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    Updated April 10, 2013

Career Transition for Dancers

Check our website calendar here for the entire schedule of upcoming events across the country!

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Palm Beach, Florida
Palm Beach "Heart and Soul" Celebration, GLAMOUR AT THE MOVIES, dance Dance DANCE

Thursday, April 4, 2013-6:30PM-Midnight

Join us on Thursday, April 4th in Palm Beach, Florida for The Fourth Annual "Heart & Soul" Celebration: "GLAMOUR AT THE MOVIES, dance ? Dance ? DANCE," to benefit our organization. Tickets are $500 per person. For tickets and information please call 561 329 9932.

Club Colette
215 Peruvian Ave
Palm Beach, FL 33480

NYC
Business Group Meeting

Monday April 8- 6:00-7:30pm

Our Business Group provides dancers in New York with practical business information, and allows them to network with other entrepreneurs and business people. The Business Group is moderated by CTFD Career Counselor Lauren Gordon. All entrepreneur dancers at any stage in their business development-including their performing career businesses-are invited to attend. RSVP to groups@careertransition.org or call Dana at 212 764 0172. New members always welcome. Free of charge. Guest speaker TBA.

Career Transition For Dancers, New York
The Actors' Equity Building
1560 Broadway (between 46th and 47th Street)
Suite 701, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10036

NYC
Diamond Group Meeting

Thursday April 11-11:00am-1:00pm

Our Diamond Group enables older dancers in New York City to meet and discuss common issues relating to career development, work-related skills, finances, health, and other aspects of their professional lives. In addition, group members exchange valuable information and resources. Co-leaders are Lauren Gordon, Career Transition For Dancers' East Coast Career Counselor and Anita Lands, Career Transition Coach. RSVP to groups@careertransition.org or to Dana at 212 764 0172, as space is limited. New members are welcome. Free of charge.

Career Transition For Dancers, New York
The Actors' Equity Building
1560 Broadway (between 46th and 47th Street)
Suite 701, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10036

NYC
Rev Up Your Career with Life Coach Jim Arnoff

Tuesday, April 16 - 12:30-2:00pm

Join Certified Life/Career Coach Jim Arnoff in a highly interactive small group setting for the insider's take on envisioning the career that embraces your strengths, skills, and passions. Maximize your options, capitalize on your dance career, get clarity about your career direction, and break through the walls that have been holding you back. Gain the tools to see possibilities beyond where you are now and strategize ways to make that dream career happen...wherever you are in your career.

RSVP to revupyourcareerapril2013.eventbrite.com or call Dana at 212 764 0172. Free of charge, but space is limited to 15 participants. Therefore, please only RSVP if you are sure you can attend.

Career Transition For Dancers, New York
The Actors' Equity Building
1560 Broadway (between 46th and 47th Street)
Suite 701, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10036

NYC
Career Conversation: Dance Medicine Careers

Thursday, April 18, 2013 - 5:30-7:30pm

Explore the wide array of career options in Dance Medicine including physical therapy, athletic training, podiatry, and research. What can you do now to start your career in Dance Medicine? Opportunities for volunteer and internship positions will be discussed. This event is co-hosted by the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries. Complimentary wine and cheese will be available for all attendees.

Moderated by Lauren Gordon, LCSW, MSW, Career Counselor at Career Transition For Dancers. Panelists from the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries will include: Alison Deleget, MS, ATC, Clinical Specialist; Joey Fernandez, MD, Internal Medicine/Sports Medicine Physician Leigh Heflin, MA, MSc, Education and Outreach Programs Coordinator ; Mark Hunter-Hall, PT, Physical Therapist; Thomas Novella, DPM, Private Podiatry Practice; and Leigh Schanfein, MS, Research Associate. Dancers do not have to be Career Transition For Dancers' dancer-clients to attend. The workshop is open to pre-professional, current, and former professional dancers of all genres. Although this event is free, space is limited. RSVP at carconnycapril2013.eventbrite.com/.

The Actors' Equity Building
1560 Broadway (between 46th and 47th Street)
14th Floor, Council Rm.
New York, NY 10036


Los Angeles
LA Career Conversation: Getting and Completing Your Degree

Tuesday, April 30-7:00-9:00pm

Representatives from Los Angeles area undergraduate, associate, and advanced degree programs will discuss the options for adults returning to college. They will be joined by performers who have pursued further education to develop their interests and career options. Panelists include: Mark Baird, Director of the LEAP Program, St. Mary's College of California; Bill Cohen PhD, Retired Major General of the USAFR, and President of CIAM; Dr. Carl Selkin, Dir. of Development at CSULA and initiator of the interdisciplinary studies major which includes film, TV and theater. Co-Moderated by Linda Bunch, MA Ed., RPC, RPCC, CTFD Career Counselor, and Joanne DiVito, CTFD Los Angeles Administrator. Additional panelists and grads TBD.

5757 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90036


Los Angeles
LA Life Writing Workshop

Thursday May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - 5:00- 7:00PM

Have you ever thought about writing a memoir? Here is your chance! Bring life stories you are thinking about, are in the middle of writing, or have completed to the life writing workshop. Remember to bring paper, a pen, and your memories. It will be a great time and a chance to learn from each other. Moderated by Maureen Byrnes. Free of charge but space is limited. The workshop will take place on Thursday, May 2, 9, 16, 23 with a wrap-up reading on the 30th. RSVP to groups@careertransition.org or call Maureen at 323-549-6660.

5757 Wilshire Blvd., Actors Fund
Suite 455
Los Angeles, CA 90036





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