"Exposing us to experiences, emotional stories, providing support for our future - this program was very inspirational, as well as helpful."
Participant, Exploring Opportunities

"I think it is great that we get to know the business side of a dance career because we usually don't get that information."
Participant, Exploring Opportunities

Exploring Opportunities provides college students and recent alumni with tools, resources and professional guidance towards pursuing successful and fulfilling careers in dance. Devoted to exploring dance as a profession onjoyand off stage, workshops and panel discussions provides participants with useful information, though provoking discussion, and the building blocks for a professional career. Exploring Opportunities is an intensive forum designed in partnership with the participating college or university, geared towards the specific needs of the students and their curriculum. 

WORKSHOP AND PANEL TOPICS INCLUDE:

Who is out there to help		Immediate opportunities in for-profit dance
Work opportunities around the country Selling your work in different contexts		Assessing and reaching your professional goals
The agent's perspective Health careers		Staying connected to the dance world without performing
		Working as a choreographer

BRING EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY PROGRAM!

Exploring Opportunities can be an ideal joint session between a dance department, business school or non-profit management program.

As a leading provider of services for the dance community, Pentacle has successfully developed and administered Exploring Opportunities in partnership with the Hunter College Dance Program since 2005.