Age Appropriateness at Competition

Guests - Robb Gibbs and Leslie Scott ZanovitchHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 42  of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley hear from special guest Leslie Scott Zanovitch, founder of Youth Protection Advocates in Dance (YPAD,) along with IDA judge and teacher Robb Gibbs on the subject of age appropriateness in the dance world. Topics Include:How the idea of age appropriateness encompasses more than just music, movement, and song choiceThe real reason inappropriate dances may win at competitionIdeas for how to implement changes at competition to ensure a safe and appropriate experience for everyoneTo learn more about Youth Protection Advocates in Dance, please visit their website:  www.ypadnow.comThe blog that inspired this episode was released in March 2018, and is titled “Keeping the Competition Stage Age Appropriate”.  Read now!Follow your Hosts & Guests!Courtney - @courtney.ortizLesley - @lil_lez36Robb - @robb.gibbsLeslie - @lesliescottsaysCLICK HERE to send in your questions to be answered on a future Q&A with Courtney episode! You can request to stay anonymous or have Courtney give you a shout out live on the air!This episode is sponsored by:Dance Costumes By Urzúa - Custom Costumes!Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout!Level Up Dance Supplies - Dance Gear and Dance Bags! Receive $10 off your next order with code: bravo5678Leave 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 affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.comJoin your hosts Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor at the Capezio Flagship Store in the heart of New York City for a LIVE podcast recording of Making the Impact!  PLUS - a bonus master class with Courtney, lunch at Capezio, swag bag freebies, dance wear discounts & more! Saturday, March 30th, 2024 - RSVP and register for class now! Support the show

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Have you ever wondered what goes on inside the mind of a dance competition judge? What does it take to impress the people behind the table? Join your hosts Courtney Ortiz, professional dancer, educator and owner of Impact Dance Adjudicators, and Lesley Mealor, veteran performer and judge, on Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, as they dive into all things dance competition! Each week, listen as Courtney and Lesley discuss various hot topics with members of the IDA judges’ roster and other special guests in the dance world, from technique, to costumes, to the dreaded question - “Tights…or no tights?” Stay tuned for special studio spotlight episodes, round table chats and so much more! Weekly episodes launch every Thursday throughout the dance season!