# Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast

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Official site: http://www.makingtheimpactpodcast.com
Author: Impact Dance Adjudicators
Episodes: 290

## Resource

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

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## Episodes
- [Raising the New Generation - Former Dancers Who Are Now Competitive Dance Parents](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-impact-a-dance-competition-podcast-646817/raising-the-new-generation-former-dancers-who-are-now-competitive-dance-parents) — 2026-05-14T11:00:00+00:00
- [Throwback! - S1 EP 21 – Beyond the Barre - Why Ballet Matters in Competitive Dance](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-impact-a-dance-competition-podcast-646817/throwback-s1-ep-21-beyond-the-barre-why-ballet-matters-in-competitive-dance) — 2026-05-07T11:00:00+00:00
- [All About Pointe For Training Dancers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-impact-a-dance-competition-podcast-646817/all-about-pointe-for-training-dancers) — 2026-04-30T11:00:00+00:00
- [IDA Competition Spotlight - Star Talent Productions](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-impact-a-dance-competition-podcast-646817/ida-competition-spotlight-star-talent-productions) — 2026-04-23T11:00:00+00:00
- [Bringing Inclusivity and Diversity to Competitive Dance](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-impact-a-dance-competition-podcast-646817/bringing-inclusivity-and-diversity-to-competitive-dance) — 2026-04-16T11:00:00+00:00
- [Throwback! - S3 EP 77 - The Open Category - Expectations from Your Judges](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-impact-a-dance-competition-podcast-646817/throwback-s3-ep-77-the-open-category-expectations-from-your-judges) — 2026-04-09T11:00:00+00:00
- [A Day in the Life of a Competition Staff Member](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-impact-a-dance-competition-podcast-646817/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-competition-staff-member) — 2026-04-02T11:00:00+00:00
- [Throwback! - S4 EP 122 – The World of College Dance Teams - What You Need to Know](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-impact-a-dance-competition-podcast-646817/throwback-s4-ep-122-the-world-of-college-dance-teams-what-you-need-to-know) — 2026-03-26T11:00:00+00:00
- [What To Expect When Transitioning From Studio Dance to Dance Team](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-impact-a-dance-competition-podcast-646817/what-to-expect-when-transitioning-from-studio-dance-to-dance-team) — 2026-03-19T11:00:00+00:00
- [IDA Competition Spotlight - Elevation on Tour](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-impact-a-dance-competition-podcast-646817/ida-competition-spotlight-elevation-on-tour) — 2026-03-12T11:00:00+00:00
- [Keeping the Artistry in Competitive Dance - Creating Choreography That Stands Out](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-impact-a-dance-competition-podcast-646817/keeping-the-artistry-in-competitive-dance-creating-choreography-that-stands-out) — 2026-03-05T12:00:00+00:00
- [Throwback! - S5 EP 176 – Mini Dancers Who Peak Too Early](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-impact-a-dance-competition-podcast-646817/throwback-s5-ep-176-mini-dancers-who-peak-too-early) — 2026-02-26T12:00:00+00:00
- [The Transition From Junior to Teen - Pivotal Times in a Dancer's Training](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-impact-a-dance-competition-podcast-646817/the-transition-from-junior-to-teen-pivotal-times-in-a-dancer-s-training) — 2026-02-19T12:00:00+00:00
- [Throwback! S4 EP 111 - Adding the Shock Value - A Discussion on Triggering and Sensitive Themes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-impact-a-dance-competition-podcast-646817/throwback-s4-ep-111-adding-the-shock-value-a-discussion-on-triggering-and-sensitive-themes) — 2026-02-12T12:00:00+00:00
- [What Dance Competition Judges Want To See On Stage This Season](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-impact-a-dance-competition-podcast-646817/what-dance-competition-judges-want-to-see-on-stage-this-season) — 2026-02-05T12:00:00+00:00
- [Spotlight Feature - International Competitive Dancer Registry](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-impact-a-dance-competition-podcast-646817/spotlight-feature-international-competitive-dancer-registry) — 2026-01-29T12:00:00+00:00
- [Partnering and Lifts - Tips and Tricks from the Pros](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-impact-a-dance-competition-podcast-646817/partnering-and-lifts-tips-and-tricks-from-the-pros) — 2026-01-22T12:00:00+00:00
- [Throwback! S4 EP 120 - Stage and Costume Malfunctions - What To Do During Onstage Mishaps](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-impact-a-dance-competition-podcast-646817/throwback-s4-ep-120-stage-and-costume-malfunctions-what-to-do-during-onstage-mishaps) — 2026-01-15T12:00:00+00:00
- [A Day in the Life of a Dancer on Tour](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-impact-a-dance-competition-podcast-646817/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-dancer-on-tour) — 2026-01-08T12:00:00+00:00
- [The 2025 A.C.E Awards Winners - Sponsored by DanceOne](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-impact-a-dance-competition-podcast-646817/the-2025-a-c-e-awards-winners-sponsored-by-danceone) — 2026-01-01T12:00:00+00:00
- [Q&A with Courtney Live 2025 - Platinum Premium Exclusive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-impact-a-dance-competition-podcast-646817/q-a-with-courtney-live-2025-platinum-premium-exclusive) — 2025-12-25T12:00:00+00:00
- [Throwback! S5 EP 157 - Mastering Movement Quality in Dance](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-impact-a-dance-competition-podcast-646817/throwback-s5-ep-157-mastering-movement-quality-in-dance) — 2025-12-18T12:00:00+00:00
- [Why Lyrical Dance Should Be a Priority in Your Weekly Training](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-impact-a-dance-competition-podcast-646817/why-lyrical-dance-should-be-a-priority-in-your-weekly-training) — 2025-12-11T12:00:00+00:00
- [Throwback! S3 EP 84 - Parent Etiquette - From Studio to Stage](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-impact-a-dance-competition-podcast-646817/throwback-s3-ep-84-parent-etiquette-from-studio-to-stage) — 2025-12-04T12:00:00+00:00
- [Fundraising For Competitive Dance](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-impact-a-dance-competition-podcast-646817/fundraising-for-competitive-dance) — 2025-11-27T12:00:00+00:00

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