Career Transition For Dancers announces the 2nd annual "Stepping into Hope and Change: A free career development conference for dancers" on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at the Actor's Equity Audition Center, 165 W 46Street (at Broadway) 2nd floor NYC NY 10036 and through streaming webcast: http://www.ustream.tv/user/ctfd
The free all-day conference is from 10:00am - 4:45pm. The day's events begins with a presentation followed by Breakout Sessions. A free light breakfast, lunch and wrap-up party will be provided. The afternoon sections will begin at 2:00 pm with a keynote speaker followed by a Resource Fair then the Afternoon Breakout Sessions.
The workshops will be facilitated by Lauren S. Gordon, MSW, LCSW;
Suzie Jary, MSW, LCSW, CP; and Paulette Fried, MSW, NCCC - Career Counselors.
All dancers - whether they are still dancing, staying in the dance field, preparing for a transition, already transitioned, or exploring other industries, next steps and career paths - are invited to attend
Space is limited for this valuable free event so please RSVP to http://steppingintohopeandchangenyc.eventbrite.com or call 212 764 0172 x232 and speak to Kaylen Ratto, Client Outreach Coordinator. You can stay the whole day or choose individual sessions. The full programming and speakers will be announced soon.
Career Transition For Dancers, with offices in New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago, has helped over 4,800 professional dancers in 47 states identify their unique talents in preparation for establishing new careers when dance is no longer an option. Since its founding in 1985, the organization has provided more than 46,000 hours (equivalent to over $4 million) of one-on-one career counseling and program services - at no cost - and has awarded millions of dollars in scholarships for education, entrepreneurial grants, and certification programs. The organization also provides dancers with specialized services that include transition seminars and workshops, peer support groups, resource centers, a toll-free national career counseling hotline, a website, and a National Career Network. www.careertransition.org
The Caroline & Theodore Newhouse Center for Dancers is located in expanded offices at 165 W 46 Street Suite 701 (at Broadway - the
Actors' Equity Building) NYC 10036. The phone number is 212 764-0172 and the fax is 212 764-0343. In Los Angeles: 5757 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 455, LA; 90036, call 323 549-6660 and fax 323 549-6810. In Chicago: at Hubbard Street Dance Center 1147 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607; call 312 666-0234 and fax 312 455-8240.
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