Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast

In-House Choreography vs Guest Choreography

May 23, 2024 Impact Dance Adjudicators Season 5 Episode 188
In-House Choreography vs Guest Choreography
Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
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Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
In-House Choreography vs Guest Choreography
May 23, 2024 Season 5 Episode 188
Impact Dance Adjudicators

Guests - Suzanne Citere and Amanda Nicole DiTullio

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor


In Episode 188 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, studio owner Suzanne Citere and dance educator and IDA judge Amanda Nicole DiTullio sit down to discuss the pros and cons of using in-house choreographers versus hiring outside choreographers for your dancers. 



Topics Include:

  • Best practices for hiring outside choreographers and being hired as an outside choreographer 
  •  Why it may serve your studio better to use in-house choreographers
  •  How to use guest choreographers but also be cost-conscious



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 & 5. 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
  • Suzanne Citere - @suzannecitere, @realdancelhp
  • Amanda Nicole DiTullio - @AmandaNicole_D



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.
Register now for an upcoming intensive, workshop or seminar!

Lilly Lashes
Top quality, multi-dimensional, reusable eyelashes!
Use code IMPACT20 in all caps at checkout to receive 20% off every order!

Relative Motion - Injury Prevention apparel, teacher trainings and in-studio workshops to transform your technique while preventing injuries.
Receive 10 % off any apparel/program purchase or $500 off workshop pricing with the code: IMPACT10
Click here to register for their Total Technique Teacher Training Academy! 


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! 


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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.

Show Notes

Guests - Suzanne Citere and Amanda Nicole DiTullio

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor


In Episode 188 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, studio owner Suzanne Citere and dance educator and IDA judge Amanda Nicole DiTullio sit down to discuss the pros and cons of using in-house choreographers versus hiring outside choreographers for your dancers. 



Topics Include:

  • Best practices for hiring outside choreographers and being hired as an outside choreographer 
  •  Why it may serve your studio better to use in-house choreographers
  •  How to use guest choreographers but also be cost-conscious



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 & 5. 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
  • Suzanne Citere - @suzannecitere, @realdancelhp
  • Amanda Nicole DiTullio - @AmandaNicole_D



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.
Register now for an upcoming intensive, workshop or seminar!

Lilly Lashes
Top quality, multi-dimensional, reusable eyelashes!
Use code IMPACT20 in all caps at checkout to receive 20% off every order!

Relative Motion - Injury Prevention apparel, teacher trainings and in-studio workshops to transform your technique while preventing injuries.
Receive 10 % off any apparel/program purchase or $500 off workshop pricing with the code: IMPACT10
Click here to register for their Total Technique Teacher Training Academy! 


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.