NDW MENTOR PROGRAM

MENTOR PROGRAM

The NDW Mentor Program

The NDW mentoring Program is one wherein aspirants to careers in the dance arts and associated fields can be connected and enabled to network with functioning professionals in the varied aspects of dance. Whether the interest for that of a professional dancer or dance therapist, dance journalist or costumer, there are working professionals who are willing to provide guidance, advice and counseling to those who would like to either investigate the field or enter it. The connections may be made either by postal mail, email or personal contacts according to the locales, options available and distances involved. Should there be no professional listed for a requested field, research will be conducted and every effort put forth to establish links and mentoring connections for all applying Mentees.

SUGGESTED FIELDS

Agent
Choreographer
Coach
Costumer
Costume Designer
Dance Historian
Dance Photographer
Dance Therapist
Designer
Director

Educator
Journalist
Labanotator
Lighting
Liturgical Dancer
Producer
Professional Performer
Publicist
Recreation Director

Retailer
Sewing Techinician
Sound Technician
Sports Therapist
Stage Design
Technician
Theatre Management
Trainer
Wardrobe Mistress

THE NDW COMMUNITY PROJECT

The Community Project is one aspect of NDW which can be easily adapted to the
needs of individuals involved in academic classrooms, social agencies,
community groups, non-profit organizations or any similar public service
endeavors. It entails a commitment to conduct some dance-related event or
activity during National Dance Week within the environs of the person’s
choice and the options are as varied as the individual’s interests.

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES AND AVAILABLE GUIDES

For the Academic Teachers
Sample Lesson Plans to bring NDW into the classroom syllabi
Studies of dance history
Career options affected by dance education backgrounds
Student Regional Director roles wherein events are mounted in classrooms and
schools or on campuses

For the Social Agencies, Community Groups and Charitable Organizations
Dance-a-thons • Sittercise Classes
Poster Contests • Dance Presentations
Museum Dance Displays • Library Displays and Readings
Parades • Community Dance Day

HOW YOU MAY BECOME A "CAREER MENTOR"
THROUGH NATIONAL DANCE WEEK

• Apply for membership in the NDW Volunteer Mentor List
• Commit to volunteering a small percentage of your time to inform, educate, guide and advise young people
• Have a willingness to assist individuals seeking potential careers in ALL fields of Dance
• Have a strong desire to see public awareness raised concerning the Dance Arts
• Be eager to assist young dancers and the National Dance Week efforts

6 EASY STEPS TO BECOME PART OF THE CAREER MENTOR PROGRAM:

1. Obtain application from National Dance Week Website or Mentor Program Chairman.
2. Fill out and return application.
3. Once selected, agree to your address and/or Email listing on NDW Website and NDW publications.
4. Be available to any inquiries for your expertise, knowledge, guidance and assistance.
5. Inform, advise, guide and assist your assigned youths.
6. Take a Mentor's Bow and add to your own resume.

Click here for an application to be a Career Mentor.

Are You Looking For Advice?

Do you wonder what can be done with your Dance Education
other than becoming a Performer?
Have you considered Career Alternatives to Performing?
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A PROFESSIONAL'S EXPERTISE!
Register now for National Dance Week's MENTORING PROGRAM!

• Hear about other career options are open to the student who has a firm dance education.
• Ask the professional in your chosen field(s) all the questions needed to make an informed career choice.
• Avail yourself of expert guidance in your search for future educational and preparatory needs and goals.
• Walk hand-in-hand with "one who knows" the road you're on.

Click here for an application to be a Mentee.

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