8 May 2025 11:00
Dance Studio Red Flags - Listeners Weigh In
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 Joey Ortolani to give his varied perspectives as an industry professional who has worn many hats over the years!
*THIS IS A 2 PART EPISODE! Tune in to Part 2 of this episode on Platinum Premium!*
Topics Include:
- Studios not following their own rules
- Preferential treatment for some
- Lack of transparency from leadership
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