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Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast

Performance Pathways for the Professional Dancer

May 13, 2021 · 1 hr 13 min · Season 2 · Episode 63 · 52.9 MB
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Guests - Maddie Kurtz and Casey Noblett
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor

In Episode 63 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley chat with industry professionals Maddie Kurtz and Casey Noblett about the many different performance pathways that exist for a professional dancer. 


Topics Include:

  •  The audition process for all types of jobs - from pro dance teams to Broadway to concert dance
  •  A discussion about what cities to find certain types of performance jobs
  •  Resources for dancers who may not be in big cities but who want to pursue a professional dance career


Follow your Hosts & Guests!

  • Courtney - @courtney.ortiz
  • Lesley - @lesley.mealor
  • Maddie - @maddiekurtz92
  • Casey - @casey_noblett


Check out our guest’s current projects! 

Commercial Dance Intensive - in-person workshops and seminars to train the next generation of dancers not only in technique, but in the skills required to be successful in the professional dance world!

Upcoming Workshops:
CDI Summer: 
Big Sky, Montana June 19-27
Pigeon Forge, TN July 11-23
Ages 13 and up

CDI Winter:
Raleigh, NC December 27-29, 2021


Check out some of the resources we spoke about in the episode! 

Broadway Theatre Project
Broadway Theatre Project is on hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Bates Dance Festival
Summer dance intensive based in Maine, geared towards contemporary dancers

The Business of Show by Adam Cates
A valuable resource  including vital information for the career-driven performer venturing down the professional path


This episode is sponsored by:
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