Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
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, listen as Courtney and Lesley discuss various hot topics with members of the IDA judges’ roster and other special guests in the dance world, from technique, to costumes, to the dreaded question - “Tights…or no tights?” Stay tuned for special spotlight episodes, round table chats and so much more! Weekly episodes launch every Thursday throughout the dance season! @impactdanceadjudicators
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 64 minutes
- Episodes
- 254
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
How To Support Your Dancer - From Studio To Stage
Guests - Amira Azimi, Cayse Day, Tara Iacobucci
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 194 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we are joined by dance studio director an…
The IT Factor - Do You Have It?
Guests - Noel Bajandas, Meghan Sanett
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 193 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we are talking about the IT factor - that elusive, …
Studio Spotlight - Yolanda's Academy of Music and Dance
Guests: Yolanda Fernandez-Quincoces, Alexis Toledo
Hosted by Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor
The winner of the Making the Impact Award Fan Favorite Contest this summer was "Working Day and Night", a tap…
The Stolen Choreography Scandal That is Rocking the Dance World
Guests - Josh Bergasse, Richard J. Hinds, Sarah Meahl
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 191 of Making The Impact—A Dance Competition Podcast, we are joined by some of the top chor…
Welcome to Season 6!
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
Season 6 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast is finally here! Listen as Courtney and Lesley recap their very busy summers, share some highli…
Making the Impact LIVE at Capezio NYC - March 2024
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
🌟 PLATINUM PREMIUM EXCLUSIVE! 🌟 Making the Impact Live at the Capezio Flagship Store in New York City! March 2024.
This is very special summer bonus episode…
Season 5 Wrap Up!
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
Season 5 of Making the Impact might be over, but we have some fun things in store for you this summer and next season! Thank you for listening and supporti…
The 2024 Competition Season - Takeaways From your Judges
Guests - IDA Judges
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 190 of Making the Impact, we hear from IDA judges around the country about the highs and lows of the 2024 competition season!
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A Chat with Current College Dance Majors
Guests - Joshua Dawson, Mary Hondal and Laci Justice
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 189 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we hear straight from dancers in thr…
In-House Choreography vs Guest Choreography
Guests - Suzanne Citere and Amanda Nicole DiTullio
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 188 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, studio owner Suzanne Citere and dance …
Studio Spotlight - Beyond Belief Dance Company
Guest: Justin Johnson
Hosted by Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor
Beyond Belief Dance Company out of Mesquite, Texas, is known for its incredible performance quality, high level of commitment, and unique …
The Transition From Competitive Dancer to Professional Dancer
Guests - Menina Fortunato and Sissa Strain
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 186 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, industry professionals Menina Fortunato and Si…
The Importance of Ballet Training - Insights from Seasoned Educators
Guests - Deborah Engerman and Jim Nowakowski
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 185 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, two seasoned ballet educators join us to dis…
Changing Studios - When Is It The Right Time?
Guests - Richshawna and Saliha Sims, and Emily Martin
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 184 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we hear from three perspectives - a…
How Do Competition Judges Keep Their Emotions Out of Scoring?
Guests - Rachel Roberts and Tommy Scrivens
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 183 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, two veteran IDA judges join us to discuss how …
Pursuing a Career in Concert Dance
Guests - Madi Hicks and Doug Baum
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 182 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we talk to two contemporary concert dancers about their…
Advice from Veteran Competitive Dance Parents
Guests - Jodi Ashby and Melanie Manning
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 181 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, two long-time dance parents of competitive dancer…
Nutrition for Dancers - How to Fuel Your Body Properly
Guests - Caroline Lewis-Jones and Rebecca Rowley
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 180 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we are joined by certified health coach …
Cameras in the Classroom
Guests - Jake Allen Smith and Chloe Roberts
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 179 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we take on one of the hottest topics in the d…
Studio Spotlight - Dance Attack Miami
Guests: Cookie Ramos and John Culbertson
Hosted by Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor
Dance Attack Miami has been in business for 29 years, and owners Cookie Ramos and John Culbertson see no end in sight f…