Being a performing artist is, in so many ways, a full-time endeavor, especially in a field as physically demanding as dance. But the vast majority of American companies don’t offer 52-week contracts. Dancers often have substantial layoffs throughout the year, including longer stretches during the summer. While staying in shape is a given, what else […]

To Charlie Hodges, the idea of quitting dance is nothing more than a state of mind. “You can choose to quit, or you can choose to translate,” he says. “Dance can be your tool set for the next step.” Today, he’s translating the lessons he learned from working with Twyla Tharp on Broadway and in […]

Why is it so hard to find another passion like dance for my next career? I’ve tried to prepare by taking vocational tests at Career Transition For Dancers and online college courses. But I keep hitting a dead end. —Life After Dance?, Los Angeles, CA For many performers, deciding to be a dancer occurred the […]