Inspiration, Working from the Inside Out Guest Contributor Inspiration, Working from the Inside Out Guest Contributor

Ambition & Failure: What Should Artists Really Focus On?

Artists often struggle to deal with failure because they strain themselves towards achieving everything. But If there is no focus on enjoying the curves and bends in the road or on learning from errors, then how can we survive failure? Failure allowed me to find happiness again, and it can help you do the same, if you let it.  Here are a few tips to help you give it a try.

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Ask Me Anything!

I’ve been looking for a way to connect more with my tribe - so, here it is! Ask Me Anything is just that - an opportunity to get answers to your most pressing questions or even general wonderings.

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Money Making Ideas for Creatives

Do your dreams a favor, and find ways to earn money that don't work against the career you're building. Working from home or on jobs that offer flexible schedules is one of the best ways to do that. Not sure where to look? Here are a few ideas to get you started.

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Dance Icon David Winters Show Us What Happens When Tough Guys Dance

David Winters has produced and directed over 80 feature films and over 200 television shows and TV movies, and is recognized as nothing short of an icon in the entertainment industry. In Tough Guys Do Dance, he shares many fascinating and, at times, jaw-dropping behind-the-scenes stories regarding his associations with some of the biggest names in show business—names like Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Barbra Streisand, and Michael Jackson, to name a few. It is filled with personal stories of David’s life that at times may seem hard to imagine and is told with David’s personal voice and real-life humility in a way that only he could tell.

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How to Make Extra Money as a Dancer

With the awesome technology we now have at our fingertips, there are a number of ways you can use your craft to generate some extra income...IF you're willing to step outside your comfort zone and get creative. Here are 7 ways to earn extra money as a dancer.

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Feel like quitting? Do this instead.

The disappointments. The rejection. The setbacks.  I just couldn't take it anymore.  So I quit.  Well, that's what I intended to do.  What actually ended up happening was something entirely different that essentially saved my career and gave me a new lease on life.  Here are three things you should do when you feel like quitting. 

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DON'T Do This in Your Dance Audition!

Since auditions are the doors to dance work, the strength of your auditioning will determine the strength of your career.  Here are a few tips to help you strengthen your audition muscle.  Check out this video to discover what you SHOULD NOT be doing in your dance auditions.  

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