Guests - Lori Fields and Andrea Zerilli

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor

In Episode 214 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we chat with two dance educators who have had the unique experience of having their own children (and in Lori's case, her grandchildren!) as students in the dance studio!

Topics Include:

• If favoritism is really a thing when your child is on the team
• Challenges faced by dance teachers who teach their own children
• Advice for other dance teachers with their own kids in class

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Guests - Miranda Spada and Kyrie Kowalik

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor

In Episode 213 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we discuss some of the behind the scenes etiquette that is expected from dancers, parents, and audience members at competition with IDA judges and dance educators Miranda Spada and Kyrie Kowalik.

Topics Include:

• the "why" behind some dressing room etiquette rules
• backstage etiquette tips to remember
• unexpected rules for the dressing room

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Guests - Crystal Mann-Hollinger and Jody Reynard

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor

In Episode 212 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, diversity and representation take center stage as we discuss why it's so important to have a well-rounded judging panel.

Topics Include:

• The different kinds of diversity we should see on a panel of judges - style specialty, gender, age, race, and background
• What it's like to feel un or under-represented in dance
• What having a diverse panel of judges can offer to all dancers

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