Melissa interviews Dr. Jessica Herzogenrath, a dance writer, educator, and researcher on her path in academia. Herzogenrath shares about what movement research can look like, creating opportunities in hybrid spaces, and advocating for the field of dance outside its traditional or expected environments.

Learn more about this episode's guest: https://jessicarayherzogenrath.org/about/

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Pre-professional dancers need to plan for their academic goals and parents need to be able to help dancers maintain balance inside and outside the classroom/studio. Melissa shares options and ways of finding what works best for your dancer as well as how to navigate transitions, making decisions with confidence, and positioning your dancer with strong options.

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Melissa offers ten tips as launch pads to continue building your passion, ability, and possibilities as a dancer outside the studio. Taking ownership of a career dance requires constantly feeding inspiration and motivation to uncover the next step in your journey.

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Part 2: recommended for parents & dancers to listen in on this one! Melissa speaks frankly to pre-professional dancers about expectations, making wise decisions, self-care, and using each summer program to grow as a dancer.

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Part 1: Successful summer dance programs aren't just about dancers - parents play a huge role in their child's experience. Melissa shares her experiences and insights based on her work with multiple, national programs.

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For educators (and dancers and parents) wanting a strong, stable, harmonious studio or company. Doing great work isn't the only key to success in dance (or any field), it's about how to interact with others, proactively build channels for relationships, and healthy communication.

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For dance educators - whether in a standard youth, studio environment or an academic setting - you need a plan. Creating a clear process for what you plan to teach students and how they will learn material gives a way to keep yourself on track, communicate expectations effectively, and help students/parents get the most out of their studio time. Visit www.emceemovement.com for video with visual guides.

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Pathways in dance for college or newly professional dancers - making choices, contract negotiations, researching programs, and more.

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Creating pathways in dance for recreational or pre-professional level dancers. What you do know sets you up for success in the future.

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Summer dance program auditions not quite going the way you anticipated? Melissa shares alternate routes to better understand your dream company, the dancers they're recruiting, and what made current company dancers successful. Sometimes expectations don't line up with priorities which creates frustration; Melissa's feedback helps you do your homework first so you can get the best fit with your summer dance options.