Costumes for Dance Competitions - Creating the Total Package

Guests - Katie Lebron and Robert Duran Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 197 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we explore the exciting world of costuming for competitive dance with Robert Duran, costume designer and former studio owner, and IDA judge and dance educator Katie Lebron. Topics Include: How even small details in costuming can affect the way a piece of choreography is perceived Inclusive costuming and how we can continue to do better Catalog costumes vs custom costumes 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 Seasons 4, 5. & 6 No sponsored ads! 20% off all IDA Merchandise Exclusive bonus content released throughout the year Discounted IDA Online Critique Group Zoom check-ins 3x per season with Courtney Ortiz! 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 Katie Lebron - @katie.lebron Robert Duran - @rduran5678 This episode is sponsored by: Francisco Gella Dance Works Educational and developmental programs, intensives, and seminars designed to empower students, parents, educators, and artists. Register now for an upcoming intensive, workshop or seminar! www.franciscogelladance.com Capezio Leaders in the dancewear industry since 1887. Visit CAPEZIO.COM and get a free “Everyday Dance Duffle” bag with any purchase. To redeem, add the Everyday Dance Duffle style #B246 to your cart and use code IMPACT at checkout, while supplies last. Michelle Leagans's "Hey Dancers...Let's Talk About It!" Journal A journaling companion for dancers to thrive as students and team members. Available for purchase on Amazon! www.letstalkaboutdance.com 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.com Support the show