A college education offers a massive amount of opportunity—not only to further your dance training, but also to prepare for a successful career post graduation. The experiences you have throughout college, and the connections you make in school, can have a real impact on your job prospects once you enter the professional market. So how […]
Ever wondered how a professional performer’s resumé differs from that of, well, a normal working person? Maybe you’re curious about what “AEA” or “SAG-AFTRA” stand for, and why you as a dancer should worry about these acronyms. Or perhaps you’re just dying to know how it really feels to understudy a leading role on Broadway. […]
Okay, y’all: It’s time to call it like it is. You’ve now been home from school for several days. You’ve spent some QT with the fam, gorged on all of the holiday goodies, and are finally starting to get just the sliiiiiiiiiightest bit tired of staring into space doing *~nothing~*. You’ve entered the little-understood (but […]
Applying for a college dance program can feel like a guessing game. Should you highlight all your competition titles and awards? How important are your academic grades? And how should you act in the audition? Here’s advice from admissions officers from some of the top dance programs in the country about how to make your […]
Like most dancers, Alexandra Badgett spent the majority of her high school nights and weekends in the studio. And though she knew how to craft a resumé for dance auditions, putting one together for college applications was another story. “It was hard to express the commitment and dedication it takes to be a dancer, especially […]
Your on-paper persona can be just as important as your dance skills. Here’s what you need to know about making your dance resumé audition-ready. When you’re headed to an audition, you’ll need to have a few things on hand: your best moves, your favorite I’ve-got-all-the-confidence-in-the-world outfit, a professional headshot—and your dance resumé. That’s right: Resumés […]
Who you are: The heading of your resumé should always contain your most up-to-date contact information. This includes your name, phone number, e-mail, date of birth and height. When listing your height, avoid using fractions and round off to the nearest inch. Also remember that your e-mail address should be professional. Employers and agents might […]