Subject: April 2012 | Moves - The Importance of Being Prepared
From: "Career Transition For Dancers" <[email-masked]>
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Date: Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:10:55 +0000

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L to R: Anka Palitz, Cheryl Gowdy, Vicki Kellogg, Jane Powell

The Third Annual "Heart & Soul" Awards Luncheon, Celebrating Dance on
Broadway, in Palm Beach on Thursday, March 15 was a huge success at
Club Colette which seated 148 of our enthusiastic patrons.   Click
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Chaired by Anka Palitz, Vicki Kellogg and Cheryl Gowdy, $81,449.05
was raised. Congratulations to all!

Jane Powell introduced our hard-working chairs, honorary chairs,
supporters and benefactors too numerous to name, and the fantastic
dance students from the Dreyfoos School of the Performing Arts
performed under the leadership of Jan Hanniford with choreography by
Margo Sappington. The students presented hit numbers from Sweet
Charity, A Chorus Line, and Chicago. Former CTFD dancer-client Daniel
May, now a lawyer, gave a heartfelt testimonial. Auctioneer Simon
Teakle charmed the patrons and raised $9,400. Anka presented this
year's "Heart & Soul Awards" to Patrick Park and Dick Robinson, and
Hermes De Wyman Miro selected names out of a crystal bowl to
distribute the door prizes.

Let's raise our glasses to toast Anka, Vicki, and Cheryl for making
this day very special to remember.  Let us remember that it was our
dear Anka's brilliant idea to have a luncheon in 2010 to heighten the
awareness of Career Transition For Dancers' programs and services for
dancers.  Anka, we salute you!

The net proceeds raised will continue to provide for vital career
counseling, and scholarships for education, entrepreneurial endeavors
and certifications for dancers in need.  We are so grateful to
everyone for continuing to make dancers' dreams become realities. 
Thank you so much.

Warm regards,

Alexander J. DubÉ
Executive Director

The Importance of Being Prepared

By Elizabeth LaCause

Perhaps there was something to the Scout motto: Always be prepared. 
I was kicked out of my troop which is probably why I wasn't prepared
when I faced my own career transition.  Today, as the new Director of
Development & Communications at Career Transition For Dancers, I've
written about it on our blog.  I hope my story, "Something Funny
Happened on the Way to My Life," will serve as a source of
inspiration.

Since I was 13, my dance teachers, parents, and friends all
encouraged me to pursue a professional career in dance.  I was good. 
I was very good.  I believed a life of dance was meant for me.  I
also felt invincible.  I started out as a classical ballet dancer and
was focused on that path from age 5 to 17.  It's all I knew and when
it fell apart I thought my life was over... at 17.

I studied at the School of American Ballet, and then with Melissa
Hayden at STEPS 60 on Broadway.  I also began auditioning for
companies.  After a Houston Ballet audition, a producer from the
movie "Fame" approached me and asked me to read for the part of the
ballerina; I didn't get the part but I continued to audition for
other companies.  The stars were aligned and my future looked
bright...until I landed wrong in a jump and badly sprained my ankle. 
It took a split second for my entire life to change.  I returned too
soon to dance and re-sprained it, then re-sprained it for a third
time.  It was the first time that I was forced to think outside the
world of dance and I had no idea what I would or even could do.

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Check out this interview with former athlete, Rachel Imison, as she
offers terrific advice on planning for the second phase of life.  As
athletes, all dancers should hear what Rachel has to say.  Also,
Lauren Gordon, our New York counselor, works with athletes in career
transition and is very interested in talking with dancers who have an
interest in additional information about careers in the sports
industry.

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National Calendar

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

Do you have a passion for helping others? Are you curious about
careers in the healing arts? Our panel of experts will provide
information for dancers interested in a variety of western medicine,
including occupational therapy, medical technology, nursing, X-ray
technology, and physical therapy. RSVP at [email-masked]  or call
Joanne or Sonja at 323 549 6660.

Panelists include: Lora Anderson, Pilates/Gyrotonics; Camille
Dieterle, USC - Dir. Occupational Therapy; Kristy Laing, Physical
Therapy/Complete PT; Nichole Martinez-Barreto, Pilates/Gyrotonics;
Siri Sat Nam, Marriage and Family Therapy; Brit Rollins, Emergency
Nurse.

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

Career Transition For Dancers and SAG/AFTRA join together for a
conversation about what it takes to be a working dancer in LA. Don't
miss out on this lively discussion that includes Emmy nominated
choreographers from So You Think You Can Dance! RSVP to Joanne or
Sonja at 323 549 6660 or [email-masked]  as space is limited. Free of
charge.

Moderated by Sharon Ferguson.  Panelists include: Bobbie Bates,
National Chair, SAG Dancers Committee and AFTRA/LA Board Member;
Grover Dale, Founder, Answers4Dancers; Tabitha and Napoleon D'umo,
Emmy Award winning Choreographers ; Pete Engle,  Dance Agent, Clear
Talent; Galen Hooks,  Co-Vice Chair, SAG Hollywood Dancers Committee
and Dancer's Alliance; Julie McDonald, Founder of McDonald Selznick
Assoc.; Mandy Moore, Emmy Nominated Choreographer for So You Think
You Can Dance.

5757 Wilshire Boulevard, Actors Fund
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Los Angeles, CA 90036
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Monday, May 7 -- 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]  as space
is limited. New members always welcome.  Remote participation is
available via our teleconference line. Call Dana at 212 764 0172 -
tel:212%20764%200172  for more details.

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, May 10 -- 11:00AM-1:00PM
Thursday, June 14 -- 11:00AM-1:00PM
Diamond Group Meetings

Join Guest Speaker Celeste Carlucci from Fall Stop...Move Strong -
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keep older adults active and safe in their homes and community. And
on June 14, Naomi Goldberg Haas, Director of Dances for a Variable
Population -
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interested in hiring older dancers to help expand her program!

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] -
[email-masked]?subject=RSVP%20 , as space is limited.
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

Monday, May 14 -- 5:30-7:30PM
Career Conversation: Parallel Career Resumes

Learn how to write winning resumes using adaptable skills from your
performing career to help you land your next offstage gig. RSVP here
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Career Transition For Dancers, New York
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165 W 46 Street (at 7th Ave)
Council Rm., 14th Floor
New York, NY

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Monday, June 11 -- 5:30-7:30PM
Career Conversation: Creative Careers for Creative People

Dancers are often challenged to find secondary/next careers that
match the creative inspiration that their performance careers
afforded them. Hear about opportunities that will enable you to
remain creatively vibrant as you identify parallel careers or step
into a new phase of life. RSVP here -
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Carlucci, Founder of Fall Stop...Move Strong; Andrew Marcus, Founder
of The Disappearance Project, site and performance projects and
teacher/trainer and Kristen Irby, Fashion Blogger.

Career Transition For Dancers, New York
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Council Rm., 14th Floor
New York, NY

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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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application deadline is Wednesday, May 2, 2012.

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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