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April 10, 2025 68 mins

Guests - Erin Marino

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor


In Episode 222 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, industry professional Erin Marino shares her insight about how to craft a reel that best represents you! Casting directors, agents, and choreographers look to a dance reel or video footage to find out anything from your personality to your technical ability. Having a cohesive and professional dance reel is one of the most powerful tools in an aspiring dancer’s toolbox! 



Topics Include:

  •  What should be included in your professional dance reel?
  •  Do you need other types of footage in a variety of styles?
  •  How important is it to have dance footage on your social media and Instagram?
  • What are casting directors and agents really looking for in your dance footage?



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