Dance

Meet the Dancers: from Ballet,Broadway,and Beyond by Amy Nathan New York: Henry Holt and Company, 2008

http://www.taltopia.com/articles/10/Top-10-Audition-Tips-for-Aspiring-Dancers

**__Summary/Description__:** In this book, sixteen successful dancers share their very different and interesting paths to success. Some became professional ballet dances, while others went on to perform in Broadway shows. Some of the individuals in this book decided to go to performing arts colleges, and others joined modern dance troupes strait out of high school. //Meet the Dancers:from Ballet, Broadway, and Beyond//, is a great example of the many different paths you can take as a professional dancer.

It is very common that young dancers do not know what to do with their lives after high school. They train their whole life only to have no idea what their job will be. As a dancer, there are many different jobs they could have. You could audition for a Broadway show, join a modern or a ballet company, become a dance teacher, choreograph for a music video, etc. The problem that most amateur dancers have is finding what path is right for them. This book is perfect for confused dancers like myself that have no clue what they will do after high school. The stories in //Meet the Dancers// help to show young dancers more pathways that they could take.

__**Beyond the Book**__: Go beyond the book by exploring these recommended web resources:
 * {[|Finding Auditions] This website is ideal for dancers who are looking to audition for a Broadway show. You can search auditions by their date, title, and location. It also has tips and tricks to improve your audition. It is the perfect way to find exactly what you are looking for.}
 * {[|Considering a career in Dance] There are many elements to think about before choosing dance as your career. This website suggests things like getting a degree in dance and exploring other styles.Overall, it explains the things you should consider before diving headfirst into the dance world.}
 * {[|American Ballet theater] A big part of finding your personal pathway in dance is branching out and trying new things. American Ballet Theater provides some of the best ballet technique in America. It offers summer intensives and other workshops that can greatly improve your dancing skills. Also it is a great way to see if you would enjoy as career in ballet more then something else.}
 * {[|Auditioning Tips] This link gives ten helpful tips on how to do your absolute best at any dance audition. Whether it be a Broadway audition or a Audition for a prestigious ballet or modern company, these tips work for all occasions. Some tips include how to be prepared for an audition and how to use stage presence at all times.}
 * {[|College Options] This link takes you strait o the homepage of Julliard's website. Julliard is one of the best performing arts colleges in America. It is a great idea for a dancer to get a degree before they start auditioingg and Juliard is the perfect place to do so.. }