Guests - Kendall Baab and Adrienne HicksHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 118 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, dance trainer Kendall Baab and IDA judge and dance educator Adrienne Hicks join us to discuss the importance of a proper warm-up for dancers, and why sitting in a straddle is not the answer!Topics Include: The 4 parts of a proper warm-up The differences between static and dynamic stretching The benefits of a cool downHelp support our podcast! Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription today! Your membership includes:Monthly Q&A episodes released to members-onlyPriority to have your questions answered each month on the live Q&A.Ad-free listening for all of Season 4. No sponsored ads!20% off all IDA MerchandiseExclusive bonus content released throughout the yearYour 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.ortizLesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.danceKendall Baab - @trainwithkendallAdrienne Hicks - @adge24Check out our guest’s current projects! Get Stronger | Dance Longer - Kendall's group training program starts in February 2023. Join the waitlist now by going to www.bodykinect.orgThis episode is sponsored by:Liberate Artists A dance and performing arts organization that builds confidence and promotes social growth in young people through inclusive, non-competitive dance experiences.Receive $500 off an upcoming 2023 experience! Email contact@liberateartists.com and mention "Making The Impact!" Apolla ShocksThe benefit of a shoe + the comfort of a sock. Try Apolla Shocks and use code IMPACT10 for 10% off at checkout!Check out IDA Affiliated Competition Star Talent Productions!View their 2023 season 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 on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.comSupport the show