A Life In Dance: A Practical Guide

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Rebecca Stenn and Fran Kirmser have spent decades supporting and encouraging young dancers. They know that along with the immense passion and commitment that a dancer needs, a working knowledge of the financial and practical aspects of a life in dance are equally essential.

With A Life in Dance,Stenn and Kirmser come up with resources to assist you

  • book a rehearsal space;
  • obtain a legal representative and a tax preparer;
  • find auditions;
  • apply for grants;
  • acquire health insurance;
  • meet photographers, agents, publicists, and consultants;
  • pay off student loan assistance; and
  • begin financial planning.

Stenn and Kirmser have also compiled narratives from probably the most industry’s most critically acclaimed performers to come up with a glimpse into the life of a pro dancer. Brittany Schmid shows you what life is like for a dancer one year out of college. Wendy Osserman shows you what life is like fifty years out. Hamilton dancer Kamille Upshaw provides you with tips on auditioning even as choreographers from So You Think You Can Dance debate the advantages of live stage performance and tv shows. Other stories include nuanced discussions about race in dance, mindful dancing, and the role of social media in the performing arts.

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