So You Wanna Be A Dancer

So You Wanna Be A Dancer — page 1 — Before After Reading Activities Before Reading Building Academic Vocabulary and Background Knowledge Before reading a book it is important to tap into what your child or students already know about the topic This will help them develop their vocabulary increase their reading comprehension and make connections across the curriculum be about in the book’s chapters you might learn about it from this book Why or why not 1 Look at the cover of the book What will this book 2 What do you already know about the topic 3 Let’s study the Table of Contents What will you learn about 4 What would you like to learn about this topic Do you think 5 Use a reading journal to write about your knowledge of this 6 Read the book 7 8 After reading the book complete the activities below In your reading journal record what you learned about the topic and your response to the book topic Record what you already know about the topic and what you hope to learn about the topic Content Area Vocabulary Read the list What do these words mean advanced degree agents auditions capitals certificate choreographers conservatory finance journalist marketing operas professional props After Reading Comprehension and Extension Activity After reading the book work on the following questions with your child or students in order to check their level of reading comprehension and content mastery 1 What types of careers are available for dancers Summarize 2 Why do dancers learn many different styles of dance Infer 3 What role do agents play in helping dancers build their careers Asking Questions 4 Which careers interest you the most Text to Self Connection 5 How do many young dancers improve their skill and build their dance knowledge as they get older Asking Questions Extension Activity Pick a dance career that interests you the most Make a visual timeline plan that will help you achieve your career goals Begin by listing those actions you can take now Then add the steps you will take in two years in four years and then finally in six or more years Add visuals such as photographs articles or tickets to performances you attend to illustrate your goals and ideas Keep this plan and update it regularly to document your progress and growth

So You Wanna Be A Dancer — page 2 — Table of Contents Becoming a Professional 4 Choreographers 12 Designers 14 The Business of Dance 16 Writing About Dance 18 Dance Instructors and Trainers 20 Dance Medicine 23 The Perfect Hobby 26 Glossary 30 Index 31 Show What You Know 31 Further Reading 31 About the Author 32

So You Wanna Be A Dancer — page 3 — Becoming a Professional If you love to dance then you’ll leap in your leotard over the many kinds of jobs that await you Get Started 1 Get to know yourself as a dancer your strengths interests and ambitions 2 Keep a journal to track your progress accomplishments and challenges 4

So You Wanna Be A Dancer — page 4 — There are dream jobs such as joining a professional ballet company or dancing on stage with the trending boy band There are lesser-known jobs too such as dance therapy PRO ADVICE No dancer ever became successful riding on their natural-born talents only Dancers are artists and athletes The world of dance today is akin to an extreme sport Natural ability and talent will only get us so far Dancers must work hard and persevere Dancers give years of their lives plus their sweat tears and sometimes blood to have the honor and pleasure of performing on stage Melanie Doskocil director of the School of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet with more than 20 years of professional dance and teaching experience 5

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