#judges

Jun 11, 20197 min read

Tips 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...

Mar 8, 20196 min read

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Taking Critical Feedback from Your Judges

Check out our podcast episode on this topic! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts! As dancers, we’re constantly looking to improve our...

May 2, 20186 min read

From Your Judges: Expectations for Each Age Range at Competition

Check out our Podcast Episode on this hot topic! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts! We’ve all see the child prodigies on YouTube - the...

Jan 17, 20185 min read

Competition Trends to Avoid

Lace up jazz boots. Body glitter. Dabbing. Bun mohawks. Trends are ubiquitous in our world, and especially in the dance competition...

Apr 18, 20175 min read

An Open Letter from Your Judges

Author: Angelina Young Savage Dear Dance Teachers, As you start your week by reflecting on competition and listening to critique tapes,...

Feb 6, 20176 min read

Inside the Mind of a Judge

Author: 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...