Moving On Career Transition For Dancers celebrates its Winter 2007 22nd Anniversary Jubilee with DANCE ROCKS The Semiannual Newsletter of presented by Rolex Career Transition For Dancers The Joffrey Ballet Music: Prince Photo: Richard Termine 2 tion For Dancers Award to Anka K. Palitz for Cheerleaders, break Outstanding Contributions to the World of Dance which was also presented by Charlotte d’Amboise to The Jerome Robbins Foundation. Nine time Tony Award winner Tommy Tune was on hand to dancers, bag pipes! present the Rolex Dance Award to his good friend Bebe Neuwirth. Following the performance, over 700 OHHH MY! patrons kept on rockin’ until 1 AM with dinner and dancing styled by This was the reaction to Gala Director and Dinner Chair, Janice Becker. The highlight of the evening’s dinner Producer Ann Marie DeAngelo’s opening was a live auction which raised number, IN THE MIX. On October 29th, over $165,000 and included 15 luxurious packages organized by Auction Chair, 110 performers brought the house down at Ann Van Ness. New York City Center for DANCE ROCKS. The success of the gala was largely due to the dedicated efforts of 22nd Anniversary Chairs Patricia J. Kennedy and Allen Brill and Gala Chairs The electric evening was a mash-up by the 2006 winner of the hit TV show SO YOU Yolanda Santos Garza and the late Peg Ranieri, THINK YOU CAN DANCE, Benji Schwimmer, who of Rock, Funk, Jazz, Soul, and Folk as well as the many other hard working Chairs, busted a move to GET UP OFFA THAT THING by that helped raise over $1,150,000 for Vice-Chairs and Gala Leadership Committee. James Brown. CTFD clients Elizabeth Parkinson CTFD’s vital programs and services. and Keith Roberts also performed an excerpt from their Tony-nominated roles in the Billy Joel/Twyla The evening was made possible by Presenting The program included performances from Atlanta Tharp musical MOVIN’ OUT. Sponsor Rolex Watch U.S.A., Inc, and Underwrit- Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Ballet San Jose, ers Condé Nast Publications and The Samuel I. Dance Theatre of Harlem, Dancing Wheels, The The star-studded lineup included special appear- Newhouse Foundation. Beni di Batasiolo was the Joffrey Ballet, Parsons Dance, and Wylliams/ ances by Christine Ebersole, Ben Vereen, Kath- 22nd Anniversary Wine Sponsor and Capezio Henry Dance Company. Highlights included a leen Marshall, John Selya, Jason Samuels Smith, generously donated the artist dance wear and world-premiere by Lynne Taylor-Corbett with and Mr. Wiggles. Allen Brill, President and CEO patron gift bags. Thank you to all of our ROCK Melissa Manchester, and a special performance of Rolex Watch USA presented the Career Transi- STARS who made this such a memorable event. John Selya Melissa Manchester, Kurt Froman & Nicole Graniero & Yuki Ogasawara Music: Janis Joplin Music: Melissa Manchester Photo: Richard Termine Photo: Richard Termine 3 President’s Message the United States a Business Plan. A client needing income while in with the same kind school can access the Actors’ Fund Work Program. of access they now Dancers will be able to directly access the CTFD Coming Soon— have in New York National Networking Directory. They can watch a A New Look for CTFD and Los Angeles. streaming video of any of the Career Conversation seminars. Dancers will even be able to download The site will guide these seminars and view them at their conve- As I reported in our last newsletter, our dancer clients nience on their computer or a portable device like CTFD is currently engaged in a through the array an iPod. branding project. The centerpiece of of CTFD’s services, allow online filing A tremendous amount of time, research and this project will be our new website, of scholarship Cynthia Fischer reflection has gone into this project, and it is very which will be attractive, informative applications, and CTFD Board President exciting. The website will be a hub of all transition and user-friendly. have links to other resources nationwide and make them available to organizations and resources. For example, a client clients wherever they are. preparing an application for an entrepreneurial Our new website will be a true portal into CTFD grant can access the Small Business Administra- The website is going to be launched in 2008— and its services, providing our clients throughout tion site where he or she can get help in preparing look for it! Transition Tips CTFD Career Counselor Lauren Gordon responds to questions she hears most often from dancers as they consider their future. Reprinted with permission, Dance Magazine and Dance Teacher Jason Samuels Smith American Ballet Theatre & Mr. Wiggles Music: Frank Sinatra Music: DP One Photo: Richard Termine Photo: Richard Termine 4 Where do I begin? Start dreaming, exploring, and planning CTFD Counselors’ Favorites while you continue to dance. What are your interests outside Books of dance? What are your passions? Remember, dancers are multifaceted and creative. They know how to multitask and Advice For Dancers: Emotional Counsel And Practical Strategies work harder than anyone! Linda Hamilton, Ph.D. Jossey-Bass; Reprint edition Dec. 2002. 240 pages, paper. Do I need to go back to school? to talk with a professional counselor or to join Career Solutions for Creative People: How To a support group. Balance Artistic Goals With Career Security College and university classes are not for every- Dr. Rhonda Ormont. Allworth Press. May 2001. one. Sometimes there is specialized training avail- 305 pages, paper able (film editing, or watch repair, for example) Ten things to do now through a special program. Also, a prospective Dance from the Campus to the Real World 1. Learn more about yourself employer may offer on-the-job-training. (and Back Again) Edited by Susan Callahan. 2. Be curious about the world Dance USA. www.danceusa.com We often recommend taking a class at a local college to dip your toe in the educational waters. 3. Set both short-term and long-term goals for Dance Magazine College Guide 2007/2008 Try a computer, writing, presentation skills, or income producing work and career planning www.dancemagazine.com dance education class. Check into off-peak classes 4. Take inventory of your skills as a dancer and online courses that make it easier to study and otherwise while still performing. Many community colleges Web sites and state universities want to work with “nontradi- 5. Research alternative careers on the tional” students and more programs than ever now Internet, in books and articles, and at www.actorsfund.org www.danceusa.org offer course credit for life and dance experience. seminars and workshops www.idealist.org www.careertransition.org 6. Look for “good-fit” careers that match your Who am I if I’m not dancing? values and interests Self-assessment 7. Talk to others who do work you may be You are a talented, intelligent, creative person interested in Self Directed Search with many skills and interests. Your life will always John L. Holland include your dancer’s identity. Transitions can 8. Experience “hands-on” by shadowing, www.self-directed-search.com bring wonderful beginnings, but may also bring volunteering, or interning up feelings of loss and grief. This is normal, and Seven Stories Exercise from 9. Try creating a first draft of a non-performing you are not alone. This will likely not be your last Building a Great Resume resume career transition. Most adults now experience Kate Wendleton multiple careers during their lifetime. It can help 10. Plan for your financial present and future www.fiveoclockclub.com Tommy Tune Benji Schwimmer Parsons Dance Photo: Richard Termine & Heidi Groskretuz Music: Earth, Wind, & Fire Music: James Brown Photo: Richard Termine Photo: Richard Termine 5 Dancers’ Resource Fund Rebecca Rigert Cynthia Shipley Donors Seeing More Willis Priscilla Kathe CTFD has established the Dancers’ Resource Rogerson-Rein Lynn Sullivan Benefits from Giving Fund in order to recognize the support received Carole Rosen Catherine Turner Securities over Cash from our many clients and alumni. This enables dancers to assist in maintaining the vital programs Alexis Sarris Cook Ron Young and services which helped guide them into their As the holiday season approaches, Amy Schwartz Moore successful post-performance careers. CTFD donors all over the country will be alumnus Sam Bennett was one of the first to give giving to their favorite organizations— to this initiative. Recalling his experience, Sam states that, “I’ve been there, making the transition, Sono Osato Luncheon and, according to THE WALL and I know how wonderful it is to have the STREET JOURNAL, they are support of CTFD. I want to give back so that increasingly giving in the form of these services will continue for other dancers.” securities like stock, mutual funds, CTFD would like to thank Sam and the following and other investments. generous clients and alumni who have donated to the organization this year: Driving this trend is the desire to give in the most effective way possible: appreciated stock allows Diana Baffa-Brill Judith Jones generous donors like Gerry Golub, who will contribute “tens of thousands of dollars” this Tony Barberio Eliot Jordan year to charities including Leukemia & Lymphoma Jeri Beaumont Cherylyn Jones Society and Research for the Cure Foundation, to Mitchell claim a deduction against his federal income Jonah Bokaer taxes for the current market value of the shares. Hans Kriefall Robert Brogan He and the charities he contributes to also won’t Jane Labanz owe any capital-gains tax on the profit from the Christopher Brough shares. As Mr. Golub says, “It’s an opportunity Wade Michael J. Byars for people who have done well in the stock Laboissonniere market to count their blessings” and “help them Cheryl Clark Amy Lehman give back” to worthy causes.