Guests - Melissa McGhee and Carsen RoweHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 122 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley dive into the (unknown to them) world of college dance teams! Special guests Carsen Rowe, founder of Tribe 99 Choreography, and Melissa McGhee, coach of the 9x national champion Ohio State University dance team, lead the conversation about this side of the dance industry!Topics Include: The differences and similarities in the training that goes into preparing for dance teams and other kinds of dance  Recruitment strategies and how to audition for a dance team Breaking down the circuits and divisions of dance teams for all agesHelp 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.danceCarsen Rowe - @carsen.rowe, @tribe.99.choreoMelissa McGhee - @mmcghee65Check out our guest’s current projects! TRIBE 99 is beginning our annual search to find professional choreographers to be represented by the dance team industry's largest and most sought-after choreography agency - CHOREO-CONNECT.  Click here to subscribe to Tribe99's choreographer email list to get all the upcoming 2023 application information!This episode is sponsored by:FAVE4 Haircare - High-performing hair products built for the stage!Use code: IMPACT15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order!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!" 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 FAVE4 Haircare High-performing haircare built for the stage!
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