# courtney ortiz (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover courtney ortiz. Page: Feed: --- ## Summer Bonus Episode! - Live from The Artistry Tour Nationals 2026 _2026-08-02 · Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail IDA Judges - Brittany Nicholas, Kyle Rostan, Sally Cofield, Marie Choate Hosted By - Holly Shipley Produced By: Making the Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast We are excited to have partnered with IDA affiliated Competition The Artistry Tour to host a live-podcast at their 2026 Nationals event this summer in Michigan. The owner of The Artistry Tour Holly Shipley moderated this… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/episodes/19585598-summer-bonus-episode-live-from-the-artistry-tour-nationals-2026.mp3) ## Judging Horror Stories - Why Treatment On Events Needs an Industry-Wide Overhaul! - Part 2 _2026-07-02 · Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail Guests - Robb Gibbs, Brittni Johnson, and Anonymous Submissions Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor To close out Season 7 of Making the Impact, we are getting real about the often unspoken truths in the dance competition judging space. Veteran IDA judges Robb Gibbs and Brittni Johnson, as well as anonymous submissions from judges around the country, share what it can… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/episodes/19411068-judging-horror-stories-why-treatment-on-events-needs-an-industry-wide-overhaul-part-2.mp3) ## Season 7 Wrap Up! _2026-05-28 · Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor That's a wrap on Season 7 of Making the Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast! Thank you to all our loyal listeners who have been here since the beginning for all your support, and to our new fans who have joined us this year! We can't wait to share season 8 with you - but for now, happy summer! MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Season 8 is scheduled… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/episodes/19228975-season-7-wrap-up.mp3) ## Judging Horror Stories - Why Treatment On Events Needs an Industry-Wide Overhaul! - Part 1 _2026-05-28 · Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail Guests - Robb Gibbs, Brittni Johnson, and Anonymous Submissions Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor To close out Season 7 of Making the Impact, we are getting real about the often unspoken truths in the dance competition judging space. Veteran IDA judges Robb Gibbs and Brittni Johnson, as well as anonymous submissions from judges around the country, share what it can… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/episodes/19159506-judging-horror-stories-why-treatment-on-events-needs-an-industry-wide-overhaul-part-1.mp3) ## Throwback! - S3 EP 96 – How to NOT be a Stage Mom! _2026-05-21 · Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail Guests - Summer Aiello & Shannon Thomas Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor Our final throwback episode is one for the dance moms out there! Being a dance parent requires learning a lot of new information, from theatre etiquette to competition structures. But one thing that’s not covered in any studio handbook is how not to be a stage mom. Join studio owner Shannon Thomas… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/episodes/19159401-throwback-s3-ep-96-how-to-not-be-a-stage-mom.mp3) ## Raising the New Generation - Former Dancers Who Are Now Competitive Dance Parents _2026-05-14 · Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail Guests - Lynne McNelis and Jennifer Lobaito Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 267 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, two former dancers join us to chat about what it's like to raise competitive dancers in this new era in the industry. From memories of "the good old days" to current challenges and joys, this is an episode you don't want to… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/episodes/19159275-raising-the-new-generation-former-dancers-who-are-now-competitive-dance-parents.mp3) ## Throwback! - S1 EP 21 – Beyond the Barre - Why Ballet Matters in Competitive Dance _2026-05-07 · Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail Guests - Carrie Euker, Holly Gannett Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor Today's throwback episode takes us back to Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast's very first season! This episode features IDA judges Carrie Euker and Holly Gannett discussing ways to keep ballet fun, relevant and beloved in the dance competition world. This episode originally aired on… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/episodes/19059153-throwback-s1-ep-21-beyond-the-barre-why-ballet-matters-in-competitive-dance.mp3) ## All About Pointe For Training Dancers _2026-04-30 · Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail Guests - Kathryn Morgan and Tommie Lin Kesten Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 265 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, guests Kathryn Morgan and Tommie Lin Kesten join us for an eye-opening chat about pointe! From pointe-readiness to shoe preparation, we dive into the challenges and joys of dancing en pointe! Topics Include: The real amount… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/episodes/19059039-all-about-pointe-for-training-dancers.mp3) ## IDA Competition Spotlight - Star Talent Productions _2026-04-23 · Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail Guests: Jennifer Armstrong, Devin Pendleton and James Murphy Hosted by: Courtney Ortiz Today's IDA Competition Spotlight episode features Star Talent Productions, based in North Carolina and celebrating their 20th season this year! Owner Jennifer Armstrong and emcees Devin Pendleton and James Murphy join Courtney to chat about their journeys in the competition space, and what… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/episodes/19056030-ida-competition-spotlight-star-talent-productions.mp3) ## [Auto-trade Cross-Exchange Gaps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/N5huKRuzF11h) _2026-04-23 · **Sponsored**_ Find cross-exchange spreads, backtest strategies, and execute automatically with risk controls. ## Bringing Inclusivity and Diversity to Competitive Dance _2026-04-16 · Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail Guests - Ty Williams, Tonysha McIntosh, Haley Everett Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 263 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we are joined by studio owners Ty Williams and Tonysha McIntosh, and dance educator Haley Everett to talk about the many ways competitive dance can be more inclusive and diverse. Dancers from all walks of life deserve… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1304056/episodes/18901560-bringing-inclusivity-and-diversity-to-competitive-dance.mp3)