Tag: freelance

How This NYC Dancer Balances Performing and a Desk Job

There’s a myth in the dance world that in order to be successful, a dancer has to choose between being onstage or behind the scenes. But what if you have the ability and the opportunity to balance both? For Megan Wright, performing and arts administration go hand in hand. Wright is a freelance dancer in […]

Here's How 3 Dancers Make #FreelanceLife Work

More and more frequently, dancers are embracing their entrepreneurial spirit and eschewing the stability of a company paycheck for the creative freedom of freelance life. Some have been in full-time companies—or could be—but many are choosing to be their own bosses instead. Of course, freelancing is not without its challenges. Dancers are at greater risk […]

The Cool Kid's Guide to L.A.

The City of Angels has a lot more to offer than overcrowded tourist spots. It’s also home to flourishing underground dance, art and music scenes, delicious off-the-beaten-path restaurants and unique places to shop. We asked four pros who call the city home for their top picks—so you can do L.A. like the indie kids. —Courtney […]

Welcome to L.A.

(Clockwise from top left: KPD Photodesign/Thinkstock; Filed Image/Thinkstock; Cameron Whitman/Thinkstock; Rolf 52/Thinkstock) Whether you’re planning a move to Hollywood, new in town or visiting the area for just a week, let the pros be your guide to everything L.A. Dance Spirit asked four top dancers to round up their favorite eateries, studios and things to […]

The Freelance Life

Move to your dream city, sign with a company, live happily ever after: That’s the fairy tale for many aspiring professional dancers. But reality is often more complicated—and an increasing number of dancers are finding artistic fulfillment through freelance careers. Going freelance can be appealing to those who don’t have their hearts set on one […]

Get Site-Specific

To make it in dance, you need to stand out—and not just in the studio. Dance jobs can come through many different channels these days, and having a personal website can help show a potential employer your qualifications. While websites are especially key for dancers just entering the professional world, they’re not only for newbies. […]