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
Hip Hop at Competition - What is Missing in the Genre
Guests - Justin Streeter, Angelina and Karlo Familara
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 177 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we are joined by Justin Streeter, a…
Mini Dancers Who Peak Too Early
Guests - Kate Biernat and Krysten Danielle
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 176 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we focus on the tiniest dancers who defy all e…
Perfecting the Pirouette - Tips from the Pros
Guests - Drew Burgess and Lisa Curatolo Turpin
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 175 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, pirouettes are the name of the game! We he…
Homeschooling and Dance - What's Right For Your Dancer
Guests - Rachel Edelbrock and Dana Thompson
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 174 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we are joined by homeschooling dance mom @dan…
Behind the Curtain - What You Need to Know Backstage at Competition
Guests - Jordan Keyon Moncrief and Ashley Peter
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 173 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we are focusing on the show that goes on…
When the Parent Wants It More Than The Dancer
Guests - Kimberly Soel and Kevin Grant
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 172 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, dance educators and IDA judges Kimberly Soel and K…
A Crash Course on Award Ceremonies 🏆
Guests - James Murphy and Maria Pomerleau
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 171 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we go deep into one of the most confusing parts…
Studio Spotlight - Steps Dance Center
Guests: Rebecca Rosenberg and Emily Rosenberg
Hosted by Courtney Ortiz
On this week's episode of Making the Impact, Courtney chats with Rebecca and Emily Rosenberg, co-owners of Steps Dance Center in …
A Day In the Life at a Dance Competition
Guests - Jessica Olinik and Amy Tully
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 169 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we are joined by two IDA judges who also wear other…
Boys Dance Too!
Guests - Colin Bradbury and Sean Aaron Carmon
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 168 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we're bringing in two accomplished male dan…
Q&A with Courtney Live 2023 - Platinum Premium Exclusive
Guest: Tommy Scrivens
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz
Special BONUS EPISODE! A Platinum Premium Exclusive! To end out the 2023 year strong we are bringing back our popular Q&A with Courtney LIVE episodes! O…
Ridiculous Expectations of Competitive Dance
Guests - IDA Judges and Podcast Fans!
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 166 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we hear from YOU, our listeners, as well as special…
The Duo/Trio Category at Competition
Guests - Chase Haley Bowden and Julie Swartz
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 165 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, duo/trios take over! The dance competition w…
Continuing Education for Dance Teachers
Guests - Jamie Harris and Rebecca Tyler
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 164 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, dance educator Jamie Harris and studio owner Rebe…
Dance Conventions vs Dance Competitions
Guests - Amanda Carter and Sarah Matteson
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 163 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, studio owner Amanda Carter and dance educator, …
Pay Rates for a Professional Dance Career
Guests - Ashley Marinelli and Kalie-Ann Nassoura
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
Happy Thanksgiving! In Episode 162 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we tackle a topic th…
Studio Spotlight - Dance Force Australia
Guest: Nicole Wells
Hosted by Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor
Our first international studio spotlight features Dance Force Australia, owned and directed by Nicole Wells! Dance Force's programming inclu…
A Conversation About Abuse in the Dance Industry
Guests - Nicole Perry and Keanu Uchida
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 160 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, intimacy director and dance educator Nicole Perry …
Swings and Understudies - The Unsung Heroes of the Dance World
Guests - Brittany Nicholas and Miranda Quinn
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 159 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, two incredible former competitive dancers tu…