We believe in the potential of dancers. We are committed to providing the experience, insight, and resources dancers need to define their career possibilities and develop rewarding post-performance careers. We have provided over 41,000 hours of individual and group career counseling, and awarded over $2.8 million in educational and entrepreneurial support. Outside of our 4,600 clients, we have helped thousands of dancers in 47 states take their first steps in discovering rewarding second careers. For more information, visit our web site at www.careertransition.org
Artists from Houston Ballet perform the Act II Pas de Deux from Giselle. Footage courtesy of Houston Ballet.
Career Transitions for Dancers seminar "Stepping Into Hope and Change," at Hubbard Street Dance Center, Chicago, IL, April 1, 2012.
A panel discussion on discovering new roles for dancers. Panelists: Michael Anderson Sarita Smith Childs Sandi Cooksey Massimo Pacilli Zachary Whittenburg. Moderator: Suzie Jary, MSW, LCSW, CP, Client Services Consultant. This video is part of "Stepping Into Hope and Change Chicago 2011," a free career development conference for dancers held all-day Sunday, October 2, 2011.
Identify and communicate your personal mission statement. Keynote Speaker, Maryellen Langhout. This video is part of "Stepping Into Hope and Change Chicago 2011," a free career development conference for dancers held all-day Sunday, October 2, 2011.
Sherry Zunker is the Founder of BeMovedĀ® - a movement product designed for adults of all movement abilities, Artistic Director of the Mature Dance Project (MDP), Co-Artistic Director Emerita of River North Chicago Dance Company, CCO of Aylet Creative. Hear her transition story from performer to Director, Choreographer and business woman. This video is part of "Stepping Into Hope and Change Chicao 2011," a free career development conference for dancers held all-day Sunday, October 2, 2011.
Dancer-client Sara Stewart Schumann joined the law firm of Allison, Slutsky & Kennedy in 2011. Prior to law school, Schumann was a professional ballet dancer, dance instructor, and choreographer for nationally recognized dance and opera companies. This video is part of "Stepping Into Hope and Change Chicago 2011," a free career development conference for dancers held all-day Sunday, October 2, 2011.
The Party is an interactive group exercise to uncover interests and skills for future career possibilities. Moderator: Suzie Jary, MSW, LCSW, CP, Client Services. This video is part of "Stepping Into Hope and Change Chicago 2011," a free career development conference for dancers held all-day Sunday, October 2, 2011.
An interactive exercise to see where you are starting from and to expand your connections in the community. Presented by Suzie Jary, MSW, LCSW, TEP, Client Services Consultant. This video is part of "Stepping Into Hope and Change Chicago 2011," a free career development conference for dancers held all-day Sunday, October 2, 2011.
A panel of administrators, artistic directors, choreographers, costume designers, producers and more share how they successfully transitioned from performing to behind-the-scenes careers in dance. Moderated by Suzie Jary, MSW, LCSW, CP.
A panel of administrators, artistic directors, choreographers, costume designers, producers and more share how they successfully transitioned from performing to behind-the-scenes careers in dance. Moderated by Suzie Jary, MSW, LCSW, CP.