
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,... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 267 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Guests - Emily Branigan and Hillary Zbyszinski
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
This throwback episode takes us back to season 3 of Making the Impact, where dance educators and IDA Judges Emily Branigan and Hillary Zbyszinski shared ins... more
Guests - Christine Brocious and Megan Woods
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 243 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley are joined by podcast fans, dance moms, and fundraising queens Christine... more
Guests: Ryland Early and Danielle Beeman
Hosted by Courtney Ortiz
Uproar Dance Competition might be newer to the scene, but they have years of experience in the competitive dance world and know a thing or two about what makes a great experience. Fr... more
Guests - Karli Dinardo and Tatiana Nuñez
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 241 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we take an inside look at a day in the life of a Broadway dancer. Karli Dinardo and Tatiana Nuñ... more
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I love this podcast but wish they would number the episodes. When they refer to previous episodes by number I want to listen to them but it’s a challenge to find them . Is there a way to locate episodes by number that I am not aware of?
Super slick, professional podcast about a variety of topics of interest to competitive dancers. Interesting guests and discussions.
Making The Impact is my favorite podcast to listen to! It is great for dancers, teachers, and parents. There’s so many different topics and episodes to learn from. I really love this podcast for competition prep or anytime. Making The Impact is an amazing podcast!
This podcast has been my favorite listen this year for this dancer-turned-dance mom! Courtney and Lesley are so fun to listen to, and my daughter and I learn a so much from each episode. One specific episode opened our eyes and helped us to make a difficult, yet necessary, decision for my daughter’s dance future and we could not be happier. This podcast should be at the top of every dancer’s and dance parent’s list!
I am a newer studio owner in Ontario, Canada and I absolutely love listening to this podcast. I too hope to “make an impact” in the world of dance and this podcast is full of so much knowledge and ideas that can be implemented into my programs. Would love to have my dancers judged by IDA judges! We might just have to make a trip some day soon!! Thanks for everything!
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This podcast focuses on the intricacies of the dance competition world, providing valuable insights for dancers, teachers, and parents alike. Each episode features engaging discussions on a variety of pertinent topics, ranging from technical skills, performance quality, and fundraising strategies, to the psychological aspects of competition. The hosts often invite industry professionals, including dance educators, judges, and performers, to share their experiences and expertise, thereby enriching the conversation and offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to succeed in dance competitions.
Noteworthy is the podcast's commitment to addressing relevant themes in the dance community, such as the balance between compe... more
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Recent guests on Making The Impact include:
1. Hillary Zbyszinski
2. Emily Branigan
3. Christine Brocious
4. Megan Woods
5. Ryland Early
6. Danielle Beeman
7. Tatiana Nuñez
8. Karli Dinardo
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