Elevating Your Training To a Pre-Pro Level

Guests - Ricardo Pena and Liz SchmidtHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 112 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley are joined by Ricardo Pena of Performance Edge 2 and Liz Schmidt of Spotlight Dance Works to discuss how dance studio programs can level up their training to produce well-trained dancers who go on to collegiate and professional careers. Topics Include: The elements of a high level or pre-professional program How to offer high quality training to all dancers regardless of their professional aspirations Why catering to each dancer's individual desires for their dance future is a more helpful approach than a "one size fits all" approachHelp support our podcast! Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription today! Your membership includes:Monthly Q&A episodes released to members-onlyPriority to have your questions answered each month on the live Q&A.Ad-free listening for all of Season 4. No sponsored ads!20% off all IDA MerchandiseExclusive bonus content released throughout the yearYour support helps us produce future episodes of Making The Impact for years to come!Making The Impact's Platinum Premium - Sign up now for only $5/month! Follow your Hosts & Guests!Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortizLesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.danceRicardo Pena - @performanceedge2Liz Schmidt - @spotlightdanceworkspreproThis episode is sponsored by:Industry MentorsFind a mentor to help you take your career to the next level. Online master classes, training tools, and advice from professional dance mentors.Use our exclusive promo code IMPACT for 20% off your subscription! Spirit of Dance Awards - IDA Affiliated Competition!New England-based dance competition committed to providing a fun, fair, and exciting venue for dancers of all levels to showcase their passion in a positive environment! Visit their website for 2023 season schedule and fall convention dates.Join our FREE Facebook Group and connect with us! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.comIndustry MentorsCareer advice, stories from industry leaders & online master classes.
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