ANSWERS 4 DANCERS.GOTTA got·ta Informal Contraction of got to: I gotta go home. FIND A COLLEGE THAT'S NEAR N.Y. OR L.A.! Q I am 18 years old, and I've danced since I was 5 years old. I live in a small town in central Illinois Central Illinois is a region of the U.S. state of Illinois that consists of the entire central section of the state, divided in thirds from north to south. It is an area of mostly flat prairie. . I am planning to attend the University of Illinois University of Illinois may refer to:
New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of or L.A.? Are there any colleges that I can transfer to in either of these cities so I can continue my education? Before I can even think about transferring, I need to have a clear-cut plan to show my parents, who aren't too supportive of my dream. I would really appreciate some help and some answers! Liza A You've got a good head on your shoulders. Here are some suggestions to add to those well-organized thoughts of yours. Go back to answers4dancers.com. Pull up the "college vs. biz biz n. Informal Business. biz Noun Informal business Noun 1. " page. There you'll find some useful questions to ask when applying for transfers to other colleges. They will help you determine how "career-oriented" the dance programs really are. The best programs engage working professionals to join their faculties, build master classes related to securing employment into the curriculum, and arrange for student showcases in New York and Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. . Anything less than that indicates that the school is either struggling financially or not paying attention Noun 1. paying attention - paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people); "his attentiveness to her wishes"; "he spends without heed to the consequences" attentiveness, heed, regard to current industry standards. About music videos: The November/ December issue of Dance & Fitness Magazine will be devoted to the dancers, choreographers This is a list of choreographers A
HOW CAN I BREAK INTO TEACHING? Q I am a student at the Joffrey Ballet Joffrey Ballet, one of the major American dance companies. It was founded in New York City in 1954 by the dancer-choreographer Robert Joffrey. From 1956 to 1964 it made yearly tours of the United States. School in New York. While I have aspirations to perform professionally, I also have a strong desire to teach. I think it is very noble to be able to impart the technique of ballet to the coming generations of dancers. My problem is that I don't have experience teaching, and most of the notices I see seeking teachers ask that the candidates have prior experience. I am interested in finding a way to go about gaining teaching experience. Please let me know what your suggestions are. Hopefully a Future Teacher A You're right. Teaching is a noble profession. How great that you want to do it. Getting teaching experience with your Joffrey background shouldn't be too difficult. Most NYC NYC abbr. New York City NYC New York City studios are willing to take on teachers when they bring a following. Since it takes years for independent teachers to build a following, here are some other options to consider: 1. Contact studios (large and small) and offer yourself as a substitute teacher. Emergencies come up more often than most of us know. 2. Volunteer to teach at community and youth centers. While this won't earn you much money, it will earn you credits to include on a teaching resume. 3. Introduce your desire to teach wherever you go. Have cards printed with a byline as an educator. Cards send a message that you're serious. 4. Offer your services as a teaching assistant to other teachers. Do a good job and ask the teacher to give you a reference letter. (It becomes part of your referral package.) Another possibility: Good teachers are frequently asked to recommend young teachers. Plus, the more teaching methods you're exposed to, the better teacher you will make. Hope these ideas stimulate more of your own. Got questions that won't go away? Want answers from a pro? You can reach Grover Dale Grover Dale (b. July 22 1935) is an American actor, dancer, choreographer and director. Dale, was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Dale has received two Tony Award nominations, with his first in 1970 for choreography in Billy directly through www.dancemagazine.com |
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