Career Transition For Dancers Hosts Stepping Into Hope and Change

Career Transition For Dancers announces "Stepping Into Hope and Change: A free career development conference for dancers" on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the Museum Building (SAG Bldg), 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036

The free all-day conference begins with Registration and Complimentary Light Breakfast from 9:30am-10:00am -
10:00am-11:30am - Creating options and connections for your future: Welcome by Joanne DiVito - Administrator/Los Angeles & Linda Bunch, MA.ED, RPC, RPCC - Career Counselor/L.A. Introduction to Career Transition For Dancers' signature methodology. Connect with other dancers to identify your present situation and your long-term goals by developing choices and action plans.

Keynote Speaker (TBA)
11:45am-1:15pm - Morning Breakout Sessions
Identifying your mission and personal statement (Part 1) - The starting point is you: Identify the unique aspects of yourself that are key to defining your "good fit" career goals. Presented by Paulette Fried, MSW, NCCC.
Taking charge of money: This experiential money management workshop will teach you to move into a new relationship with your money by taking control of how you use your energy and time. Presented by Suzie Jary, MSW, LCSW, CP.

Telling not selling: Rehearse your verbal communication skills with "30 second sound bites" and other interviewing and networking tips to enable you to be quick on your feet and ready for employment. This workshop includes tips from successful dancer-clients. Presented by Linda Bunch, MA.ED, RPC, RPCC.

1:15-2:00pm - Complimentary Light Lunch
2:00-2:15pm - Plenary Speaker (TBA)
3:15-4:45pm Afternoon Breakout Sessions

Careers in dance: A panel of administrators, artistic directors, choreographers, costume designers, producers and more share how they successfully transitioned from performing to behind-the-scenes careers in dance. Moderated by Suzie Jary, MSW, LCSW, CP.

Identifying your mission and personal statement (Part 2) - How to design and fulfill it: Learn techniques for assembling your mission statement and methods to stay focused on your achievement. Includes tips from successful dancer-clients. Presented by Paulette Fried, MSW, NCCC.
Developing your online profiles: This workshop will offer proven tools and techniques to develop successful non-performing résumés, professional profiles, cover letters, and your online presence. It includes recommendations from other successful dancer-clients. Presented by Linda Bunch, MA.ED, RPC, RPCC.

5:00-6:00pm - Wrap-Up Party Network with your new friends with light refreshments.

All dancers - whether they are still dancing, staying in the dance field, preparing for a transition, already transitioned, or exploring other industries, next steps and career paths - are invited to attend. You can stay the whole day or choose individual sessions. Space is limited for this valuable free event so please RSVP to http://steppingintohopeandchangenla.eventbrite.com or call 322 549 6660 and speak to Sonja Haney, Outreach Coordinator.

Career Transition For Dancers, with offices in New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago, has helped over 4,800 professional dancers in 47 states identify their unique talents in preparation for establishing new careers when dance is no longer an option. Since its founding in 1985, the organization has provided more than 46,000 hours (equivalent to over $4 million) of one-on-one career counseling and program services - at no cost - and has awarded millions of dollars in scholarships for education, entrepreneurial grants, and certification programs. The organization also provides dancers with specialized services that include transition seminars and workshops, peer support groups, resource centers, a toll-free national career counseling hotline, a website, and a National Career Network.

www.careertransition.org

The Caroline & Theodore Newhouse Center for Dancers is located in expanded offices at 165 W 46 Street Suite 701 (at Broadway - the Actors' Equity Building) NYC 10036. The phone number is 212 764-0172 and the fax is 212 764-0343. In Los Angeles 5757 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 455, LA; 90036; call 323 549-6660 and fax 323 549-6810. In Chicago at Hubbard Street Dance Center 1147 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607; call 312 666-0234 and fax 312 455-8240.

 

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