Performance Pathways for the Professional Dancer
Episode description
Guests - Maddie Kurtz and Casey Noblett
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 63 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley chat with industry professionals Maddie Kurtz and Casey Noblett about the many different performance pathways that exist for a professional dancer.
Topics Include:
- The audition process for all types of jobs - from pro dance teams to Broadway to concert dance
- A discussion about what cities to find certain types of performance jobs
- Resources for dancers who may not be in big cities but who want to pursue a professional dance career
Follow your Hosts & Guests!
- Courtney - @courtney.ortiz
- Lesley - @lesley.mealor
- Maddie - @maddiekurtz92
- Casey - @casey_noblett
Check out our guest’s current projects!
Commercial Dance Intensive - in-person workshops and seminars to train the next generation of dancers not only in technique, but in the skills required to be successful in the professional dance world!
Upcoming Workshops:
CDI Summer:
Big Sky, Montana June 19-27
Pigeon Forge, TN July 11-23
Ages 13 and up
CDI Winter:
Raleigh, NC December 27-29, 2021
Check out some of the resources we spoke about in the episode!
Broadway Theatre Project
Broadway Theatre Project is on hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Bates Dance Festival
Summer dance intensive based in Maine, geared towards contemporary dancers
The Business of Show by Adam Cates
A valuable resource including vital information for the career-driven performer venturing down the professional path
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