Guest: Nicole Wells Hosted by Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor Our first international studio spotlight features Dance Force Australia, owned and directed by Nicole Wells! Dance Force's programming includes several unique offerings for students who want to train at a pre-professional level, as well as a full recreational program for those who just want to have fun! Follow Dance Force Australia on social media @danceforce  and be sure to check out their upcoming projects! Help 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 & 5. No sponsored ads!20% off all IDA MerchandiseExclusive bonus content released throughout the yearDiscounted IDA Online CritiqueGroup 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! 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! Check out our service: IDA Online Judge's Critiques Send us a video of your dance, and an IDA Judge will critique your routine within 5 business days. You can request a genre-specific specialty judge or add on our additional feedback to take your performance to the next level. Click here to submit your video now! Check out IDA Affiliated Competition Diva Dance Competition! America's Live Judging Competition! Head to their website to view their upcoming tour dates at www.divacomps.com  Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortizLesley Mealor  - @miss.lesley.danceDance Force Australia - @danceforce  Join our NEW 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 us on social media at @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.com Support the show