Are you interested in building a sustainable career in dance?

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Are you curious about the myriad of career pathways, but feel like you don't have enough information to take action in YOUR life? 

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Do you feel overwhelmed by the LA dance world?

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Are you looking for TOOLS and ACTION ITEMS to advance your career? 

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Then JUMPSTART/LA is for you!

 

From technique and repertory classes to seminars, career counseling, and informal conversations with leaders in the field, the five days you spend at JUMPSTART/LA are an investment in yourself and your career. This program will: ​​​

• Inform dancers of the many avenues and job opportunities available to movement artists in LA, including information on key institutions, organizations, resource hubs, entrepreneurial and employment opportunities.

• Provide guidance about what it’s like to navigate these varying settings via movement classes, seminars, and Q+As from artists currently working in the field

• Further guide participants towards their career goals through 1 on 1 mentorship

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The program is built for dancers (ages 19+) who are pursuing careers as professional performers. Rising juniors, rising seniors, and those who are 1-3 years out of undergrad are ideal candidates for this program. If you're not sure if its a fit for you, email us!