Guests - Jordan Keyon Moncrief and Ashley Peter Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor In Episode 173  of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we are focusing on the show that goes on backstage at a dance competition! Former backstage manager and event director Jordan Keyon Smith and former competition director and IDA judge Ashley Peter join us to give us all the details about what you should know before you head backstage at competition this season! Topics Include:  How early you should arrive backstage before your routine Backstage etiquette and behavior expectations Things you should absolutely tell your backstage manager before you hit the stage 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! Follow your Hosts & Guests! Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortizLesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.danceJordan Keyon Moncrief - @jordankeyonAshley Peter - @ashleypeternyc 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 IDA Affiliated Competition and Sponsor: Axis Dance Competition! Visit their website to view their 2024 Tour Dates!  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 Join your hosts Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor at the Capezio Flagship Store in the heart of New York City for a LIVE podcast recording of Making the Impact!  PLUS - a bonus master class with Courtney, lunch at Capezio, swag bag freebies, dance wear discounts & more! Saturday, March 30th, 2024 - RSVP and register for class now!  Support the show