Guests - Maddie Kurtz and Jonathan McGillHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 133 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we are talking about transitions - those all-important but often forgotten-about steps in between the technical elements of dance. Joining us for this discussion are dance educators and IDA judges Maddie Kurtz and Jonathan McGill.Topics Include: What are considered transitional steps and when they should be taught Why transitions are so important to all dance styles Whether transitions can make or break a routine 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. 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.danceMaddie Kurtz - @maddiekurtz92Jonathan McGill - @iamj.mcgill 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