Back to Basics - The Importance of Foundational Training

Guests - Kelin Barr and Mary Marrone Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 155 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, guests Kelin Barr, dance educator in New York, and Mary Marrone, IDA judge and studio owner in Connecticut, join us to outline the benefits of going back to the basics in every style of dance - as well as in every level of dance! Topics Include: Ideas for promoting excitement about the foundational elements of dance Thoughts about why some dance teachers seem to skip the basics and head right into teaching tricks - and how to avoid being that teacher! A non-comprehensive list of essential basic skills for each style of dance Help support our podcast. Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription today! Your membership includes: Monthly Q&A episodes released to members-only Priority to have your questions answered each month on the live Q&A. Ad-free listening for all of Season 4 and 5. No sponsored ads! 20% off all IDA Merchandise Exclusive bonus content released throughout the year Your 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.ortiz Lesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.dance Kelin Barr - @blondiebarr Mary Marrone - @marymarrone5678 This episode is sponsored by: Francisco Gella Dance Works - Season 5 Premier Sponsor! Educational and developmental programs, intensives, and seminars designed to empower students, parents, educators, and artists. Intensive Opportunities: Ballet+, Pre Professional Dancer Institute, Seattle Dance Advance, New Years Training Camp, Mini Mania Dance Intensive, College & Career Prep. Receive $75 off an upcoming intensive or workshop with code: MAKINGTHEIMPACT YoungArts Register now for their 2024 National Arts Competition to win scholarships, mentorship, and a trip to YoungArts Week in Miami! Deadline to submit is by October 13th, 2023. Check out IDA Affiliated Competition Gems Dance Competition ! View their 2023 tour dates and register now! 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 o YoungArts Applications for YoungArts's National Arts Competition are due 10/13/23! Francisco Gella Dance Works In-person intensives & seminars for pre-professional dancers. Use code: MAKINGTHEIMPACT for $75 off Deca Dance Competition IDA Affiliated Competition! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show