The Role of Race in Dance
12/10/20 • 66 min
Guests - Michelle Tolson and Max Vasapoli
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 41 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley are joined by IDA judges and teachers Michelle Tolson and Max Vasapoli for an important conversation on the role of race in the dance world.
Topics Include:
- Why representation matters
- Strategies for implementing inclusive practices in the studio
- Personal stories from our guests on what it was like growing up as dancers of color
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- Courtney - @courtney.ortiz
- Lesley - @lil_lez36
- Michelle - @michelletolson
- Max - @mx_vsp
Check out some of the products and organizations we spoke about in the episode!
International Association of Blacks in Dance
Black Dancewear Companies
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Guests - Michelle Tolson and Max Vasapoli
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 41 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley are joined by IDA judges and teachers Michelle Tolson and Max Vasapoli for an important conversation on the role of race in the dance world.
Topics Include:
- Why representation matters
- Strategies for implementing inclusive practices in the studio
- Personal stories from our guests on what it was like growing up as dancers of color
Follow your Hosts & Guests!
- Courtney - @courtney.ortiz
- Lesley - @lil_lez36
- Michelle - @michelletolson
- Max - @mx_vsp
Check out some of the products and organizations we spoke about in the episode!
International Association of Blacks in Dance
Black Dancewear Companies
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:
Dance Costumes By Urzúa - Custom Costumes!
Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout!
Apolla Performance Wear - Compression Socks for Dancers!
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
Apolla PerformanceRevolutionary compression dance socks for all styles! Use code: IMPACT10 for 10% off!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Previous Episode
Keeping Jazz Dance Alive - In Studio and On Stage
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
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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
Next Episode
Age Appropriateness at Competition
Guests - Robb Gibbs and Leslie Scott Zanovitch
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 42 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley hear from special guest Leslie Scott Zanovitch, founder of Youth Protection Advocates in Dance (YPAD,) along with IDA judge and teacher Robb Gibbs on the subject of age appropriateness in the dance world.
Topics Include:
- How the idea of age appropriateness encompasses more than just music, movement, and song choice
- The real reason inappropriate dances may win at competition
- Ideas for how to implement changes at competition to ensure a safe and appropriate experience for everyone
To learn more about Youth Protection Advocates in Dance, please visit their website: www.ypadnow.com
The blog that inspired this episode was released in March 2018, and is titled “Keeping the Competition Stage Age Appropriate”. Read now!
Follow your Hosts & Guests!
- Courtney - @courtney.ortiz
- Lesley - @lil_lez36
- Robb - @robb.gibbs
- Leslie - @lesliescottsays
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:
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
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
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