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Helping your dancer prepare to become the director of their path in dance is critical to their transitions through opportunities. Key pieces to this include: audition mindset, healthy boundaries, proactive communication, mentorship, financial literacy, accountability and transparency.

Even though the majority of your dancer’s training and performing will take place in group settings, progression as a dancer is a solo role. So, understanding how to advocate for themselves based on their goals, values, and purpose is critical towards a meaningful experience in dance.

I referenced artist Netta Yerushalmy and the River to River Festival.

Get the Parenting for Dancers book: https://hpdtn.com/thingsdancersneed/p/parenting-for-dancers-how-dance-training-works-and-how-you-can-help-your-dancer-be-successful

Learn more about dance education and career planning for dancers at www.theballerinatist.com.

Learn how to make the most out of teacher relationships - from communication to feedback and even becoming a teacher. Teaching is more than just telling people what to do. It is a craft and skill to be nurtured.

This is an excerpt from the Parent for Dancers guide which can be found here .

For more resources on dance training and career planning for dancers, visit emceemovement.com.

Get Melissa’s guide to Summer Dance Programs - Melissa worked for Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Boston Ballet, Miami City Ballet, and San Francisco Ballet’s summer programs. She created an ebook for Parents with her tips and recommendations from her experiences in different cities with different companies so they can prepare their dancers to have a fun, meaningful experience at summer dance programs.

Get the guide: https://hpdtn.com/thingsdancersneed/p/rockyoursummerdanceprogram



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Dancer-choreographers Brandon Masele and Laura Defretin shared about their work Rave Lucid which is being presented by Oz Arts Nashville February 29-March 2nd. Brandon, an Electro dancer and Laura, a hip hop dancer worked together in this piece to bring electro dance to the forefront as its own independent technique from hip hop dance. You’ll hear about their growth as creative partners and independent artists, their dedication to illuminating the nuances of their forms, and the process of finding synergy on stage, in movement.
You can learn more about about Brandon, Laura, and their company Mazelfreten and if you’d like to experience their movement in your body, Oz Arts is hosting a free master class on March 2nd with company dancer Adrien Larrazet. Learn more about the show at Oz Arts Nashville.
You can learn more about dance education and career planning for dancers at emceemovement.com.

Matthew Robinson has a diverse background of movement experience in dance and martial arts. He performed with The West Virginia Dance Company and Roanoke Ballet Theatre while studying to receive his BFA from Radford University. In Cleveland, OH he performed with The Dancing Wheels Company. He also choreographed for and worked with The Cleveland Dance Project Company, performed with North Pointe Ballet and MorrisonDance. He currently dances with di Mossa and Nashville Dance Collective - for which he serves as Artistic Director - as well as continuing to freelance choreograph, dance, and teach.


In our conversation, Matthew shares about the process of creating an artist-forward organization, operating with intention, and developing leadership skills.
Learn more about Matthew: https://www.nashvilledancecollective.org/company2
If you or someone you know is interested in serving as a board member, you can reach out to Matthew through NDC’s website as well.

Attend NDC’s April shows: https://www.nashvilledancecollective.org/events

You can learn more about dance education and career planning for dancers at emceemovement.com.

A Nashville based photographer specializing in dance and fine art photography, Martin O’Connor has worked with professional dance companies, studios, and collegiate dance programs to capture dance. He received the Dance Advocate Award from the TN Association of Dance in 2008 for his dedication and support of the dance community.
In our conversation, Martin shares about the dynamics of creating meaningful images in dance, developing an eye for movement, and as a true member of the dance community, emphasizing the value of feedback to grow as an artist.
Learn more about Martin: http://www.martinoconnorphoto.com/
Learn more about dance education and career planning for dancers at emceemovement.com.