The Brainy Ballerina Podcast

50. Finding Opportunities for High School Dancers


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In this solo episode, I’m diving into one of the most requested topics from my community: how high school dancers can find meaningful opportunities to grow in their dance training and career path.

I’m addressing your biggest challenges in finding opportunities including time, finances, and location. Tune in for practical (and inspiring!) advice for dancers who want to take the next step in their career.

Key “Pointes” in this Episode:

🩰How to set short-term and long-term goals to guide your search for opportunities

🩰Where to look to find opportunities within your local community

🩰How to prioritize opportunities for dancers who already feel like there’s not enough time

🩰How to seek financial assistance, scholarships, or create your own income stream

🩰Why owning your career path and articulating what you want is essential

Related Episodes

Episode 16: Realistic Time Management Strategies for Dancers

Episode 46: The 5 B’s of Building Your Professional Dance Network

Links & Resources

Get your copy of The Intentional Career Handbook – A guided workbook to help dancers think intentionally about their career goals

Join the Conversation

Head to my Instagram @TheBrainyBallerina and join my channel “Career Guidance for Dancers” to participate in future episode polls and get exclusive career tips straight to your inbox.

Let’s connect!

My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.com

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerina

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