125- Jamie Hodgins: International Competitive Dance Registry, Camp Rock 2, Hairspray Tour, and Madonna.

About this episode

Jamie Hodgins discusses his career in dance and the mission of the International Competitive Dance Registry.

Interview Date: March 8th, 2026 Episode Summary: In this episode of the Business of Dance Podcast, Menina Fortunato sits down with Jamie Hodgins , Executive Director of the International Competitive Dance Registry (ICDR). Jamie shares his journey from starting dance at 16 in Ottawa to building a multifaceted career as a performer, choreographer, producer, and casting professional. His career includes projects such as Camp Rock 2 , touring productions like Hairspray , and collaborations with major artists and productions. Throughout the conversation, Jamie discusses the importance of perseverance, networking, and creating opportunities in the dance industry. He shares lessons from auditions, touring, and working behind the scenes, offering practical advice for dancers who want to expand their careers beyond performing. The episode also highlights Jamie’s current mission with ICDR , a new initiative designed to bring greater fairness, structure, and recognition to the competitive dance industry. By creating verified digital records of dancers’ achievements and participation, ICDR aims to give dancers a lasting portfolio of their work while helping move the industry toward greater…

People in this episode

Host: Menina Fortunato

Guest: Jamie Hodgins

Topics covered

• dance industry
• career development
• competitive dance
• choreography
• networking
• performing arts

Keywords

• dance
• choreographer
• performer
• ICDR
• auditions
• touring
• networking
• Camp Rock 2
• Hairspray
• Madonna

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: International Competitive Dance Registry

Books & works: Camp Rock 2, Hairspray

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