Select List of Events From Around the Nation

JOIN OUR MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS! Mid Career Moves A new support group led by Career Counselor Anita Lands aims to provide participants a forum for discussing issues affecting professional and personal transitions; to exchange information, ideas and resources; to set goals; and to develop and implement action plans to move ahead. Meetings are open on a drop-in basis to CTFD clients, but a quick eligibility screening is required before the first meeting. Please call CTFD at 212-764-0172 to determine eligibility. Meets monthly on Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00pm:     February 26     March 18     April 22     May 20     June 17 RSVP: Dana at dharrison@careertransition.org or call 212-764-0172 The Diamond Group (for mature dancers) Led by Career Counselors Lauren Gordon and Anita Lands. This new concept in Focus Groups was especially designed to give older dancers an opportunity to voice common concerns about career options, finances, health, computer skills, and other topics of interest. Accepting new members Thursday, January 10, 2008 11am-1pm Health Concerns, presented by a Physical Therapist from the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries Thursday, February 21, 2008 11am-1pm RSVP: Dana at dharrison@careertransition.org or call 212-764-0172

CAREER CONVERSATIONS IN 2008 All Career Conversations are FREE and open to all dancers, not just CTFD clients. To reserve a place in one of the following workshops, call CTFD in New York at (212) 764-0172 or email dharrison@careertransition.org CREATIVE CONVERSATIONS are panel discussions to help you explore career options and opportunities even if you are still performing, have not performed in years or considering changing career paths. The sessions always include time for Questions & Answers as well as networking opportunities.

Monday, January 14, 2008, 5:00-7:00pm Teaching Artist Opportunities K-12 Learn best practices on how to hone in on your dance skills to get that perfect teaching job.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 5:30-7:30pm Actors' Work Program and CTFD present "Getting/Completing Your College Degree" Representatives from AWP and CTFD present programs and services for entertainment professionals considering pursuing formal education.

Monday, February 25, 2008, 5:30-7:30pm High Powered, Big Bucks Careers A panel of speakers talks about what it takes and how to become a tycoon or mover and shaker.

Monday, April 7, 2008, 5:30-7:30pm Start-up Business Advice and Resources A panel of Entrepreneurs and representatives from Smith Barney "Working Wealth" investment firm coach you on how to keep your money and use it to get you more.

Monday, May 12, 2008, 5:30-7:30pm Idealists & Do Gooders: Careers in the Non-Profit World A panel of dancers discusses interesting jobs in the Non-Profit and Foundation world and how to obtain those jobs.

Don't forget! You can view all Career Conversations at the Dancer Resource Center in the NYC CTFD office M-F 9:30am-5:30pm. All workshops to be held at: The Actor's Equity Association 165 W 46 Street (at 7th Ave.) 14th Floor Council Room, New York City CTFD would like to thank Actors' Equity Association for hosting the Career Conversations

STAY TUNED FOR INFORMATION ON OUR GROUPS: THE BUSINESS GROUP with Lauren Gordon, Career Counselor A chance to hear practical business advice and to network with other dancer entrepreneurs and businesspersons. Monthly Mondays 5:00-7:00: Beginning again in 2008 Pointe Magazine Writers Program Intern positions (unpaid) available. Trainee freelance positions - get coaching writing actual articles. Contact Virginia Johnson at (646)459-4871.

Stop by and check out new training programs in Dance Notation (www.dancenotation.org) and Lititz Watchmaking (Lititz, Pennsylvania), a program offered by Rolex Watch U.S.A., Inc. Make an appointment to find out about life experience college programs and computer training.

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JOIN OUR MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP! A new support group will be announced soon to be lead by Linda F. Bunch, MA Ed., RPC, RPCC, Career Counselor Contact the L.A. Office at (323) 549-6660 if you are interested or have a theme you would like to suggest.

CAREER CONVERSATIONS IN 2008 For more information or to reserve a place in one of the following workshops, call CTFD in Los Angeles at (323)549-6660

Space is limited . . . Make Your Reservations Now and Tell Your Dancer Friends!! All workshops to be held at CTFD's offices unless otherwise noted: 5757 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 455, Los Angeles, CA 90036-3658

Thursday, January 29, 2008, 7:00-9:00pm The ABC's of Credit Smith Barney "Working Wealth" Financial Education Program (Part 1). Understand the definition of credit, its impact, managing credit, the application process and safeguards to protect your credit rights.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 7:00-9:00pm Behind the Scenes in the Movie Business Find out what it takes to work behind the scenes in the movie business. This workshop will include information on costuming, set decorating, producing, casting and more.

Thursday, March 20, 2008, 7:00-9:00pm The ABC's of Financial Planning Smith Barney Financial Education Program (Part 2). Understand the reasons for saving, the value of a personal financial plan, creating a successful plan and why budgets are important for taking control of one's future.

Thursday, April 10, 2008 7:00-9:00pm Careers in Non Profits - presented by Idealist.org People are coming together to change the world by connecting people, ideas, and resources in every possible way. Find out how you can be a part of this movement.

Thursday, May 27, 2008, 7:00-9:00pm Round Table: Gathering of the LA Dance Community An evaluation of the state of L.A. Dance Today - Needs and Solutions for the Community.

Thursday, July 26, 2008, 7:00-9:00pm Balancing Life and Career Are you trying to balance life and work and trying to do it all? Learn some simple techniques that will help you put order and control in your life.

SPECIAL INTERESTS: for CTFD clients only: Are you interested in getting your BA Degree? Affordable, part time in 3-4 years and ... get credit for life and dance experience! Contact us about the LEAP Program/St. Mary's College designed for dancers. Contact Joanne DiVito, CTFD Administrator at 323-549-6660 or Mark Baird, LEAP Program Director at 925-631-8553 (mbaird@stmarys-ca.edu) Diamond Group - This group will be for "Dancers over 50" - please call the office for more information. Business Mentoring Group - If you need help starting or helping your business survive and want to be part of a mentorship group, give us a call. "Fear of Computer 101" Scared of Computers? Sign Up Now For Free Computer Classes. Are you a business owner? Let us know if you have Employee Needs. We can post your employee needs on our hotline and in our Employment Book of Opportunities. Fill out your "Job Seeker's" Form. Take advantage of incoming job opportunities! Take advantage of our one-on-one counseling for the qualified dancer. Dancers' writing workshop starts in February - sign up now. Do we have your updated e-mail, home address and phone number? Did you know we have an e-mail hotline for jobs, calendar events, etc.? Do you want to share your expertise? Be a mentor! Call us at: 323-549-6660

In addition to Career Conversations in New York City and Los Angeles, CTFD maintains an ongoing partnership with the Bossak/Heilbron Charitable Foundation and its continued support of CTFD's National Outreach Project. Our deepest gratitude to Jane Heilbron and Gail Heilbron Steinitz for believing in CTFD's mission and making this annual project possible.

Watch for 2008 CTFD National Outreach Projects: You're not going to want to miss our career counselors taking our programs and services "on the road" to serve our dancers, nationwide. Please keep checking our site for the dates. The free workshops are for current and former dancers and dance students in these greater metropolitan areas. Winston-Salem & Greensboro, NC - hosted by North Carolina School of the Arts & Greensboro Ballet, March 30 & 31, 2008 Milwaukee, WI - hosted by Milwaukee Ballet, April 12 & 13, 2008 Becket, MA - hosted by Jacob's Pillow, June 29, 2008 Dallas-Forth Worth, TX - hosted by Texas Ballet Theatre, August 24 & 25, 2008 Pittsburg, PA - hosted by Pittsburg Ballet Theatre, September 14 & 15, 2008 Minneapolis, MN - hosted by Minnesota Dance Theatre & The Dance Institute, September 21 & 22, 2008 Typically, the first day is the Host Company's orientation from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., followed by one-on-one career counseling sessions from 1:30-6:00 p.m. The second day is for the greater dance community starting with a workshop from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. followed by one-on-one career counseling sessions from 2:30-6:00 p.m. All services are provided free of charge and there will be refreshments served. RSVP is required in advance to reserve a space. For March-June events, email Kaylen Ratto at kratto@careertransition.org or 212-764-0172; for August-September events, email Joanne DiVito at jdivito@sag.org or 323-549-6660. Additional information can be obtained from Kaylen Ratto, Client Outreach Coordinator at: 212-764-0172 or e-mail: kratto@careertransition.org. These workshops examine the key components of the career change process. The sessions provide basic tools for making a successful transition, including understanding the emotional side of career change; defining the interests, skills, and values; identifying transferable skills; as well as researching new career options; and connecting with resources for career exploration. Individual career counseling sessions discuss dealing with change and staying motivated in the transition process. The workshops will be facilitated by either: Lauren Gordon, Suzie Jary or Paulette Fried - Career Counselors from New York City and Los Angeles. They will present an orientation on the various CTFD counseling services and scholarship programs. CTFD extends it sincere thanks for the facilities courtesy of the respective dance companies; and in particular to the generous grants from the Bossak/Heilbron Charitable Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. Sponsored by Dance Magazine.

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