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Studio Spotlight - Dance Fusion Performing Arts Studio

Season 7 Episode 231

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Guests - James Du Chateau and Lizzy Steirer

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor

The winner of the Making the Impact Award fan …

9 months, 4 weeks ago

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Welcome to Season 7!

Season 7

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Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor

Welcome to season 7 of Making the Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast! Courtney and Lesl…

9 months, 4 weeks ago

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Summer Bonus Episode! LIVE from Streetz Dance Convention's Nationals 2025!

Season 6

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Guests - Maddie Marcadis & Stephani Sosa

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz

In our special summer bonus episode of Making The Impact - A Dance …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

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Season 6 Wrap Up!

Season 6

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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…

1 year ago

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The 2025 Competition Season - Takeaways From Your Judges

Season 6 Episode 230

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Guests - IDA Judges

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor

In Episode 230 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we …

1 year ago

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Genre Spotlight - Contemporary Dance

Season 6 Episode 229

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Guest: Peter Chu

Hosted by Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor

Contemporary dance is a genre that can be hard to define, but what everyone c…

1 year, 1 month ago

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A Day in the Life of a Dance Studio Owner

Season 6 Episode 228

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Guests - Gregory Kanelos and Jenny Hogan

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor

In Episode 228 of Making The Impact - A Dance Com…

1 year, 1 month ago

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The Perfectionist Mindset in Dance

Season 6 Episode 227

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Guests - Kasie Auten and Brittni Johnson

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor

In Episode 227 of Making The Impact - A Dance Com…

1 year, 1 month ago

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Dance Studio Red Flags - Listeners Weigh In

Season 6 Episode 226

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Guests - Joey Ortolani and listener submissions 

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor

In Episode 226 of Making The Impact - A D…

1 year, 1 month ago

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Is a Perfect Score Possible in Competitive Dance?

Season 6 Episode 225

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Guests - Sally Cofield, Krysten Danielle

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor

In Episode 225 of Making The Impact - A Dance Com…

1 year, 2 months ago

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