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    Host - Courtney Ortiz

    In the October Edition of Q&A With Courtney, Courtney (and a few special guests) answer your questions on topics including:

    • Levels at competition
    • How to stand out in the crowd
    • The value (of lack of value) in dancers performing multiple solos

     

    To send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A podcast with Courtney, owner of IDA, visit www.impactdanceadjudicators.com/podcast to record a question! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out!

    Follow Courtney Ortiz at @courtney.ortiz, and Impact Dance Adjudicators at @impactdanceadjudicators on Instagram, and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website www.impactdanceadjudicators.com

    Join your hosts Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor at the Capezio Flagship Store in the heart of New York City for a LIVE podcast recording of Making the Impact!  PLUS - a bonus master class with Courtney, lunch at Capezio, swag bag freebies, dance wear discounts & more!

    Saturday, March 30th, 2024 -
    RSVP and register for class now! 


    Support the show

    Recent Episodes from Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast

    Hip Hop at Competition - What is Missing in the Genre

    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, and Angelina and Karlo Familara, all educators of street styles and hip hop, to discuss their points of view when it comes to the hip hop category at competition.


    Topics Include:

    •  Why foundations and fundamentals matter in hip hop and street styles just as much as in ballet
    •  What they are looking for in hip hop choreography at competition
    •  Advice for studio owners looking for quality hip hop teachers



    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 & 5. No sponsored ads!
    • 20% off all IDA Merchandise
    • Exclusive bonus content released throughout the year
    • Discounted IDA Online Critique
    • Group Zoom check-ins 3x per season with Courtney Ortiz!

    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
    • Justin Streeter - @s.t.r.e.e.t.e.r.j
    • Angelina Familara - @angelinafamilara
    • Karlo Familara - @karlofamilara, 
    • @kachoreography



    This episode is sponsored by:

    Francisco Gella Dance Works - Season 5 Premier Sponsor!
    Educational and developmental programs, intensives, and seminars designed to empower students, parents, educators, and artists.
    Register now for an upcoming intensive, workshop or seminar!

    Check out our service: IDA Online Judge's Critiques
    Send us a video of your dance, and an IDA Judge will critique your routine. You can request a genre-specific specialty judge or add our additional feedback to take your performance to the next level.
    Click here to submit your video now!

    Check out our IDA Affiliated Competition and Sponsor: Axis Dance Competition!
    Visit their website to view their 2024 Tour Dates! 


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    Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and

    Join your hosts Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor at the Capezio Flagship Store in the heart of New York City for a LIVE podcast recording of Making the Impact!  PLUS - a bonus master class with Courtney, lunch at Capezio, swag bag freebies, dance wear discounts & more!

    Saturday, March 30th, 2024 -
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    Support the show

    Mini Dancers Who Peak Too Early

    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 expectations, only to burn out at a young age. IDA judge Kate Biernat and dance educator Krysten Danielle give their unique perspectives and advice for the youngest of dancers. 


    Topics Include:

    •  Typical weekly schedule for high-achieving minis 
    •  What happens when minis have to dance with an older age group due to their abilities
    •  How to avoid the burnout that comes with over-training at a young age



    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 & 5. No sponsored ads!
    • 20% off all IDA Merchandise
    • Exclusive bonus content released throughout the year
    • Discounted IDA Online Critique
    • Group Zoom check-ins 3x per season with Courtney Ortiz!

    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!



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    • Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz
    • Lesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.dance
    • Kate Biernat - @kateemily5
    • Krysten Danielle - @mskrystendance


    Join us for a LIVE Podcast Recording at the Capezio Flagship Store in New York City - Saturday, March 30th, 2024! Swag bags, exclusive merchandise, discounts, freebies, donation jazz class with Courtney and so much more! Mark your calendars! 
    Learn more and RSVP now on our website!

    This episode is sponsored by:

    Francisco Gella Dance Works - Season 5 Premier Sponsor!
    Educational and developmental programs, intensives, and seminars designed to empower students, parents, educators, and artists.
    Register now for an upcoming intensive, workshop or seminar!

    Relative Motion - Injury Prevention apparel, teacher trainings, and in-studio workshops to transform your technique while preventing injuries.
    Receive 10 % off any apparel/program purchase or $500 off workshop pricing with the code: IMPACT10
    Click here to register for their Total Technique Teacher Training Academy!

    Check out IDA-Affiliated Competition Gems Dance Competition!
    View their 2024 tour dates and register now at www.dancegems.com


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


    Join your hosts Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor at the Capezio Flagship Store in the heart of New York City for a LIVE podcast recording of Making the Impact!  PLUS - a bonus master class with Courtney, lunch at Capezio, swag bag freebies, dance wear discounts & more!

    Saturday, March 30th, 2024 -
    RSVP and register for class now! 


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    Perfecting the Pirouette - Tips from the Pros

    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 hear from Lisa Curatolo Turpin, director of Expressenz Dance Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, and Drew Burgess, IDA judge and dance educator, about their thoughts on what makes the perfect recipe for successful pirouettes!



    Topics Include:

    •  How to set yourself (and your students) up for success when teaching pirouettes
    •  Opinions on the best prep position for certain turns
    •  The importance of knowing your audience when choreographing turns



    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 & 5. No sponsored ads!
    • 20% off all IDA Merchandise
    • Exclusive bonus content released throughout the year
    • Discounted IDA Online Critique
    • Group Zoom check-ins 3x per season with Courtney Ortiz!

    Your support helps us produce future episodes of Making The Impact for years to come!

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    • Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz
    • Lesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.dance
    • Lisa Curatolo Turpin - @lisacuratoloturpin
    • Expressenz Dance Center - @expressenz
    • Drew Burgess - @drewdances



    Check out our guest’s current projects! 

    Join Expressenz for a summer technique intensive focusing on turns!
    July 19-21 in Indianapolis -  Register here



    This episode is sponsored by:

    Francisco Gella Dance Works - Season 5 Premier Sponsor!
    Educational and developmental programs, intensives, and seminars designed to empower students, parents, educators, and artists.
    Register now for an upcoming intensive, workshop or seminar!


    Check out our IDA Affiliated Competition and Sponsor: Just Dance Invitational


    Join our FREE 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 Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at

    Join your hosts Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor at the Capezio Flagship Store in the heart of New York City for a LIVE podcast recording of Making the Impact!  PLUS - a bonus master class with Courtney, lunch at Capezio, swag bag freebies, dance wear discounts & more!

    Saturday, March 30th, 2024 -
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    Homeschooling and Dance - What's Right For Your Dancer

    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 @dancemomdana Dana Thompson and studio director Rachel Edelbrock to give some enlightening insight into the world of homeschooled dancers. 


    Topics Include:

    •  The types of homeschooling options that exist for dancers
    •  Tips for studio owners who are interested in offering programming for homeschooled dancers
    •  Do homeschooled dancers succeed in dance at a higher rate than their public or private schooled peers?
    • Ways to determine if homeschooling is right for your dancer



    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 & 5. No sponsored ads!
    • 20% off all IDA Merchandise
    • Exclusive bonus content released throughout the year
    • Discounted IDA Online Critique
    • Group Zoom check-ins 3x per season with Courtney Ortiz!

    Your support helps us produce future episodes of Making The Impact for years to come!

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    • Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz
    • Lesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.dance
    • Rachel Edelbrock - @rachelmichelledance
    • Dana Thompson - @dancemomdana



    This episode is sponsored by:

    Francisco Gella Dance Works- Season 5 Premier Sponsor!
    Educational and developmental programs, intensives, and seminars designed to empower students, parents, educators, and artists.
    Register now for an upcoming intensive, workshop or seminar!

    Apolla Performance
    The benefit of a shoe + the comfort of a sock. Try Apolla Shocks and use code IMPACT10 for 10% off at checkout!

    Check out IDA Affiliated Competition Dive Dance Competition!


    Join our FREE 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 Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com

    Join your hosts Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor at the Capezio Flagship Store in the heart of New York City for a LIVE podcast recording of Making the Impact!  PLUS - a bonus master class with Courtney, lunch at Capezio, swag bag freebies, dance wear discounts & more!

    Saturday, March 30th, 2024 -
    RSVP and register for class now! 


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    Behind the Curtain - What You Need to Know Backstage at Competition

    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 backstage at a dance competition! Former backstage manager and event director Jordan Keyon Smith and former competition director and IDA judge Ashley Peter join us to give us all the details about what you should know before you head backstage at competition this season!


    Topics Include:

    •  How early you should arrive backstage before your routine
    •  Backstage etiquette and behavior expectations
    •  Things you should absolutely tell your backstage manager before you hit the stage



    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 & 5. No sponsored ads!
    • 20% off all IDA Merchandise
    • Exclusive bonus content released throughout the year
    • Discounted IDA Online Critique
    • Group Zoom check-ins 3x per season with Courtney Ortiz!

    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
    • Jordan Keyon Moncrief - @jordankeyon
    • Ashley Peter - @ashleypeternyc


    This episode is sponsored by:

    Francisco Gella Dance Works - Season 5 Premier Sponsor!
    Educational and developmental programs, intensives, and seminars designed to empower students, parents, educators, and artists.
    Register now for an upcoming intensive, workshop or seminar!


    Check out our IDA Affiliated Competition and Sponsor: Axis Dance Competition! Visit their website to view their 2024 Tour Dates! 


    Join our FREE 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 Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com


    Join your hosts Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor at the Capezio Flagship Store in the heart of New York City for a LIVE podcast recording of Making the Impact!  PLUS - a bonus master class with Courtney, lunch at Capezio, swag bag freebies, dance wear discounts & more!

    Saturday, March 30th, 2024 -
    RSVP and register for class now! 


    Support the show

    When the Parent Wants It More Than The Dancer

    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 Kevin Grant join us for a discussion about dance parents - specifically, the ones who seem to live vicariously through their dancer. 


    Topics Include:

    •  Discussions of the possible causes of overzealous parents
    •  Repercussions in the classroom for students who are being pushed to be in class by parents
    • Advice for dance parents who want to understand how to stay supportive of their dancer but not become overbearing



    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 & 5. No sponsored ads!
    • 20% off all IDA Merchandise
    • Exclusive bonus content released throughout the year
    • Discounted IDA Online Critique
    • Group Zoom check-ins 3x per season with Courtney Ortiz!

    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
    • Kimberly Soel - @kimba2484
    • Kevin Grant - @Kgrant623 & @Granttrainingprogram



    This episode is sponsored by:

    Francisco Gella Dance Works - Season 5 Premier Sponsor!
    Educational and developmental programs, intensives, and seminars designed to empower students, parents, educators, and artists.
    Register now for an upcoming intensive, workshop or seminar!

    Apolla Performance
    The benefit of a shoe + the comfort of a sock. Try Apolla Shocks and use code IMPACT10 for 10% off at checkout!

    Check out IDA Affiliated Competition Gems Dance Competition!
    View their 2024 tour dates and register now!

    Join our FREE 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 Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com


    Join your hosts Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor at the Capezio Flagship Store in the heart of New York City for a LIVE podcast recording of Making the Impact!  PLUS - a bonus master class with Courtney, lunch at Capezio, swag bag freebies, dance wear discounts & more!

    Saturday, March 30th, 2024 -
    RSVP and register for class now! 


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    A Crash Course on Award Ceremonies 🏆

    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 of the competitive dance world - awards ceremonies! IDA judge and dance educator Maria Pomerleau and Star Talent Productions host and emcee James Murphy join us for this informative discussion!


    Topics Include:

    •  Types of awards and what they mean
    •  How levels affect how many 1st places exist at any given competition
    • Awards ceremony etiquette



    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 Seasons 4 & 5. No sponsored ads!
    • 20% off all IDA Merchandise
    • Exclusive bonus content released throughout the year
    • Discounted IDA Online Critique
    • Group Zoom check-ins 3x per season with Courtney Ortiz!

    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
    • James Murphy - @xtremedanceur
    • Maria Pomerleau - @mariapomerleau


    This episode is sponsored by:

    Francisco Gella Dance Works - Season 5 Premier Sponsor!
    Educational and developmental programs, intensives, and seminars designed to empower students, parents, educators, and artists.
    Register now for an upcoming intensive, workshop or seminar!


    Check out IDA Affiliated Competition Dive Dance Competition!


    Join our FREE 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 Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com


    Join your hosts Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor at the Capezio Flagship Store in the heart of New York City for a LIVE podcast recording of Making the Impact!  PLUS - a bonus master class with Courtney, lunch at Capezio, swag bag freebies, dance wear discounts & more!

    Saturday, March 30th, 2024 -
    RSVP and register for class now! 


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    Studio Spotlight - Steps Dance Center

    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 Naperville, Illinois. You may recognize Steps Dance Center from their 5 Industry Dance Awards! 

    Topics include:

    • What makes their studio unique
    • How they both got into studio ownership
    • Why creating customized genre programs works for their dancers! 
    • Why versatility matters in a studio setting



    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 & 5. No sponsored ads!
    • 20% off all IDA Merchandise
    • Exclusive bonus content released throughout the year
    • Discounted IDA Online Critique
    • Group Zoom check-ins 3x per season with Courtney Ortiz!

    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:

    Francisco Gella Dance Works - Season 5 Premier Sponsor!
    Educational and developmental programs, intensives, and seminars designed to empower students, parents, educators, and artists.
    Register now for an upcoming intensive, workshop or seminar!

    Check out IDA-Affiliated Competition Diva Dance Competition!
    America's Live Judging Competition! Head to their website to view their upcoming tour dates!


    Follow your Hosts & Guests!

    • Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortiz
    • Lesley Mealor  - @miss.lesley.dance
    • Steps Dance Center - @stepsdancecenter




    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

    Join your hosts Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor at the Capezio Flagship Store in the heart of New York City for a LIVE podcast recording of Making the Impact!  PLUS - a bonus master class with Courtney, lunch at Capezio, swag bag freebies, dance wear discounts & more!

    Saturday, March 30th, 2024 -
    RSVP and register for class now! 


    Support the show

    A Day In the Life at a Dance Competition

    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 hats in the dance world to chat about what goes on during a day of dance competition, from dance parent to dance studio owner to dance judge!



    Topics Include:

    •  Advice for dance parents approaching their first competition season
    •  The ins and outs of the duties of a dance teacher or studio owner during the competition weekend
    •  The process of preparing for a long event as a dance competition judge



    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 & 5. No sponsored ads!
    • 20% off all IDA Merchandise
    • Exclusive bonus content released throughout the year
    • Discounted IDA Online Critique
    • Group Zoom check-ins 3x per season with Courtney Ortiz!

    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
    • Jessica Olinik - @jwodance
    • Amy Tully - @amyttully



    This episode is sponsored by:

    Francisco Gella Dance Works - Season 5 Premier Sponsor!
    Educational and developmental programs, intensives, and seminars designed to empower students, parents, educators, and artists.
    Register now for an upcoming intensive, workshop or seminar!


    Apolla Performance 
    The benefit of a shoe + the comfort of a sock. Try Apolla Shocks and use code IMPACT10 for 10% off at checkout!


    Check out our IDA Affiliated Competition and Sponsor: Just Dance Invitational


    Join our FREE 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 Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com

    Join your hosts Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor at the Capezio Flagship Store in the heart of New York City for a LIVE podcast recording of Making the Impact!  PLUS - a bonus master class with Courtney, lunch at Capezio, swag bag freebies, dance wear discounts & more!

    Saturday, March 30th, 2024 -
    RSVP and register for class now! 


    Support the show

    Boys Dance Too!

    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 dancers to discuss their experiences as boys who danced growing up, and how those experiences shaped their lives and career paths. 



    Topics Include:

    •  How first influences in the studio impacted each guest
    •  Advice for young male dancers in the current studio culture
    •  The dance belt talk (it had to happen!)



    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 & 5. No sponsored ads!
    • 20% off all IDA Merchandise
    • Exclusive bonus content released throughout the year
    • Discounted IDA Online Critique
    • Group Zoom check-ins 3x per season with Courtney Ortiz!

    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
    • Colin Bradbury - @cbcoasters
    • Sean Aaron Carmon - @hookedonsean



    Check out our guest’s current projects! 

    Don't miss Sean Aaron Carmon's upcoming World Premiere commission for Vitacca Ballet 



    This episode is sponsored by:

    Francisco Gella Dance Works - Season 5 Premier Sponsor!
    Educational and developmental programs, intensives, and seminars designed to empower students, parents, educators, and artists.
    Register now for an upcoming intensive, workshop or seminar!


    Check out IDA-affiliated Competition DIVE Dance Competition!
    Visit their website to view their 2024 tour dates!


    Join our FREE 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 Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com

    Join your hosts Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor at the Capezio Flagship Store in the heart of New York City for a LIVE podcast recording of Making the Impact!  PLUS - a bonus master class with Courtney, lunch at Capezio, swag bag freebies, dance wear discounts & more!

    Saturday, March 30th, 2024 -
    RSVP and register for class now! 


    Support the show