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Dance is a Lifestyle: Career Readiness Seminar

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Lead Facilitator

Zakiya Atkinson, Ed.D. Candidate

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Career Highlights

  • Artistic Director

  • Supervisor of Fine and Performing Arts

  • High school dance educator (10 years)

  • Teaching: colleges/ universities, studios, schools, and community programs 

  • International Arts Outreach

  • Creator of The DanceAdorn Shop

Graduating Students
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What will we explore in the seminar?

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Careers

Don't believe the naysayers!

 

Dance is a field with many options. You just have to know what they are and prepare for them.

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We'll explore dance careers in the areas of performance, education, business, non profit, medicine, and more.    

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College Majors & Concentrations

Did you know you have choices? BA

BFA

Minor

Double Major

Arts Administration

Other Fields of Study

Conservatories & Apprenticeships

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We'll compare, contrast, and design.

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3

Internships & Soft Skills

Internships with some Soft Skills on the side can be a recipe for success.

 

Soft skills include things like emotional intelligence, adaptability, time management,  and being self-directed.

 

We'll discuss how to network, identify your skills, and build on them.

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Tap Dancer

Who is the CRS for?

Dancers ages 13-18

Dance Studios, High School Programs, Arts Organizations, Conventions, College Fairs

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*in-person and virtual seminars available

If you are preparing to be a professional dancer, studio owner, K-12 dance educator, magazine editor, marketing director, or physical therapist, you're going to need more than a dance class.  

Zakiya Atkinson

Dance is a field
Start preparing today

Teachers: Book a CRS for your student group. Our sessions run in the evening so that parents can attend.

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