Choreographing Your Dance Career is a resource and companion for dancers, choreographers, directors, and educators. This engaging handbook blends information, examples, and exercises with stories from the author’s life, providing the tools and guidance necessary for choreographing the career that only you can dance.
Janaea Rose Lyn guides you through an immersive journey into the intricacies of personal and professional development. From defining dreams to crafting strategies, this practical and encouraging text was written from the perspective of an experienced mentor who has lived through many of the challenges faced in this vocation.
Organized in four “Acts,” ACT 1 - FIRST STEPS lays the groundwork for self-discovery and career exploration. ACT 2 - PHRASING empowers artists to put their best foot forward with expert advice on written and visual promotional materials. ACT 3 - PARTNERING puts a spotlight on techniques for successful networking, interviewing, and auditioning, while ACT 4 - BEHIND THE SCENES lifts the curtain on the complexities of producing, promoting, and directing. The overall focus is holistic, balancing career advice with approaches for enhanced physical and mental well-being.Artwork by Laura Higgins Palmer celebrates the spirit of dance.
Choreographing Your Dance Career is a resource and companion for dancers, choreographers, directors, and educators. This engaging handbook blends information, examples, and exercises with stories from the author’s life, providing the tools and guidance necessary for choreographing the career that only you can dance. Janaea Rose Lyn guides you through an immersive journey into the intricacies of personal and professional development. From defining dreams to crafting strategies, this practical and encouraging text was written from the perspective of an experienced mentor who has lived through many of the challenges faced in this vocation. Organized in four “Acts,” ACT 1 - FIRST STEPS lays the groundwork for self-discovery and career exploration. ACT 2 - PHRASING empowers artists to put their best foot forward with expert advice on written and visual promotional materials. ACT 3 - PARTNERING puts a spotlight on techniques for successful networking, interviewing, and auditioning, while ACT 4 - BEHIND THE SCENES lifts the curtain on the complexities of producing, promoting, and directing. The overall focus is holistic, balancing career advice with approaches for enhanced physical and mental well-being. Artwork by Laura Higgins Palmer celebrates the spirit of dance.
