Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
By Impact Dance Adjudicators
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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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Big Name Dance Conventions vs In-House Dance Conventions
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Keeping the Artistry in Acro
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Dance Reels 101 - Why Quality Dance Footage is Essential
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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The Over-sexualization of Kids In Competitive Dance
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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The Never Ending Debate - Two Shoes, One Shoe, or No Shoes?
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Genre Spotlight - Breaking
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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A Day in the Life of an NFL Cheerleader
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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From Setback to Spotlight - Recovering From a Dance Injury
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Lifestyle Sacrifices You Make to be a Dance Professional
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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The Importance of Stage Entrances and Exits
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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When Your Student is Also Your Child - The Journey as a Dance Teacher & Parent
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Mastering Competition Etiquette: From Dressing Rooms to Backstage
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Representation and Diversity on Competition Judging Panels
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Genre Spotlight - Rhythm Tap
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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Winning vs Losing 2.0
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Regional Differences at Dance Competitions
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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A Day in the Life of a Cruise Ship Dancer
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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Q&A With Courtney Live 2024 - Platinum Premium Exclusive!
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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Full Circle Boys - From Comp Kids to Boy Band
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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From Solo to Squad - Respect and Teamwork in Dance
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Crafting Competitive Choreography: Insights from Industry Leaders
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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How to Stand Out At Auditions
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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The Product vs The Process
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Genre Spotlight - Fosse
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Celebrating 200 Episodes Live in NYC with IDA Judges! 🎉
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Levels at Dance Competitions - The Conversation Continues
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Intensive Talk - Strategies For Choosing the Right Dance Intensive
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Costumes for Dance Competitions - Creating the Total Package
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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All About Anatomy For Competitive Dancers
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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The Ballet Competition Experience
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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How To Support Your Dancer - From Studio To Stage
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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The IT Factor - Do You Have It?
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Studio Spotlight - Yolanda's Academy of Music and Dance
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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The Stolen Choreography Scandal That is Rocking the Dance World
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Welcome to Season 6!
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Making the Impact LIVE at Capezio NYC - March 2024
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Season 5 Wrap Up!
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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The 2024 Competition Season - Takeaways From your Judges
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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A Chat with Current College Dance Majors
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May 30, 2024 |
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In-House Choreography vs Guest Choreography
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May 23, 2024 |
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Studio Spotlight - Beyond Belief Dance Company
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May 16, 2024 |
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The Transition From Competitive Dancer to Professional Dancer
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May 09, 2024 |
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The Importance of Ballet Training - Insights from Seasoned Educators
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May 02, 2024 |
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Changing Studios - When Is It The Right Time?
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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How Do Competition Judges Keep Their Emotions Out of Scoring?
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Pursuing a Career in Concert Dance
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Advice from Veteran Competitive Dance Parents
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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Nutrition for Dancers - How to Fuel Your Body Properly
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Cameras in the Classroom
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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Studio Spotlight - Dance Attack Miami
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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Hip Hop at Competition - What is Missing in the Genre
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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Mini Dancers Who Peak Too Early
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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Perfecting the Pirouette - Tips from the Pros
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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Homeschooling and Dance - What's Right For Your Dancer
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Behind the Curtain - What You Need to Know Backstage at Competition
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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When the Parent Wants It More Than The Dancer
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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A Crash Course on Award Ceremonies 🏆
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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Studio Spotlight - Steps Dance Center
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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A Day In the Life at a Dance Competition
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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Boys Dance Too!
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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Q&A with Courtney Live 2023 - Platinum Premium Exclusive
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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Ridiculous Expectations of Competitive Dance
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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The Duo/Trio Category at Competition
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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Continuing Education for Dance Teachers
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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Dance Conventions vs Dance Competitions
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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Pay Rates for a Professional Dance Career
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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Studio Spotlight - Dance Force Australia
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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A Conversation About Abuse in the Dance Industry
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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Swings and Understudies - The Unsung Heroes of the Dance World
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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All About Across the Floor and Progressions
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Mastering Movement Quality in Dance
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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The Ingredients to a Winning Routine at Competition
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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Back to Basics - The Importance of Foundational Training
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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Performing Arts High Schools - The Value in Attending
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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The Dos and Don'ts of Music Editing For Competitive Dance
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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Studio Spotlight - Stage Door School of Dance
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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Lyrical vs Contemporary 2.0
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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Welcome to Season 5!
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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Summer Bonus Episode! Live from The Muny with the Cast of West Side Story!
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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A Conversation on Plagiarism in the Dance Industry with Jason Williams and Jared Baker - Part 2
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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A Conversation on Plagiarism in the Dance Industry with Jason Williams and Jared Baker - Part 1
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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Season 4 Wrap Up!
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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Spotlight Feature - Cost n' Mayor
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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The 2023 Competition Season - Takeaways From your Judges
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May 25, 2023 |
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How Studios Cast Dancers In Competitive Dance Routines
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May 18, 2023 |
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Special Awards - Recognizing More Than Just Your Score
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May 11, 2023 |
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Battling Body Image Issues in the Dance World
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May 04, 2023 |
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Studio Spotlight - CCJ Conservatory
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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Die Hard Dance Dads!
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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How To Avoid Burn Out During the Dance Season
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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Appropriateness of Choreography in Competitive Dance
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Spotlight Feature - Derek Mitchell
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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How To Brand Yourself As A Dancer
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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I Want To Be a Rockette
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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Handling Jealousy at the Dance Studio
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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Why Counting your Music is Essential in Dance
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Studio Spotlight - Canadian Dance Company
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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Transitions - The Most Important Part of A Dance Routine
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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How To Keep Dancers Physically Safe in Competitive Training
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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Spotlight Feature - Teddy Forance
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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All About Headshots & Resumes!
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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Stealing Choreography - Unethical Practices in Our Industry
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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Battling Stage Fright as a Performer
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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Competition Trends - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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The Title Division at Competition - Is It Worth It?
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Dec 29, 2022 |
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Offering Modern Dance in Studio Training
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Dec 22, 2022 |
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Studio Spotlight - In Motion Dance Project
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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The Evolution of Levels at Competition
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Dec 08, 2022 |
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The World of College Dance Teams - What You Need To Know!
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Dec 01, 2022 |
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Do Dancers Need Private Lessons To Succeed?
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Nov 24, 2022 |
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Stage & Costume Malfunctions - What To Do During Onstage Mishaps
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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Spotlight Feature - Stacey Tookey
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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Why a Proper Warm Up is Crucial For All Dancers
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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A Breakdown of Tap Dance Styles
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Oct 27, 2022 |
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A Look At Competitive Dance in Other Countries
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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Making the Transition To A New Age Division At Competition
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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Studio Spotlight - Expressenz Dance Center
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Oct 06, 2022 |
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Why Some Studios Don't Compete
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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Elevating Your Training To a Pre-Pro Level
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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Adding the Shock Value - A Discussion on Triggering and Sensitive Themes
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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Hair & Makeup For the Competition Stage
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Sep 08, 2022 |
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Spotlight Feature - Rhee Gold
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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Welcome to Season 4!
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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Q&A Live at Diva Dance Competition Nationals - Summer Bonus Episode!
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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Q&A Live at Spirit of Dance Awards Nationals - Summer Bonus Episode!
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Jul 30, 2022 |
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Season 3 - Wrap Up!
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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What Makes the Perfect Production Number
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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Dancing in Heels - Commercial Dance vs. Theatre Dance
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May 26, 2022 |
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A Complete Guide to Summer Dance Intensives
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May 19, 2022 |
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Studio Spotlight - Club Dance
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May 12, 2022 |
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Happy Mother's Day! Featuring Our Dance Moms!
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May 05, 2022 |
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Dancing with Disabilities & Special Needs - Creating Inclusivity in Dance
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Apr 28, 2022 |
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The Top 10 Studio Habits Judges See At Competition
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Apr 21, 2022 |
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Q&A with Courtney LIVE - April Edition
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Apr 14, 2022 |
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All About Agents & Casting Directors
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Apr 07, 2022 |
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From Competitive Dancer to Competition Teacher - Navigating the Other Side
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Mar 31, 2022 |
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How to NOT be a Stage Mom!
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Mar 24, 2022 |
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Keeping Dances Fresh Throughout the Season
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Mar 17, 2022 |
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Mental Health For Competitive Dancers
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Mar 10, 2022 |
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Studio Spotlight - Studio Bleu Dance Center
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Mar 03, 2022 |
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Student Choreography
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Feb 24, 2022 |
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Developing a Ballet Program For Competitive Studios
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Feb 17, 2022 |
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Q&A With Courtney LIVE - February Edition
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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Winning vs. Losing
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Feb 03, 2022 |
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A Day in the Life of a Pro Dancer
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Jan 27, 2022 |
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Stage Presence - Why Performance Matters
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Jan 20, 2022 |
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Injury Prevention For Competitive Dancers
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Jan 13, 2022 |
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Studio Spotlight - Larkin Dance Studio
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Jan 06, 2022 |
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Parent Etiquette - From Studio to Stage
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Dec 30, 2021 |
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Latin Ballroom Dance and How To Add It To Your Training
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Dec 23, 2021 |
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Recreational vs. Competitive Dance - Understanding the Differences
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Dec 16, 2021 |
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Q&A With Courtney LIVE - December Edition
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Dec 09, 2021 |
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The Power of Networking In The Dance World
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Dec 02, 2021 |
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A Conversation on Cultural Appropriation on the Competitive Stage
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Nov 25, 2021 |
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Mini Mania! Featuring Richard Elszy and Katia Bode
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Nov 18, 2021 |
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The Open Category - Expectations from Your Judges
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Nov 11, 2021 |
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Studio Spotlight - Dancemakers of Atlanta
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Nov 04, 2021 |
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Budgeting For Competitive Dance with Dance Moms
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Oct 28, 2021 |
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Music at Competition 2.0
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Oct 21, 2021 |
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All About Dance Conventions
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Oct 14, 2021 |
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Q&A with Courtney LIVE - October Edition
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Oct 07, 2021 |
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Overstretching & Flexibility - How Much Is Too Much?
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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TikTok in the Dance World - Featuring Kausha Campbell & Nick Silverio
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Sep 23, 2021 |
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Dance in College - The Pros and The Cons
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Sep 16, 2021 |
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Prop Potential
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Sep 09, 2021 |
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Studio Spotlight - Project 21
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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Welcome to Season 3!
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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Looking Ahead - Prepping for Nationals and the 2022 Season
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Jun 03, 2021 |
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Season 2 - Wrap Up!
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Jun 03, 2021 |
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The Most Common Corrections Judges Give at Competition
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May 27, 2021 |
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Spotlight Feature - Marinda Davis
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May 20, 2021 |
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Performance Pathways for the Professional Dancer
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May 13, 2021 |
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Eye on the Prize - How to Develop a Competitive Mindset
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May 06, 2021 |
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A Chat with Real Life Dance Moms! (not the TV show)
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Apr 29, 2021 |
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Q&A With Courtney LIVE! - April Edition
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Apr 22, 2021 |
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Versatility in the Dance World
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Apr 15, 2021 |
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Teamwork In the Studio and Beyond!
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Apr 08, 2021 |
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How to Take Your Solo to the Next Level
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Apr 01, 2021 |
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Hip-Hop: The Foundation and Fundamentals
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Mar 25, 2021 |
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The Benefits of Having a Dance Mentor
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Mar 18, 2021 |
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Spotlight Feature - Alex Wong
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Mar 11, 2021 |
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Tricks vs. Technique
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Mar 04, 2021 |
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The Importance of Musicality
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Feb 25, 2021 |
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Q&A With Courtney LIVE! - February Edition
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Feb 18, 2021 |
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An Inside Look into Judging and Scoring at Competitions
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Feb 11, 2021 |
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Perfecting your Presentation for the Competitive Stage
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Feb 04, 2021 |
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Three Careers in Dance That Don't Require a Stage
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Jan 28, 2021 |
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Spotlight Feature - Sophia Lucia
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Jan 21, 2021 |
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All About Improv!
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Jan 14, 2021 |
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A Look Back at Competitive Dance Through the Years
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Jan 07, 2021 |
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A Chat with Your Competition Directors - The 2021 Season
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Dec 31, 2020 |
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Q&A With Courtney LIVE! - December Edition
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Dec 24, 2020 |
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Age Appropriateness at Competition
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Dec 17, 2020 |
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The Role of Race in Dance
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Dec 10, 2020 |
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Keeping Jazz Dance Alive - In Studio and On Stage
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Dec 03, 2020 |
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Spotlight Feature - Maud Arnold of Syncopated Ladies
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Nov 26, 2020 |
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Guest Choreography
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Nov 19, 2020 |
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The 2021 Competition Season - Best Practices For Block Scheduling
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Nov 12, 2020 |
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How To Create a Stand-Out Video Submission for Virtual Competitions
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Nov 05, 2020 |
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A Place For Every Dancer - Gender in the Dance Studio
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Oct 29, 2020 |
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Q&A With Courtney LIVE! - October Edition
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Oct 22, 2020 |
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Are You Correctly Categorizing Your Dances at Competition?
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Oct 15, 2020 |
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How to Execute Unique Choreography Concepts at Competition
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Oct 08, 2020 |
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Making the Most Out of Your Classes - In-studio and Online
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Oct 01, 2020 |
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Spotlight Feature - JT Church
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Sep 24, 2020 |
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Music at Competition
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Sep 17, 2020 |
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Navigating the New Normal - The Upcoming Dance Season
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Sep 10, 2020 |
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Welcome to Season 2!
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Sep 10, 2020 |
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Season One - Wrap Up!
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Jun 01, 2020 |
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LIVE Q&A with Courtney and Lesley - May Edition
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May 24, 2020 |
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Translating Competitive Training into a Commercial or Concert Dance Career
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May 18, 2020 |
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Senior Feature - A Look into the Lives of 3 Graduating Senior Dancers
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May 11, 2020 |
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Cross Training during Quarantine
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May 04, 2020 |
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Q&A with Courtney - April Edition
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Apr 27, 2020 |
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What Makes a Successful Musical Theatre Entry - Hear from the Experts
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Apr 20, 2020 |
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Virtual Dance Classes - Navigating a New Way of Teaching
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Apr 13, 2020 |
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Levels at Competition- Thoughts from your Judges
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Apr 06, 2020 |
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Beyond the Barre - Why Ballet Matters in Competitive Dance
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Mar 30, 2020 |
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Pushing Past Performance Anxiety
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Mar 23, 2020 |
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COVID-19 - The Effects on the Dance Community
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Mar 18, 2020 |
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The Power of Social Media in the Dance World
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Mar 09, 2020 |
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The Evolution of Acro
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Mar 02, 2020 |
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Q&A with Courtney - February Edition
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Feb 24, 2020 |
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Changing The Game - Interview with REVEL Dance Convention
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Feb 17, 2020 |
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Competition Kindness - Etiquette at the Event
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Feb 10, 2020 |
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The Importance of Tap Class and Why You Should Be Taking It
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Feb 03, 2020 |
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Q&A with Courtney & Lesley - January Edition
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Jan 27, 2020 |
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The Do's and Don'ts of Costuming for the Competitive Stage
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Jan 20, 2020 |
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Our Stage is Your Canvas - Interview with High Demand Dance Competition
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Jan 13, 2020 |
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Taking Critical Feedback from your Judges
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Jan 06, 2020 |
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Q&A with Courtney - December Edition
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Dec 23, 2019 |
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Why Technique Will Never Go out of Style
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Dec 16, 2019 |
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Investing in the Future of Dance - Interview with Just Dance Invitational
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Dec 09, 2019 |
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Boys in Dance
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Dec 02, 2019 |
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Age Range Expectations
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Nov 25, 2019 |
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Q&A with Courtney - November Edition
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Nov 18, 2019 |
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Choreography
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Nov 11, 2019 |
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The Diva Difference - Interview with Diva Dance Competition
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Nov 04, 2019 |
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Lyrical vs. Contemporary - Separating the Styles
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Oct 28, 2019 |
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Competition Cleaning - Perfecting Your Routines
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Oct 21, 2019 |
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10 Tips for Dance Convention Training
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Oct 21, 2019 |
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Q&A with Courtney - October Edition
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Oct 14, 2019 |
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What Dance Competitions Taught Me
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Oct 14, 2019 |
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Meet the Hosts of Making The Impact!
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Oct 14, 2019 |