Dance Subject Guide

Careers and Employment

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Back Stage: The Performing Arts Weekly

Current Periodicals area in Music & Dance Library
Covers New York and the national show scene, with news, jobs, services, etc. Also online at http://www.backstage.com. (Some parts of the site are available only to members.)

Dance from the Campus to the Real World (and back again): a resource guide for artists, faculty and students

GV 1589 .D364 2005
"Designed to prepare artists, faculty and students to navigate between and within" the two worlds of college and professional dance. Includes essays from writers of varying backgrounds in dance; how-to articles, like what to expect in moving from college to the "real world"; and other topics related to education and career.

The Dancer's Survival Manual

GV 1597 .H68 2009
Facts and advice about all aspects of a dance career: training, auditioning, health issues, and many practical matters (like hair and makeup and caring for shoes).

Your Dance Resume: A Preparatory Guide to the Audition

GV 1595 .W65 1994
Advice on preparing your materials and yourself for auditioning. How to write cover letters and assemble photos, reviews, and references.

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