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Friday February 12th - Saturday February 13th, 2010


Canada's National Ballet School
400 Jarvis Street, Toronto

** online registration
is now closed**

Please contact the Dancer Transition Resource Centre (DTRC) directly to be placed on the waiting list.
416-595-5655.

 

Schedule

Friday February 12, 2010       
Read panelist and workshop leader biographies.

9:30 – 10 Registration
10 – 10:15 Introduction to Arts Service Organizations (ASO)
10:15 – 10:45 Keynote speaker: Ray Hogg
11 – 12 Portfolio Career Sessions
12 – 12:30 Guided Networking
12:30 – 1:30 Lunch
1:30 – 2:30

Money Matters

Basic Budgeting
A young dancer's guide to surviving on a shoestring!
Covers everything from creating and keeping budgets, learning the truth about credit cards and how to pay off those pesky student loans.

OR

Your Money and/or Your Life!
with David Hope
Despite what you may have heard, you really don't have to choose between pursuing a life as an artist and being savvy about taking care of business. This Q&A-driven session gives you practical information anyone can use about income tax and other financial management issues. Come to this session, avoid some of the common stress-inducing financial pitfalls, and let your creativity take flight!

OR

Managing your Business
Ready to start your own dance collective or troupe but don't know where to start financially? Do you have multiple sources of income, but aren't sure how to manage it all? A great guide for anyone who knows the first steps, but needs guidance on how to turn their art into their business.

2:45 – 4:00

Central Asian dance class
with Sashar Zarif

OR

Aboriginal dance class

4:15 – 5:15

Contracting and Professional Standards
with CADA and Equity
Learn about the resources on what the dance community accepts as standard regarding pay and working conditions. Learn about contracts and why they are essential.

OR

Connecting with your Network
with Sarah Lochhead
Artistic Director of Simcoe Contemporary Dancers

5:15 – 6:00 Community Fair

Saturday February 13

9:15 – 10 Registration and breakfast
10 – 11:15

Hip Hop dance class
with Janet Castillo

OR

Bollywood dance class
with Lopa Sarkar

11:30 – 12:30

Write it like you mean it
with Jacob Zimmer

Artist statements, a requirement for so many things, can actually be really useful, despite a painful reputation. In this workshop, Jacob Zimmer, Dramaturge for Dancemakers, will help you to be specific, honest and passionate about what you want to say and do.

OR

Dance Dynamics – Healthy Bodies in Motion
with Ana Alexandre
Ana Alexandre is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, a Certified Personal Trainer, and an independent performer. Her session will focus on practical ways to plan and eat nutritious food geared for the active dancer.

12:30 – 1:30 LUNCH
1:45 – 2:45 Opportunities in Dance Panel 1
Choose one of:
a) Teaching
b) Performing
c) Creating and Producing
d) Working Abroad
3:00 – 4:00 Opportunities in Dance Panel 2
Choose one of:
a) Teaching
b) Performing
c) Creating and Producing
d) Working Abroad
4:15 – 5 Closing (Currie Hall)


For further details, please contact:

Jessica Whitford
on the MOVE/danse TRANSIT

National Coordinator
Dancer Transition Resource Centre

416-595-5655 | coordinator@dtrc.ca


Highlights from last year:

* Read Meagan O'Shea's keynote address from last year's
on the MOVE
on her blog >

* Read Sarah Lochhead's closing remarks from last year's on the MOVE >

Check out our video footage...