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  • 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 from our very first ever LIVE Podcast event in New York City at the Capezio Flagship Store! This live event sponsored by Capezio was held in Times Square on Saturday, March 30th, 2024. We hosted a jazz class with over 40 dancers and our live podcast recording was completely SOLD OUT! We had dancers, parents, teachers and fans join us in person from around the world from Wisconsin, the tri-state and even Canada! Lots of dancers jumped up to ask us questions during the event and we loved connecting with so many fans during our meet and mingle post recording. Thank you to everyone who came through to support us in person in New York City and shoutout to all of the sponsors who helped make this day possible. Stay tuned for more LIVE Podcast Events announced soon! Until then, enjoy this sneak peek into our exclusive Platinum Premium subscription episode.

    Thank you to CAPEZIO for sponsoring this event and hosting us at their Flagship Store in New York! Special shoutout to Suja and Poppi for additional sponsorship, Brittany Pace at Keeping Pace Productions for filming.

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  • 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 supporting our podcast, and we can't wait for season 6! Mark your calendars - Season 6 launches Thursday, September 5th, 2024!

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    Monthly Q&A episodes released to members-onlyPriority 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 MerchandiseExclusive bonus content released throughout the yearDiscounted IDA Online CritiqueGroup Zoom check-ins 3x per season with Courtney Ortiz!

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  • 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!

    Topics Include:

    Favorite themes at competitionTechnique issuesMusic choicesChoreography trends



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  • 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 three college dance programs - Pace University, University of Alabama, and Point Park University - about what life is like as a dance major!

    Topics Include:

    How each program is structured What each dancer wishes they knew before entering their program How their competitive dance career prepared them for college dance Best advice for upcoming college dance majors



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    Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortizLesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.danceJoshua Dawson - @mr.broadwayMary Hondal - @maryselene_Laci Justice - @lacijustice



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  • 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 educator and IDA judge Amanda Nicole DiTullio sit down to discuss the pros and cons of using in-house choreographers versus hiring outside choreographers for your dancers.


    Topics Include:

    Best practices for hiring outside choreographers and being hired as an outside choreographer Why it may serve your studio better to use in-house choreographers How to use guest choreographers but also be cost-conscious



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  • 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 choreographic concepts. Owned and operated by Justin Johnson (who you may also know as his drag persona, Alyssa Edwards), Beyond Belief Dance Company strives to give the best instruction to each individual student that walks through the door!

    Follow Beyond Belief Dance Company on Instagram @beyondbeliefdancecompany and be sure to check out their upcoming projects.

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    This episode is sponsored by:

    Francisco Gella Dance Works - Season 5 Premier Sponsor!
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  • 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 Sissa Strain give us their best advice for dancers making the transition from the competitive world to the professional world.


    Topics Include:

    Things that make you stand out as a beginner in the industry Why networking is so important at the start of your career How to navigate the feast or famine nature of a professional dance career



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    Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortizLesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.danceMenina Fortunato - @meninafortunatoSissa Strain - @sissa.strain



    Check out our guest’s current projects!

    Sissa Strain teaches weekly classes at Broadway Dance Center!Commercial Dance Intensive Summer Program - July 14-27 in Nashville, TN.Learn more about Menina's Mentoring Platform and listen to her podcast The Business of Dance!



    This episode is sponsored by:

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  • 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 discuss all things ballet, from the relevance of a dress code to what they think is missing in the ballet training of competitive dancers!


    Topics Include:

    Why the dress code still matters in ballet Things that are missing from the ballet training of competitive dancers A teaser of pointe readiness - stay tuned for a full episode next season!



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    Check out our guest’s current projects!

    Find Deborah's book, Let's Talk About Fifth: Teaching Ballet in the 21st Century, wherever you buy books - or purchase it at the link above!



    This episode is sponsored by:

    Francisco Gella Dance Works - Season 5 Premier Sponsor!
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  • 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 studio owner, a dance parent, and a dancer about how to change studios and what to look for when making the decision!


    Topics Include:

    How to recognize when it may be time to change studios Best practices for researching a new studio How to address any negative repercussions of changing studios



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    Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortizLesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.danceSaliha Sims - @salihadjenneEmily Martin - @Emmjmartin



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    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!


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  • 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 we remain as objective as possible when judging, while also trying to stay human and enjoy the art of dance!


    Topics Include:

    The different reasons a judge may be emotionally affected by a routine Strategies for separating emotions from the work without losing the ability to take in the art How emotions may come into play in overalls



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    Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortizLesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.danceRachel Roberts - @RachelbenkeTommy Scrivens - @tommytoes7



    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
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  • 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 experiences in the company dance scene and hear advice for young dancers interested in pursuing this path!

    Topics Include:

    The type of training needed to succeed in the concert dance world What kinds of jobs are available to concert dancers How concert dance and commercial dance are different

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    Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortizLesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.danceMadi Hicks - @madihicksDoug Baum - @Doogbaum



    Check out our guest’s current projects!

    See Madi Hicks' company perform in New York City this summer!
    The Moving Forward Collective's full evening NYC premiere June 15 and 16 at Peridance KnJ Theater.



    This episode is sponsored by:

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  • 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 dancers join us to give their tips, tricks, and advice for the long and beautiful journey that is the competitive dance world!


    Topics Include:

    Benefits of competitive dance that are specific to this activity How to handle the struggles that come up over the years in the dance studio Packing and organization tips for long weekends



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    Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortizLesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.danceJodi Ashby - @jodimichelleashbyMelanie Manning - @thosemanninggirls



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  • 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 and dance educator Caroline Lewis-Jones and registered dietician Rebecca Rowley to discuss some ideas for fueling our dancers during competition weekends, as well as during the week!


    Topics Include:

    How to stay healthy and fueled on a budget Easy ways to add important nutrients to your weekly meal plan How the foods you put into your body directly relate to the output at the studio



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    Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortizLesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.danceCaroline Lewis-Jones - @clinelewisjonesRebecca Rowley - @dancer.nutritionist



    This episode is sponsored by:

    Francisco Gella Dance Works - Season 5 Premier Sponsor!
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  • 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 dance industry today - cameras in the classroom! Dance videographer Jake Allen Smith and IDA judge, educator and professional dancer Chloe Roberts share their thoughts on the pros and cons of this relatively new phenomenon.


    Topics Include:

    The evolution of cameras in dance education spaces How to get used to having a camera in the dance studio What studios and teachers could change to make having cameras in the classroom more equitable for all



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    Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortizLesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.danceJake Allen Smith - @jakeallensmithChloe Roberts - @chloerobertsdance



    Check out our guests' current projects!

    Chloe's company Selah Dance Collective is performing "Sound and Smoke" at Gibney's Agnes Veris Performing Arts Center in New York City on March 29 & 30. Get tickets 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.
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  • 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 for their studio that started with only 7 students! With a focus on quality over quantity, Dance Attack Miami gives a well-rounded dance education that has seen alumni go on to careers on Broadway, on cruise ships, in film and tv, and more!

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  • 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



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  • 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



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  • 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



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  • 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



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  • 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



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