Subject: March 2012 | Moves - Looking Forward
From: "Career Transition For Dancers" <[email-masked]>
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Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:59:30 +0000

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March came in like a tropical wind on Monday night at the Winter Heat
Latin Dance fundraiser which raised $62,525! Held at the Edison
Ballroom, the net proceeds will continue to enhance our scholarships,
programs, and services that Career Transition For Dancers provides to
deserving dancers nationwide.  Thank you to everyone who attended for
helping to make dancers' dreams come true.

Feel that tropical breeze blow into Palm Beach at Club Colette on
March 15 as Career Transition For Dancers holds the Third Annual
"Heart & Soul" Awards Luncheon. Chaired by Cheryl Gowdy, Anka Palitz,
and Vicki Kellogg, with Honorary Chairs Jane Powell, Patrick Park,
and Dick Robinson, this fabulous celebration of Dance on Broadway
will certainly be a hit with performances by the Dreyfoos School of
the Arts Dance students.  As an added treat legendary star Ms. Powell
is hosting the event.  For tickets call 561 844 4477.

Looking forward, march into April with the Stepping into Hope &
Change event in Chicago on April 1.  This all-day career development
conference is guaranteed to get you on the right track towards a new
profession.  Click here -
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Looking (a little bit) backwards, David Fernandez recently held a
performance at the beautiful El Museo del Barrio with his Some Dance
Company, generously donating the proceeds to Career Transition For
Dancers.  Check out this CBS video -
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word out!

All the more reason to get the word out: Career Transition For
Dancers exists to provide the necessary resources needed to help
dancers transition into a new career without costing an arm and a leg
(pun intended!)  We all know too well that dancers work hard for very
little money and the following article says it all. Hopefully, the
data in this article from Dance/NYC Jr. Committee's Workforce Census
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Best wishes,

Elizabeth LaCause
Director of Development & Communications

Workin' Hard for the Money: Dancers on Poverty Line

The following is an excerpt from an article in Crain's New York by
Miriam Kreinin Souccar.

The average professional dancer in New York City earns only $28,000 a
year, according to a study to be released Monday by Dance NYC. The
amount is just above the nation's poverty line.
Of that income, just 55% comes from dance jobs, on average. More than
40% of the dancers surveyed earned less than $5,000 from the dance
industry, according to the report, "Dance Workforce Census: Earnings
Among Individuals 21-35." Two-thirds made less than $20,000 from
dancing. The study, which surveyed 1,231 dancers, is the first to
focus on this age group, arguably the time when dancers are in their
prime. This group also represents the future of the dance industry.

Just like struggling actors who have to work many jobs to make ends
meet, it may come as little surprise that dancers are struggling as
well. But dance advocates said they hoped that by releasing real
data, more private and state funding would be given to the field.
"The value of this study is its presentation of the first concrete
research relating to the untenable economic plight of young dancers,
choreographers and administrators working within the dance field in
New York City," Beverly D'Anne, former director of the dance program
at the New York State Council on the Arts, said in a statement. "If
the passion, discipline and creativity of these individuals is not to
be wasted, it must be allowed to flourish in a way that confirms that
dance is, indeed, a respected profession."

Indeed, more than 40% of the dancers surveyed work three to five jobs
to make ends meet. Though 90% of the respondents have at least a
college degree, a quarter of them reported working in restaurants or
hospitality, while 22% said they had administrative jobs. To read
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LinkedIn for Your Job Search
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LinkedIn is the primary social media tool for ongoing career
management and to landing your next job. Find out the best practices
and strategies for your search from social media expert Haig
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Creating Choices for Your Future

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Identify your present situation and your long-term goals by
developing choices and action plans.

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National Calendar

Computer Classes in Los Angeles offered free of charge through Career
Transition For Dancers

Register now for classes that start this month! Career Transition For
Dancers' Los Angeles office is partnering with the Los Angeles School
District and The Actors Fund to provide computer classes for dancers
of all ages and computer skill levels. All fees and registration
costs are waived for those who are eligible for a grant with Career
Transition For Dancers, West Coast. Please contact Joanne at  -
tel:323%20549%206660 323 549 6660 for further information.
We are coming to a city near you!

Did you know that we serve dancers nationwide? Our signature National
Outreach Projects are headed to six cities in 2012! Join our
counselors for free interactive workshops, networking and information
about Career Transition For Dancers.

March 25-26  Boston, MA
July 7-8  Raleigh / Durham, NC

More dates to be announced on our  -
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Louisville, KY
Richmond, VA
Las Vegas, NV

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Monday, March 12--5:30-7:30pm
Career Conversation: Social Media for Your Business

Social media tools can have a huge impact on your business's the
bottom line. Join our social media expert, Maryam Day, in this
workshop to catch up on the innovations that will help promote your
new business and ideas. Maryam is a veteran in the advertising world,
most recently serving as an Integrated Producer at Saatchi & Saatchi
LA where she launched the US advertising and social initiatives for
Toyota Motor Sales.

Career Transition For Dancers, New York
The Actors' Equity Building
165 W 46 Street (at 7th Ave)
AEA Council Room, 14th Floor
New York, NY
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Thursday, March 15--11:30AM-1:00PM
Palm Beach "Heart and Soul" Awards Luncheon

Join us on Thursday, March 15th in Palm Beach at The Third Annual
"Heart & Soul" Awards Luncheon for "A Salute to Dance on Broadway",
hosted by Jane Powell to benefit our organization. Tickets are $250
per person. For tickets and information please call 561 844 4477.

Sunday, April 1--11:30AM-6:00PM
Stepping Into Hope & Change in Chicago

We are bringing our popular program back to Chicago! Designed to
address the changing economic climate for dancers, a plenary speaker
and break-out sessions on communication skills, career goals,
personal statements, rÉsumÉ writing, interview skills and job
search strategies. Free of charge but reservations are required. RSVP
here -
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Hubbard Street Dance Center
1147 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60607

Monday, April 2--6:30-8:00PM
Business Group Meeting
Our Business Group provides dancers in New York with practical
business information and also allows them to network with other
entrepreneurs and business people. All dancer entrepreneurs at any
stage in their business development- including their  performing
career businesses - are invited to attend. Please RSVP to
[email-masked] - [email-masked] , or to
Dana at 212 764 0172, as space is limited. New members always
welcome.

Career Transition For Dancers, New York
The Actors' Equity Building
165 W 46 Street (at 7th Ave)
Suite 701, 7th Floor
New York, NY

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Thursday, April 5--11:00AM-1:00PM
Diamond Group Meeting

Our Diamond Group enables dancers over 50 years old in New York City
to meet and discuss common issues relating to career development,
work-related skills, finances, health, and other aspects of their
professional lives. In addition, group members exchange valuable
information and resources. On occasion, guest speakers are invited to
share their expertise on topics of interest to the group. Co-leaders
are Lauren Gordon, Career Transition For Dancers' East Coast Career
Counselor, and Anita Lands, Career Transition Coach.

Please RSVP to [email-masked] -
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Remote participation is available via our teleconference line. Call
Dana at 212 764 0172 for more details. New members always welcome.
Free of charge.

Career Transition For Dancers, New York
The Actors' Equity Building
165 W 46 Street (at 7th Ave)
Suite 701, 7th Floor
New York, NY

Wednesday, April 11 --7:00-9:00pm
LA Career Conversation: Careers in Western Medicine

Panelists will provide information for dancers interested in a
variety of western medicine including occupational therapy,
geriatrics, medical technology, nursing, X-ray technology, and
physical therapy. Panelists TBA. RSVP to
[email-masked]  or call Joanne at 323
549 6660.

5757 Wilshire Boulevard, Actors Fund
Suite 400, Room TBD
Los Angeles, CA 90036
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Wednesday, April 18 --7:00-9:00pm
LA Dancer's Forum: Let's Talk!

SAG and CTFD join together to present a panel of 8 leaders in the
industry. Moderated by Sharon Ferguson.  Panelists include:  Julie
McDonald, Talent Agent; Grover Dale, Answers4Dancers; Bobbie Bates,
Dancers Union Rep; Gail Hooks, Dancer's Alliance and Choreographers
Tabatha and Napoleon Dumo. RSVP to
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549 6660.

5757 Wilshire Boulevard, Actors Fund
Cagney Rm.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
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Scholarships and Grants

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Provides $2,000 scholarships or grants to initiate an academic or
retraining process or to help professional dancers with start-up
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The Sono Osato Scholarship for Graduate Studies will continue to
afford Career Transition For Dancers the opportunity to offer a
limited number of scholarships for graduate degree studies in areas
other than performance dance or performance theatre. This scholarship
is competitive, based on academic merit as well as financial need. A
summary of guidelines for this program can be found on our website
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Fully completed applications must arrive in our New York City office
by 5:00pm on the application deadline. Applications postmarked on the
deadline date or received after the deadline date will not be
accepted.

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To contribute to our scholarship and grant award programs, please
contact, Alexander J. DubÉ, Executive Director for sponsorship
opportunities and details.

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