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 If I could have it my way, dancers would stick around forever because there is something to be said about longevity, a legacy of beauty, expertise and artistic strength. I feel it deeply when great directors and dancers move on to retire. At times it can alter future dance artist expectations and at other times it can widen the gap of understanding and care for the craft and art of dance. These are needed. There was a time that understanding and care was widely seen from studio to stage to screen. It's like being so great of an artist that your very presence demands more hunger, more passion from those dreaming to walk in your shoes. It's felt. It teaches. Dynamic dance artists aren't just for choreographic integrity and aesthetic. They are trailblazers and commissioners of timeless dance. That can never die. Seated at the table with Delores Brown, Dianne McIntyre, Hinton Battle and Ann Williams When we become fans more than stewards, stories fade and successorship doesn...
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If There Is One Thing Your Career Needs, This Is It

 The other day I went live on Instagram to express to preprofessional dancers, and even some professionals who desire a strong voice in their corner, how incredibly powerful dance career mentorship is. Now I know that because I run The Dance Career Coach and my goal is to help build, strong, pliable and professional artists,  my advocacy of dance mentorship seems obvious. But it wasn’t until today I  stepped into a greater dimension of this passion. That includes helping dancers like you. So why is career mentorship so important? What is it that makes the connection so powerful? Do you need it?

Fall 2023 I heard God tell me “Help (name of a mentee of mine) post-grad dreams come true”. During that time I had already begun creating and sharing content for The Dance Career Coach and actively building resources for my growing community. But if I am being honest, when I heard God say that, it kicked me into “overdrive”. If you haven’t already gathered, I am extremely passionate about my career, your career and dance in general. How could I become even more passionate with helping one specific person? I’ll tell you how.

The right dance career mentor has the ability to open your eyes to things you may not have seen, connect you in ways you had only dreamed and give you timeless strategies to help you thrive in any space. When searching for a dance mentor it is imperative they have a heart to see you win and be willing to walk the journey with you. Even as I think about one of my mentors it’s easy for me to say he has always been in my corner. The reason I was able to invest in a deep way with one of my mentees is because I am committed to the success of developing artists. That exchange can never change.

Having great insight is also another way I am able to help dancers produce. It’s important to note your dance mentors should be insightful. Mere advice can come from anyone but  not all advice fits your journey. The reason I chose to circle this article around one specific mentee is because our process not only helped her achieve an unforgettable milestone, it helped me realize how great my love is for this craft and the large role I will play in cultivating artists as I work alongside my own mentors, cultivating myself. 

This dance life chose me. What a complete honor!

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