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'''Career Transition For Dancers''' |
'''Career Transition For Dancers''' was invented in 1985. It's the organization with 4,600 active dancer-clients and has helped dancers in 47 states with their transitions through mobile National Outreach Projects.<ref name="cleveland.broadwayworld.com">{{cite web|url=http://cleveland.broadwayworld.com/article/Career_Transition_For_Dancers_Presents_Their_National_Outreach_Project_911_20100819 |title=Career Transition For Dancers Presents Their National Outreach Project 9/11 |publisher=Cleveland.broadwayworld.com |date= |accessdate=2011-08-06}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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In 1982, several foundations and unions including the [[National Endowment for the Arts]], the AFL-CIO Labor Institute for Human Enrichment and the [[ |
In 1982, several foundations and unions including the [[National Endowment for the Arts]], the AFL-CIO Labor Institute for Human Enrichment, and the [[Actors' Equity Association]] (led by [[Agnes de Mille]]) granted funding for a conference to discuss the need to assist dancers both during and at the end of their careers. |
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The conference took place on June 8, 1982 |
The conference took place on June 8, 1982, where leaders agreed that it was critical for dancers to begin exploring alternative careers at the beginning of their dance training and performing careers.<ref name="chicagoartistsresource.org">{{cite web |url=http://www.chicagoartistsresource.org/dance/node/27165 |title=Career Transition for Dancers |publisher=Chicago Artists Resource |accessdate=2011-08-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725163927/http://www.chicagoartistsresource.org/dance/node/27165 |archive-date=2011-07-25 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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In 1985, nonprofit organization Career Transition For Dancers, Inc. was established in New York City with money from |
In 1985, the nonprofit organization Career Transition For Dancers, Inc. was established in New York City with money from Actors' Equity Association, the [[American Federation of Television and Radio Artists]], [[American Guild of Musical Artists]], and the [[Screen Actors Guild]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Rachelle Depalma |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1985/12/15/nyregion/retired-dancers-get-advice.html |title=Retired Dancers Get Advice |location=Great Britain |work=[[The New York Times]] |date=1985-12-15 |accessdate=2011-08-06}}</ref> Career Transition For Dancers is the only organization in the [[United States]] dedicated solely to the enrichment of dancers' post-performing years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nystatearts.org/aso/one?org_id=3152&search_type=discipline&discipline=Dance&page=1&offset=0 |title=Career Transition for Dancers | NEW YORK STATE ARTS - Culture Guide & Calendar |publisher=Nystatearts.org |date= |accessdate=2011-08-06}}</ref> |
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=== Caroline Newhouse === |
=== Caroline Newhouse === |
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Caroline Newhouse (1910–2003), an artist and arts philanthropist, served on the Board of Career Transition For Dancers as Director Emerita, establishing The Caroline H. Newhouse Scholarship Fund as well as The Caroline & Theodore Newhouse Center for Dancers with an endowed gift of $1 million during her tenure |
Caroline Newhouse (1910–2003), an artist and arts philanthropist, served on the Board of Career Transition For Dancers as Director Emerita, establishing The Caroline H. Newhouse Scholarship Fund as well as The Caroline & Theodore Newhouse Center for Dancers with an endowed gift of $1 million during her tenure. Newhouse, an artist herself, always felt a special bond with dancers, who often served as models for her artwork. "While you sculpt, you talk, and they told me how hard they have to work in order to perform," she said. Newhouse declared that "There is no time for them to do anything except dance, dance, dance. And at 29, the body doesn't react anymore as it did when you were 19." Newhouse's love for dance was also shared by her husband, Theodore Newhouse, who helped establish the Newhouse communications company.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.exploredance.com/article.htm?id=993&s=author&sid=1894 |title=CAROLINE H. NEWHOUSE: Inspiration for Career Transition For Dancers |publisher=Exploredance.com |date=2003-04-27 |accessdate=2011-08-06}}</ref> The company owns Condé-Nast Publications, which has been a long-time supporter of the organization and is currently one of the organization's annual gala underwriters, along with the Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation. |
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=== Cynthia Gregory === |
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Prima ballerina [[Cynthia Gregory]] was the initial chairman of the board of the organization through 2015 and now serves as its chairman [[emeritus]]. |
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==Mission== |
==Mission== |
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==Locations== |
==Locations== |
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The organization is based in New York City, where the first office opened in 1985. A second branch opened in Los Angeles in 1995, and a third was established in Chicago in 2008.<ref name="chicagoartistsresource.org"/> In addition, the organization maintains a national reach through annual National Outreach Projects in various cities throughout the United States. |
The organization is based in New York City, where the first office opened in 1985. A second branch opened in Los Angeles in 1995, and a third was established in Chicago in 2008.<ref name="chicagoartistsresource.org"/> In addition, the organization maintains a national reach through annual National Outreach Projects in various cities throughout the United States. It is also an international organization in some countries. |
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==International |
==International affiliations== |
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Career Transition For Dancers is a member of the International Organization for the Transition of Professional Dancers |
Career Transition For Dancers is a member of the International Organization for the Transition of Professional Dancers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.iotpd.org/links.html |title=International Organization for the Transition of the Professional Dancer - Links |publisher=Iotpd.org |accessdate=2011-08-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110726184510/http://www.iotpd.org/links.html |archive-date=2011-07-26 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Other organizations in the international organization include [[Dancer Transition Resource Centre]] (Canada),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dtrc.ca/ |title=Dancer Transition Resource Centre |publisher=Dtrc.ca |date= |accessdate=2011-08-06}}</ref> Dancers' Career Development (UK),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thedcd.org.uk/ |title=Dancers Career Development - Dancers career advice, counselling and education service |publisher=Thedcd.org.uk |date= |accessdate=2011-08-06}}</ref> Association Suisse Pour la Reconversion des Danseurs Professionnels (Switzerland).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dance-transition.ch |title=Accueil: RDP : Reconversion des Danseurs Professionnels |publisher=Dance-transition.ch |date= |accessdate=2011-08-06}}</ref> |
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==Programs== |
==Programs== |
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===Career Counseling=== |
===Career Counseling=== |
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Career counseling is |
Career counseling is offered in-person through the organization's three offices, over the internet, and by phone. These methods have provided more than 4,600 dancers in 47 states with approximately 46,000 hours of career counseling. |
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The organization offers one-on-one career counseling, informative Career Conversation seminars on relevant topics of interest, and focus and support groups such as the Business Group (for dancer-entrepreneurs) and the Diamond Group (for mature dancers) |
The organization offers one-on-one career counseling, informative Career Conversation seminars on relevant topics of interest, and focus and support groups such as the Business Group (for dancer-entrepreneurs) and the Diamond Group (for mature dancers). |
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⚫ | National Outreach Projects provide counseling and seminars for two days in various locations throughout the nation each year. Workshops examine the key components of career transition, from defining interests and skills to understanding the emotional aspects of change. Individual career counseling sessions are also offered after the workshops.<ref name="cleveland.broadwayworld.com"/> To date, the organization has toured over 30 locations around the country. |
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In recognition of the geographic distribution of dancers nationwide, as well as their rigorous touring schedules, the organization created CareerLine, a toll-free hotline that allows dancers from all areas of the country to receive counseling and support.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dancersover40.org/careertransition.htm |title=Career Transitions |publisher=Dancersover40.org |date= |accessdate=2011-08-06}}</ref> |
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⚫ | National Outreach Projects |
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Local Outreach Projects provide dancers with a chance to learn about the organization and the services they provide. |
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===Grants and Scholarships=== |
===Grants and Scholarships=== |
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Career Transition For Dancers provides grants and educational scholarships that allow dancers to go back to school or start new businesses. Over $4 million has been awarded for educational scholarships towards tuition, books, and related expenses since 1985. Over $400,000 has been awarded to entrepreneurial dancers. |
Career Transition For Dancers provides grants and educational scholarships that allow dancers to go back to school or start new businesses. Over $4 million has been awarded for educational scholarships towards tuition, books, and related expenses since 1985. Over $400,000 has been awarded to entrepreneurial dancers. |
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===Stepping Into Hope And Change=== |
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In April 2010, Career Transition For Dancers hosted the first annual Stepping Into Hope And Change conference, a day-long career development seminar for dancers. Open to pre-professional, current and former professional dancers, the seminar hosted industry speakers, workshops, partner organizations and businesses who addressed the current needs of dancers in light of the shifting economic climate across the country. The day-long event featured six breakout sessions focused on survival work, hot careers and exploration, and finding a passion-based career. The entire seminar was streamed seminar live via the internet for dancers across the country who could not attend in person.<ref name="chicagoartistsresource.org"/> |
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==Resources== |
==Resources== |
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Each of the organization's offices have a computer lab and resource center that are open to all dancers. Resource center materials include self-help manuals, college guides, a job bank, and various publications relevant to working dancers pursuing career development. |
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Each of the organization’s offices have a computer lab and resource center that are open to all dancers. Resource center materials include self-help manuals, college guides, a job bank, and various publications relevant to working dancers pursuing career development. In 2002 the organization launched [http://www.careertransition.org/OnlineResources/NationalCareerNetwork/ The National Career Network], a searchable database of successfully transitioned dancers, enabling dancer-clients to connect with professional mentors and learn about possible career paths. In 2007 the database was posted online and expanded, allowing non-dancer professionals to become mentors as well. The organization also began providing online services on their newly redesigned resource [http://www.careertransition.org website] in 2008. Program videos are streamed on the site and Career Conversations are syndicated through iTunes. The website includes a digital library of the [http://www.careertransition.org/OnlineResources/MovingOn/ semi-annual newsletter], a directory of third-party career resource websites known as [http://www.careertransition.org/OnlineResources/TransitionLinks/ Transition Links], and a comprehensive [http://www.careertransition.org/OnlineResources/Schedule/ schedule of events]. |
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==Gala== |
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⚫ | [[Jock Soto]], former principal dancer with the [[New York City Ballet]], received a grant from the organization to attend culinary school after retiring,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sab.org/school/faculty.php?fid=11 |title=The School of American Ballet - Faculty |publisher=Sab.org |date=2008-04-08 |accessdate=2011-08-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927155517/http://www.sab.org/school/faculty.php?fid=11 |archive-date=2011-09-27 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and wrote a cookbook with his former dance partner, Heather Watts.<ref>{{cite web|last=Norwich |first=William |url=http://www.observer.com/node/39833 |title=Our Meals is not the Junior League cookbook | The New York Observer |publisher=Observer.com |date= |accessdate=2011-08-06}}</ref> He now teaches at the [[School of American Ballet]] and manages a catering events company called Lucky Basset Events. |
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In November, the organization holds their annual fundraising gala, known in the dance community at the dance event of the season. Sponsored by [[Rolex]], the gala features leading dancers and actors as hosts, presenters, and performers. Past hosts and presenters include [[Angela Lansbury]], [[James Earl Jones]], [[Chita Rivera]] and [[Isabella Rossellini]]. Past performers have included [[Ashley Bouder]] of New York City Ballet, [[Paloma Herrera]] and [[Jose Manuel Carreno]] of [[American Ballet Theatre]], and students of the Alvin Ailey School. The gala has been staged by [[Ann Marie DeAngelo]] since 2002. |
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==Merger with The Actors Fund== |
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On November 8, 2010 Career Transition For Dancers celebrated its 25th anniversary at its 25th Anniversary Silver Jubilee gala. The program was hosted by actress [[Angela Lansbury]] and honored choreographer [[Twyla Tharp]] with 2010 Rolex Dance Award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/140684-Twyla-Tharp-Will-Get-Award-at-Career-Transition-for-Dancers-25th-Anniversary-Gala |title=Twyla Tharp Will Get Award at Career Transition for Dancers' 25th Anniversary Gala |publisher=Playbill.com |date= |accessdate=2011-08-06}}</ref> |
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On September 21, 2015, the organization announced that it would merge with [[Actors Fund of America|The Actors Fund of America]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Perron |first=Wendy |date=2015-09-27 |title=Career Transition Merges with The Actors Fund |url=https://www.dancemagazine.com/career-transitions-teams-up-with-the-actors-fund/ |access-date=2022-03-05 |website=Dance Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> The former activities of the organization will thereafter be carried on as an operation of The Actors Fund. |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.careertransition.org Career Transition For Dancers website] |
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Latest revision as of 11:42, 29 February 2024
This article contains promotional content. (September 2010) |
Career Transition For Dancers was invented in 1985. It's the organization with 4,600 active dancer-clients and has helped dancers in 47 states with their transitions through mobile National Outreach Projects.[1]
History
[edit]In 1982, several foundations and unions including the National Endowment for the Arts, the AFL-CIO Labor Institute for Human Enrichment, and the Actors' Equity Association (led by Agnes de Mille) granted funding for a conference to discuss the need to assist dancers both during and at the end of their careers.
The conference took place on June 8, 1982, where leaders agreed that it was critical for dancers to begin exploring alternative careers at the beginning of their dance training and performing careers.[2]
In 1985, the nonprofit organization Career Transition For Dancers, Inc. was established in New York City with money from Actors' Equity Association, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, American Guild of Musical Artists, and the Screen Actors Guild.[3] Career Transition For Dancers is the only organization in the United States dedicated solely to the enrichment of dancers' post-performing years.[4]
Caroline Newhouse
[edit]Caroline Newhouse (1910–2003), an artist and arts philanthropist, served on the Board of Career Transition For Dancers as Director Emerita, establishing The Caroline H. Newhouse Scholarship Fund as well as The Caroline & Theodore Newhouse Center for Dancers with an endowed gift of $1 million during her tenure. Newhouse, an artist herself, always felt a special bond with dancers, who often served as models for her artwork. "While you sculpt, you talk, and they told me how hard they have to work in order to perform," she said. Newhouse declared that "There is no time for them to do anything except dance, dance, dance. And at 29, the body doesn't react anymore as it did when you were 19." Newhouse's love for dance was also shared by her husband, Theodore Newhouse, who helped establish the Newhouse communications company.[5] The company owns Condé-Nast Publications, which has been a long-time supporter of the organization and is currently one of the organization's annual gala underwriters, along with the Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation.
Cynthia Gregory
[edit]Prima ballerina Cynthia Gregory was the initial chairman of the board of the organization through 2015 and now serves as its chairman emeritus.
Mission
[edit]The mission of Career Transition For Dancers is to enable dancers to define their career possibilities and develop the skills necessary to excel in a variety of disciplines.
Locations
[edit]The organization is based in New York City, where the first office opened in 1985. A second branch opened in Los Angeles in 1995, and a third was established in Chicago in 2008.[2] In addition, the organization maintains a national reach through annual National Outreach Projects in various cities throughout the United States. It is also an international organization in some countries.
International affiliations
[edit]Career Transition For Dancers is a member of the International Organization for the Transition of Professional Dancers.[6] Other organizations in the international organization include Dancer Transition Resource Centre (Canada),[7] Dancers' Career Development (UK),[8] Association Suisse Pour la Reconversion des Danseurs Professionnels (Switzerland).[9]
Programs
[edit]Career Counseling
[edit]Career counseling is offered in-person through the organization's three offices, over the internet, and by phone. These methods have provided more than 4,600 dancers in 47 states with approximately 46,000 hours of career counseling.
The organization offers one-on-one career counseling, informative Career Conversation seminars on relevant topics of interest, and focus and support groups such as the Business Group (for dancer-entrepreneurs) and the Diamond Group (for mature dancers).
National Outreach Projects provide counseling and seminars for two days in various locations throughout the nation each year. Workshops examine the key components of career transition, from defining interests and skills to understanding the emotional aspects of change. Individual career counseling sessions are also offered after the workshops.[1] To date, the organization has toured over 30 locations around the country.
Grants and Scholarships
[edit]Career Transition For Dancers provides grants and educational scholarships that allow dancers to go back to school or start new businesses. Over $4 million has been awarded for educational scholarships towards tuition, books, and related expenses since 1985. Over $400,000 has been awarded to entrepreneurial dancers.
Resources
[edit]Each of the organization's offices have a computer lab and resource center that are open to all dancers. Resource center materials include self-help manuals, college guides, a job bank, and various publications relevant to working dancers pursuing career development.
Notable "alumni"
[edit]Jock Soto, former principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, received a grant from the organization to attend culinary school after retiring,[10] and wrote a cookbook with his former dance partner, Heather Watts.[11] He now teaches at the School of American Ballet and manages a catering events company called Lucky Basset Events.
Merger with The Actors Fund
[edit]On September 21, 2015, the organization announced that it would merge with The Actors Fund of America.[12] The former activities of the organization will thereafter be carried on as an operation of The Actors Fund.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Career Transition For Dancers Presents Their National Outreach Project 9/11". Cleveland.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ^ a b "Career Transition for Dancers". Chicago Artists Resource. Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ^ Rachelle Depalma (1985-12-15). "Retired Dancers Get Advice". The New York Times. Great Britain. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ^ "Career Transition for Dancers | NEW YORK STATE ARTS - Culture Guide & Calendar". Nystatearts.org. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ^ "CAROLINE H. NEWHOUSE: Inspiration for Career Transition For Dancers". Exploredance.com. 2003-04-27. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ^ "International Organization for the Transition of the Professional Dancer - Links". Iotpd.org. Archived from the original on 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ^ "Dancer Transition Resource Centre". Dtrc.ca. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ^ "Dancers Career Development - Dancers career advice, counselling and education service". Thedcd.org.uk. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ^ "Accueil: RDP : Reconversion des Danseurs Professionnels". Dance-transition.ch. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ^ "The School of American Ballet - Faculty". Sab.org. 2008-04-08. Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ^ Norwich, William. "Our Meals is not the Junior League cookbook | The New York Observer". Observer.com. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ^ Perron, Wendy (2015-09-27). "Career Transition Merges with The Actors Fund". Dance Magazine. Retrieved 2022-03-05.