What I Look For As A Judge
It's 9:08am. My first coffee was downed hours ago, and I'm gently sipping my second, trying to keep my energy up for the long day ahead. Sequin-clad dancers scurry on stage and strike a pose. “Good morning and welcome to the stage, act number 32, 'Hollywood'! This is Judge number 3, Katie McGinnis, good luck!” Over the next two to three minutes, my eyes are darting back and forth. I'm entering and adjusting scores, doing my best to fairly judge performance quality, technique,