[Adta] Career Transitions for Dancers - does anyone know aboutthese folks?

Wed Sep 5 08:24:20 EDT 2007

Hi All,

This is my first time posting -- I have been considering studying
Dance/Movement Therapy and it has been very illuminating to read about the
various topics that come up.

I have been a client of Career Transition for Dancers in NYC for about three
years, and I have received tremendous support through the services they
offer.  This is an amazing organization that I had heard about early in my
dance training in Ohio, but I've discovered that many in the professional
dance community still are unaware of them.

After 12+ years as a professional modern dancer, and dance instructor in
many settings, I started to feel the need for a different kind of life.
After many months of feeling isolated, afraid, and somewhat ashamed of my
waning love for the dancer life, I started going to CTFD for one-on-one
career counseling and the monthly "Dancers Managing Change" support group.
I felt saved!  Being a dancer is such an important identity thing -- how
fitting that there be an organization that is devoted to helping dancers
navigate their paths to non-performing careers.

There are basic requirements one must meet in order to become a client
(check their web site for the details), but once you are a member, you can
receive their services free, for life.  I have utilized the library of
career-search and higher-education materials and attended the "Career
Conversations" as well -- in which a panel of people in various fields
(topics vary) discuss their experiences and answer questions.  There are
also networking opportunities, a business group, a dancers over 40 group,
and more.  CTFD is commited to assisting dancers in the search for other
careers but also very, very dedicated to attending to the emotional aspects
of transition.

Clients can also partake of services at the Actor's Work Program, and it was
at one of their panel discussions that I met an Expressive Arts Therapist.
Clients do not have to live in New York; there is also an office in LA, and
people all over the country can join, and make use of the 800# to speak to a
career counselor.

I do not work for CTFD and am not an official representative, but I am more
than happy to pass along any information to them from ADTA, or put anyone in
touch with the director of CTFD if that is desired.  I am acquainted with
many of the staff and have been a familiar face in their offices and at the
events for the last three years.  Anyone can please feel free to contact me
directly if I can be of any assistance.  It may be possible to give them
some marketing materials about ADTA -- flyers, a poster -- to be posted with
their career information materials.

Thank you,

Elodie Andrews
elodiea at gmail.com

On 9/5/07, skdmt2 <skdmt2 at bellsouth.net> wrote:
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>  Hi Donna
>
> This sounds like a very important contact & I'm glad you were responsive
> to them. Please let us know what you learn about this group as well as
> experience. It sounds like they may also need some follow-up
> materials/contacts from ADTA.
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> Susan Kleinman
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> Susan kleinman, MA, ADTR, NCC
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> ADTA Listserve Respondent
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> *From:* adta-bounces at adta.org [mailto:adta-bounces at adta.org] *On Behalf Of
> *Donna Newman-Bluestein
> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 04, 2007 3:21 PM
> *To:* adta
> *Subject: *[Adta] Career Transitions for Dancers - does anyone know
> aboutthese folks?
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> Is anyone familiar with this organization?
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> I am cutting and pasting the e-mail I received through the Dance Action
> Network in Boston area. I e-mailed to ask them if they know about dance
> therapy. The response I got is below this one.
>
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> Dear Greater Boston Area Dance Supporters,
>
> I am writing to inform you that Career Transition For Dancers (CTFD) is
> coming to Boston September 23 – 24, 2007 to introduce its programs and
> services.
>
> As you may know, all performing careers must come to an end and many
> dancers are faced with the harsh reality of trying to find an equally
> fulfilling passion, as well as a new source of income.  CTFD is here to
> help dancers prepare for a future beyond the stage and assists dancers in
> discovering ways of supplementing their current artistic endeavors.
>
> Through free one-on-one career counseling, educational scholarships and
> entrepreneurial grants, CTFD helps dancers
> discover new fulfilling employment options, in preparation for that
> stressful and inevitable time when dancers must take their final bow.  CTFD
> encourages dancers to start preparing early, while still performing and even
> when they are still students, in order to avoid a crisis situation down the
> road.
>
> We hope you will spread the word to all current and former professional
> dancers and choreographers to join us on *Sunday - September 23rd* at*Boston Ballet - 19 Clarendon Street - 5th Floor, Board Room
> *.
>
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> Sign-in is at *10:30 AM* and Orientation is from *11:00 AM to 2:00 PM*.
> One-on-One Career Counseling is to follow.
>
> Space is limited so interested participants need to RSVP to Dana McCaw:
> 212.764.0172 or dmccaw at careertransition.org to reserve a space for
> Orientation and a Career Counseling time slot.
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> We also hope that you will help us spread the word to all
> professionally-bound, high school age dance students to join us for an
> orientation, presented during Boston Ballet School's "Career Night... A
> Dancer's Next Step," on *Monday,* *September 24th* at *7:00 PM* in* Studio
> 7*.
>
> For the Student Session, RSVP to Marissa Krolewski at Boston Ballet
> School: mkrolewski at bostonballet.com<http://us.f366.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=mkrolewski@bostonballet.com>.
>
>
> *There are attached flyers for further information on these programs* .
>
> You may visit www.careertransition.org for more information on CTFD's
> programs and services.
>
> Please do not let the Boston area dancers miss out on this opportunity!
>
> Regards,
>
> Shawn Mahoney
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> CTFD Boston Area Liaison
>
> Former CTFD Client
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>
>
> Hi Donna,
>
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> We would love it if you could attend the program on the 23rd.  If you can
> bring some materials about your business, they would certainly be well
> received.
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> CTFD is also networking opportunity, where dancers can get help or
> suggestions from their peers so this will fit in quite nicely.
>
>
>
> I am Cc-ing our career counselors, Lauren Gordon and Suzie Jary, on this
> email so that maybe they can introduce you during the Orientation.
>
>
>
> I will reserve a space for you for the Orientation.  Please let me know if
> you cannot make it.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
>
>
> Dana
>
> Dana L. McCaw
> Gala Coordinator/Client Outreach
> Career Transition For Dancers
> The Caroline & Theodore Newhouse Center for Dancers
> 165 W. 46th Street, Suite 701
> New York, NY 10036-2501
> Phone: 212-764-0172 ext. 232
> Fax: 212-764-0343
> *www.careertransition.org*
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