Guests - Aaron Parkhurst and Jason E. BernardHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 117 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, tap educators Aaron Parkhurst and Jason E. Bernard join us to share insight about the different styles of tap dance that exist and how they really aren't that different at all!Topics Include: What makes tap dance so different than other styles of dance Why learning different ways to count is important in tap dance What judges really want to see in the tap category at competitionHelp 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. No sponsored ads!20% off all IDA MerchandiseExclusive bonus content released throughout the yearYour 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.danceAaron Parkhurst - @apk360 Jason E. Bernard - @BroadwayjaybThis episode is sponsored by:Apolla PerformanceThe benefit of a shoe + the comfort of a sock. Try Apolla Shocks and use code IMPACT10 for 10% off at checkout!Check out IDA Affiliated Competition Gems Dance Competition!View their 2023 tour dates and register now!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.comSupport the show