10 Sep 2026 11:00
LIVE! From Dance Teacher Web Vegas 2026
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 271 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley are live from Vegas, where they hosted a Q&A at Dance Teacher Web! Thanks to all of the wonderful participants for attending!
Topics Include:
- The never-ending levels discussion
- Lyrical vs contemporary - how to place routines in the correct category
- How to hold true to your values as a studio when there is so much outside influence
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