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Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast

Impact Dance Adjudicators

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

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68:02

All About Solos - How Many Are Too Many?

Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast ·

2025/09/18

Guests - Lex Dorohoy and Amy Tully Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 233 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we tackle a tricky topic - how many solos does a dancer really need? IDA judges and dance educators Lex Dorohoy and Amy Tully join us to break it down and reveal the ideal number of solos for a successful season. Topics Include: The benefits of doing multiple solos The challenges that come with doing multiple solos What the jud...

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60:49

Live from Dance Teacher Web Conference 2025 in Las...

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2025/09/11

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 232 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley hosted a live Q&A in July 2025 at the Dance Teacher Web in Las Vegas! Topics Include: Competition choreography do's and don'ts Inappropriateness at competition How to retain students when the grass might look greener at another studio Help support our podcast! Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription today! Your memb...

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56:06

Studio Spotlight - Dance Fusion Performing Arts Studio

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2025/09/04

Guests - James Du Chateau and Lizzy Steirer Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor The winner of the Making the Impact Award fan favorite contest from 2025 was Dance Fusion Performing Arts Studio's routine "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?" We are excited to welcome choreographer Lizzy Steirer and competition director James Du Chateau to the podcast to represent Dance Fusion in this studio spotlight episode! Topics Include: Dance Fusion Performing Arts Studio's unique class offerin...

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23:30

Welcome to Season 7!

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2025/09/04

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor Welcome to season 7 of Making the Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast! Courtney and Lesley kick off the new season with a recap of the summer and share some exciting news about what's coming up this year! Topics Include: How we spent our summer months! News & Updates Cover art contest winners for season 7 Making the Impact Award fan favorite contest winner Upcoming episode topic teasers and new features Help support our ...

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57:02

Summer Bonus Episode! LIVE from Streetz Dance...

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2025/08/07

Guests - Maddie Marcadis & Stephani Sosa Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz In our special summer bonus episode of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney hosted a live podcast event at Streetz Dance Convention's Nationals where parents, students, and teachers joined us for a Q&A alongside some fabulous guests! We loved connecting and meeting so many Making The Impact fans this summer! Topics Include: The significance of versatility and technique in dance trainingThe fi...

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34:31

Season 6 Wrap Up!

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2025/06/05

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor Season 6 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast is a wrap! We have had such a wonderful year discussing some unique and important topics in the dance industry, and we're excited to reminisce, but also give you a sneak peek at season 7! Topics Include: Favorite episodes of season 6 Info on summer bonus episodes What's new for season 7 Help support our podcast. Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription ...

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118:06

The 2025 Competition Season - Takeaways From Your Judges

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2025/06/05

Guests - IDA Judges Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 230 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we invited our IDA judges to chime in with their takeaways from the 2025 competition season. These judges have seen it all, from coast to coast, and this season did not disappoint! Topics Include: What your judges LOVED seeing on stage this season Headsprings - the go-to skill of 2025 Pirouette technique and executionCompetition etiquet...

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74:02

Genre Spotlight - Contemporary Dance

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2025/05/29

Guest: Peter Chu Hosted by Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor Contemporary dance is a genre that can be hard to define, but what everyone can agree on is that it is one of the most popular styles of dance in the industry. Peter Chu joins us on our final genre spotlight episode of season 6 to discuss the ways contemporary dance has evolved and why it will take ongoing support from the community to allow it to continue. Follow Peter Chu on social media @peterchuthis! Help support ...

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72:49

A Day in the Life of a Dance Studio Owner

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2025/05/22

Guests - Gregory Kanelos and Jenny Hogan Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 228 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, our "day in the life" series continues with a look into studio owner life! We hear from two different perspectives - Jenny Hogan, owner of Brava Dance in New York for 16 years, and Gregory Kanelos, owner of Studio G Dance Company in Massachusetts, celebrating their 5th season! Topics Include: How each studio got their start Wh...

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65:03

The Perfectionist Mindset in Dance

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2025/05/15

Guests - Kasie Auten and Brittni Johnson Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 227 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we explore how and why dancers are susceptible to a perfectionist mindset, and discuss how to use those traits to your advantage while also staying grounded. Topics Include: Strategies to focus on progress rather than perfection How studio culture can be a factor in whether dancers strive for perfection How perfectionism ...

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86:45

Dance Studio Red Flags - Listeners Weigh In

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2025/05/08

Guests - Joey Ortolani and listener submissions Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 226 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we invited our listeners to share their experiences with toxic behaviors they've encountered at dance studios. We hear (anonymously!) from dance teachers, dance parents, and dance studio owners the things to look out for that may make your dance experience less than satisfactory. Also joining us is IDA judge and studio owner Jo...

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73:15

Is a Perfect Score Possible in Competitive Dance?

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2025/05/01

Guests - Sally Cofield, Krysten Danielle Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 225 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we're joined by two IDA judges to spill the tea on the hot topic of perfect scores in competitive dance! Topics Include: Are judges even allowed to give a perfect score? What goes into considering giving a perfect score - technique, performance, or more? The benefits and detriments of receiving a perfect score Help supp...

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56:48

Big Name Dance Conventions vs In-House Dance Conventions

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2025/04/24

Guests - Ty Riley and Britney Barber Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 224 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we're debating the pros and cons of two types of dance convention experiences - intimate, in-house conventions and large-scale, big-name dance conventions. Owner of Streetz Dance Convention, Ty Riley, and studio owner Britney Barber join us to give their unique perspectives! Topics Include: The benefits of bringing a small convention t...

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65:00

Keeping the Artistry in Acro

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2025/04/17

Guests - Mandy Yip and Malece Miller Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 223 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we are joined by two amazing acro specialists, professional dancer and educator Malece Miller, and founder of Acrobatic Arts, Mandy Yip, to discuss how to keep the artistry in acro dance. Topics Include: A brief history of acro and acro-dance Why safety is the primary concern when inserting acro into dance routinesWhy teaching cur...

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68:22

Dance Reels 101 - Why Quality Dance Footage is Essential

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2025/04/10

Guests - Erin Marino Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 222 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, industry professional Erin Marino shares her insight about how to craft a reel that best represents you! Casting directors, agents, and choreographers look to a dance reel or video footage to find out anything from your personality to your technical ability. Having a cohesive and professional dance reel is one of the most powerful tools in an aspiring dancer’s...

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96:06

The Over-sexualization of Kids In Competitive Dance

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2025/04/03

Guests - Leslie Scott Zanovitch and Dr. Christina "Dr. T." Donaldson Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 221 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we are shining a light on an uncomfortable topic - the over-sexualization of kids in the competitive dance world. Please take care when listening, and screen this episode before listening with children. Topics Include: What counts as sexualized choreography? How over-sexualization of children at a y...

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82:22

The Never Ending Debate - Two Shoes, One Shoe, or No...

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2025/03/27

Guests - IDA Judges Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 220 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we devote a full episode to the conversation that seems to never end in the competitive dance world - to wear two shoes, one shoe, or no shoes? Our IDA judges chime in with their thoughts and we (try to) look at the opposing point of view! Topics Include: The variety of reasons to wear two shoes Why dancing barefoot can be beneficial A few ar...

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91:53

Genre Spotlight - Breaking

Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast ·

2025/03/20

Guests: Bonita "Bgirl Bonita" Saldana and London "Bboy London" Reyes Hosted by Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor Our Genre Spotlight series continues with a conversation about the history, culture, and importance of breaking. Our guests are two giants in the field - Bgirl Bonita, studio owner and Team USA Breaking Olympic coach, and Bboy London, member of the NYC Breakers and breaking expert. Follow Bgirl Bonita @bgirlbonita and Bboy London @bboylondon on social media and be sure to chec...

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67:54

A Day in the Life of an NFL Cheerleader

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2025/03/13

Guests - Jessica Butler and Madeline Massingill Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 218 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, our "Day in the Life" series continues with a deep dive into the world of NFL cheerleading! These talented performers share what it's like to represent some of the country's biggest teams, and how they got there! Topics Include: The audition process and expectations for NFL cheerleaders What other responsibilities you h...

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77:25

From Setback to Spotlight - Recovering From a Dance...

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2025/03/06

Guests - Kate Pagano and Andrew Wilson Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 217 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we take a look at what it's like to recover from a dance injury. Guests Kate Pagano and Andrew Wilson, alongside your hosts Courtney and Lesley, share their personal experiences and advice for how to cope with an injury both mentally and physically. Topics Include: How to stay motivated while you are injuredWhat changes might occur in...

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