Ambition & Failure: What Should Artists Really Focus On?
Artists often struggle to deal with failure because they strain themselves towards achieving everything. But If there is no focus on enjoying the curves and bends in the road or on learning from errors, then how can we survive failure? Failure allowed me to find happiness again, and it can help you do the same, if you let it. Here are a few tips to help you give it a try.
Ask Me Anything!
I’ve been looking for a way to connect more with my tribe - so, here it is! Ask Me Anything is just that - an opportunity to get answers to your most pressing questions or even general wonderings.
How to Make the Best Dance Marketing Videos for Social Media
Since there are so many videos competing for everyone’s attention, it’s extremely important to create compelling videos that do what they’re intended to do. Check out these tips from a recent article I wrote for Dance Magazine to discover the secret to creating dance marketing videos people will actually want to watch.
Think Again: 3 Dance Career Myths That Aren't True!
There's a decent amount of educating that needs to take place when it comes to pursuing dance as a profession. Most people have no clue about what it takes to build, what the day-to-day looks like, or whether sustainability is even possible. Continue to reading to discover the truth about 3 common dance career myths.
What Should I Charge?: Rates for Performers, Dance Teachers, and Choreographers
Dancers know that we deserve proper compensation, and it’s time the rest of the world knows as well. Check out this list of tips and tricks on how performers, teachers, and choreographers can calculate their rates.
How to Make Extra Money as a Dancer
With the awesome technology we now have at our fingertips, there are a number of ways you can use your craft to generate some extra income...IF you're willing to step outside your comfort zone and get creative. Here are 7 ways to earn extra money as a dancer.
Feel like quitting? Do this instead.
The disappointments. The rejection. The setbacks. I just couldn't take it anymore. So I quit. Well, that's what I intended to do. What actually ended up happening was something entirely different that essentially saved my career and gave me a new lease on life. Here are three things you should do when you feel like quitting.
Finding Balance: Don't Let Your Dance Life Be Your WHOLE Life
As artistic entrepreneurs, we create our own goals, to-do lists, schedules, and more. This can be beautifully freeing and sometimes scary. Here are a few tips to help you stay focused, healthy, and happy in your career.
Keeping Busy: How to Build a Stream of Consistent Dance Work
Being a full time artist is a combination of cultivating unbridled passion and taking over 150% responsibility for yourself and your efforts. Interestingly enough, within the arts, getting the work is half the struggle. Here I hope to provide you with a map of sorts for finding and retaining consistent work.
Tips for Nourishing a Sustainable Dance Career
It is imperative that as a dancer you consider your body, mind, and soul as well as a variety of revenue streams when building a sustainable career. Here are a few tips to help you nourish yourself and your career.
Nail Your Whole Dance Career by Doing This One Thing
If I had done this one thing from the very beginning, I could have saved myself so much heartache and lessons learned the hard way. Thankfully, those very lessons will help you have a much smoother start on your journey than I did. Continue reading to discover the one thing you should do now to start making your way towards success in your dance career.
Quick Tip on Web Presence: Why Social Media Profiles Aren't Enough
When it comes to your online presence, don't make the same mistake so many solopreneurs make time and again of relying solely on social media platforms to showcase your work. Here's a quick tip on why your web presence needs more than a few social media profiles.