dance program for dancers 17+ bridging the gap towards a thriving professional dance career.

Who would you like to see featured on our upcoming Spotlight Interviews? Share your recommendations by shooting us an email at [email protected].

Help support our podcast! Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription today! Your membership includes the following:

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!

This episode is sponsored by:

Follow your Hosts & Guests!

Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz
Lesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.dance
Stacey Tookey - @sjtookey
The Bridge Movement - @thebridge.movement
The Protege Movement - @theprotegemovement

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 @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com

Support the show

Previous Episode

Why a Proper Warm Up is Crucial For All Dancers

Guests - Kendall Baab and Adrienne Hicks

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor

In Episode 118 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, dance trainer Kendall Baab and IDA judge and dance educator Adrienne Hicks join us to discuss the importance of a proper warm-up for dancers, and why sitting in a straddle is not the answer!

Topics Include:

The 4 parts of a proper warm-up
The differences between static and dynamic stretching
The benefits of a cool down

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
Kendall Baab - @trainwithkendall
Adrienne Hicks - @adge24

Check out our guest’s current projects!

Get Stronger | Dance Longer - Kendall's group training program starts in February 2023. Join the waitlist now by going to www.bodykinect.org

This episode is sponsored by:

Liberate Artists
A dance and performing arts organization that builds confidence and promotes social growth in young people through inclusive, non-competitive dance experiences.
Receive $500 off an upcoming 2023 experience! Email [email protected] and mention "Making The Impact!"
Apolla Shocks
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use code IMPACT10 for 10% off at checkout!
Check out IDA Affiliated Competition Star Talent Productions!
View their 2023 season tour dates and register now!

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Revolutionary compression dance socks for all styles! Use code: IMPACT10 for 10% off!
Liberate Artists
An organization that promotes social growth through inclusive, non-competitive dance experiences.
Star Talent Productions
IDA Affiliated Competition! Star Talent Productions! Register now for their 2023 Season!
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Next Episode

Stage & Costume Malfunctions - What To Do During Onstage Mishaps

Guests - Halle Mastroberardino and Donna Michelle Vaughn

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor

In Episode 120 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we discover the many ways things can go wrong at a live dance performance, from costume malfunctions to dropped props and more! Joining us for this discussion today are professional dancers and IDA judges Halle Mastroberardino and Donna Michelle Vaughn to give you some tips and tricks to salvage any mishaps that might happen on stage!

Topics Include:

Best practices for a dropped prop
The one time you MUST leave stage when something goes wrong
How to avoid costume mishaps before they happen

Help support our podcast! Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription today! Your membership includes the following:

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
Halle Mastroberardino - @hallemastroberardino
Donna Michelle Vaughn - Slimglam_d

Check out our guest’s current projects!

Let's Take It From The Top - Halle's podcast about life as a theatre performer/creator
Dynamix Works - Donna's workshop where you learn from industry professionals. Coming up - Winter pop-up workshop December 26th and 27th, New York, NY

This episode is sponsored by:

FAVE4 Haircare - High-performing hair products built for the stage!
Use code: IMPACT15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order!
DecaDance Competition - IDA Affiliated Competition
View their 2023 tour dates and register now!
Industry Mentors - Find a mentor to help you take your career to the next level. Online master classes, training tools, and advice from professional dance mentors.
Use our exclusive promo code IMPACT for 20% off your subscription!

Join our FREE Facebook Group and connect with us! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community

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FAVE4 Haircare
High-performing haircare built for the stage! Receive 15% off your first order! Use Code: IMPACT15
Industry Mentors
Career advice, stories from industry leaders & online master classes. Use Code: IMPACT for 15% off!
Deca Dance Competition
IDA Affiliated Competition!
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