IDAJun 11, 20197 min readTips from Teddy - End of Season Wrap Up!Author: IDA Judge Teddy As regional competition season comes to a close—insert sad face here—I decided to take a moment to consider the...
Maddie KurtzMar 8, 20196 min readThe Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Taking Critical Feedback from Your JudgesCheck out our podcast episode on this topic! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts! As dancers, we’re constantly looking to improve our...
Lesley MealorMay 2, 20186 min readFrom Your Judges: Expectations for Each Age Range at CompetitionCheck out our Podcast Episode on this hot topic! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts! We’ve all see the child prodigies on YouTube - the...
Lesley MealorJan 17, 20185 min readCompetition Trends to AvoidLace up jazz boots. Body glitter. Dabbing. Bun mohawks. Trends are ubiquitous in our world, and especially in the dance competition...
IDAApr 18, 20175 min readAn Open Letter from Your JudgesAuthor: Angelina Young Savage Dear Dance Teachers, As you start your week by reflecting on competition and listening to critique tapes,...
IDAFeb 6, 20176 min readInside the Mind of a JudgeAuthor: IDA Judge Ashley This morning, I woke up at 3:00am. After a punishingly early taxi ride to the airport and a long wait at my...