Dance_Scholar_London Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 I found this statistic on the web about employment opportunities for dancers and dance-related professions. It has been established by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and seems to be a reliable source. I hope this is of interest :-) Bureau of Labour Statistics Quote Link to comment
dbleon Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 DanceScholarLondon Thank you for taking the time to post this link for us...very valuable information for DK's and parents! Quote Link to comment
BW Posted October 30, 2004 Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 Yes, glad to see the US gov. is up to snuff on their descriptions! Quote Link to comment
Dance_Scholar_London Posted October 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 You are very welcome. I came across this article by accident. Actually, I was looking for this kind of report for the UK as one of my students want to write his dissertation about it. Quote Link to comment
dadof2dancers Posted October 30, 2004 Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 In the aforementioned report there is a foot note about a listing from the National Association of Dance Schools that lists 57 accredited college programs. They say the list is viewable for all but I've tried to find this list on their web site without paying to become a member & I've struck out. Does anyone out there have any idea how I could view this list with paying $ 75? Quote Link to comment
nlkflint Posted October 30, 2004 Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 DAD, leave the first box for name (of school) blank, leave the second box (for city) blank and then leave "all" in the final box and hit enter and voile, the list!!!!!!!!!!!! I had to try a few (OK 10-12) times to figure it out. And here is what you get--actually now 61 schools!The List Heidi edited to add: the link won't give the list, but brings up the page, just hit enter at the bottom and fill in nothing and it will be there Quote Link to comment
dadof2dancers Posted October 30, 2004 Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 nlkflint, thanks so much! Boy am I humbled by technology again! I am surprised that SUNY-Purchase is not on the list. We visited there yesterday & were very impressed. Does anyone (specifically teachers & other Dance professionals) have any input on how much this accreditation really "counts" when seeking employment? Quote Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted October 30, 2004 Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 Academic accreditation doesn't swing a lot of weight, but the unofficial accreditation that runs within the ballet world sure does. If I saw an auditionee with "SUNY Purchase-principal teachers Roseanna Seravalli and Ted Kivitt" on the resumé, I would definitely take notice. Quote Link to comment
dadof2dancers Posted October 30, 2004 Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 Major Mel, Thanks for your prompt responce. I pretty much thought that was the case but hearing from you has validated my own opinion. We were privledged to sit in & observe Nutcracker rehearsal yesterday with Ms. Seravalli directing. It was a great experience & DD (a HS junior) is very excited about this program. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment
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