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What is a common career transition for PhD performers?
What is a common career transition for PhD performers?
- Moving into academia as professors.
- Becoming talent agents.
- Transitioning away from performing and exploring other paths. (correct)
- Remaining in full-time performing roles.
What is the initial, essential step for pursuing a performing arts career?
What is the initial, essential step for pursuing a performing arts career?
- Securing a talent agent
- Networking with industry professionals
- Seeking extensive training (correct)
- Building a strong online presence
According to Peggy Hickey, what is a key indicator of well-prepared performers?
According to Peggy Hickey, what is a key indicator of well-prepared performers?
- Graduation from strong college programs. (correct)
- Extensive professional experience outside of academic environments.
- Having a large and supportive family.
- Graduation from high school programs with strong performance focus.
What should guide your choice in selecting a teacher?
What should guide your choice in selecting a teacher?
What key benefits does Cassie Abate attribute to a college education for performers?
What key benefits does Cassie Abate attribute to a college education for performers?
What is a primary element of the entertainment industry?
What is a primary element of the entertainment industry?
What is one recommendation for students researching performance programs?
What is one recommendation for students researching performance programs?
What career focused shift has taken place in universities and colleges in the last 30 years?
What career focused shift has taken place in universities and colleges in the last 30 years?
Who should students consult with when researching specific program details?
Who should students consult with when researching specific program details?
What is a vital trait necessary for a performing arts career?
What is a vital trait necessary for a performing arts career?
When choosing a performing arts program, what is the first step to take?
When choosing a performing arts program, what is the first step to take?
What is the best way to find information on a performing arts program?
What is the best way to find information on a performing arts program?
Which of the following is NOT a suggested step when researching a performing arts program?
Which of the following is NOT a suggested step when researching a performing arts program?
What is the key difference highlighted between a university and a conservatory?
What is the key difference highlighted between a university and a conservatory?
Why should you explore various program specializations?
Why should you explore various program specializations?
Which type of degree program typically includes a broad liberal arts education alongside specific major studies in the performing arts?
Which type of degree program typically includes a broad liberal arts education alongside specific major studies in the performing arts?
An aspiring musical theater performer is most likely to find specialized training in which of the following?
An aspiring musical theater performer is most likely to find specialized training in which of the following?
What is the primary focus of a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program, compared to a Bachelor of Arts program?
What is the primary focus of a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program, compared to a Bachelor of Arts program?
For performers, which statement is most accurate regarding doctorate (PhD) degrees in the performing arts?
For performers, which statement is most accurate regarding doctorate (PhD) degrees in the performing arts?
If an aspiring dancer wants to study a specific dance form after their bachelor's degree, which degree program most likely they pursue?
If an aspiring dancer wants to study a specific dance form after their bachelor's degree, which degree program most likely they pursue?
Which type of educational institution is most likely to offer an Associate’s degree in Performing Arts?
Which type of educational institution is most likely to offer an Associate’s degree in Performing Arts?
A performer who is transitioning from formal education might choose to pursue further training in which of the following?
A performer who is transitioning from formal education might choose to pursue further training in which of the following?
What is a common career trajectory for performers?
What is a common career trajectory for performers?
What is a primary benefit of a performing arts program offering a senior showcase?
What is a primary benefit of a performing arts program offering a senior showcase?
What is a key difference between choosing a general performing arts program versus a specialized program?
What is a key difference between choosing a general performing arts program versus a specialized program?
What is typically the most important for a performing arts conservatory when admitting a new student?
What is typically the most important for a performing arts conservatory when admitting a new student?
When evaluating programs, what should a potential student consider in regards to location and size?
When evaluating programs, what should a potential student consider in regards to location and size?
Besides financial aid, what other crucial factor should a potential student investigate regarding housing and finances?
Besides financial aid, what other crucial factor should a potential student investigate regarding housing and finances?
What should guide the selection of an educational institution for a performer?
What should guide the selection of an educational institution for a performer?
What was a typical career path, for dance graduates of college programs, prior to the early 1990's?
What was a typical career path, for dance graduates of college programs, prior to the early 1990's?
What is a common characteristic of dance studios in major cities?
What is a common characteristic of dance studios in major cities?
What specific dance professional is mentioned as having launched many commercial dancers careers in Los Angeles?
What specific dance professional is mentioned as having launched many commercial dancers careers in Los Angeles?
What should a performer do, if they cannot access a known professional studio?
What should a performer do, if they cannot access a known professional studio?
What is a suggested strategy for finding opportunities in the performing arts, even without access to a major city?
What is a suggested strategy for finding opportunities in the performing arts, even without access to a major city?
Why should aspiring performers consider working with multiple teachers?
Why should aspiring performers consider working with multiple teachers?
What is a key factor to consider when evaluating performing arts training programs or instructors?
What is a key factor to consider when evaluating performing arts training programs or instructors?
What should you do when confronted with a seemingly unbelievable opportunity?
What should you do when confronted with a seemingly unbelievable opportunity?
What is an approach recommended to increase your chances in the performing arts?
What is an approach recommended to increase your chances in the performing arts?
What should you do if you have doubts about a school's legitimacy?
What should you do if you have doubts about a school's legitimacy?
What is emphasized as a critical action to take after high school for aspiring performers?
What is emphasized as a critical action to take after high school for aspiring performers?
Which approach is considered ineffective for achieving success in a performing arts career?
Which approach is considered ineffective for achieving success in a performing arts career?
What is suggested as an important factor in selecting a performing arts program?
What is suggested as an important factor in selecting a performing arts program?
What is highlighted as a major misconception among aspiring performers after high school?
What is highlighted as a major misconception among aspiring performers after high school?
What should be the top priority of students studying for a career in the performing arts?
What should be the top priority of students studying for a career in the performing arts?
Which of the following options best describes the responsibility of a student in their training?
Which of the following options best describes the responsibility of a student in their training?
If a degree program does not include certain classes needed for success, what should a student who majors in dance do?
If a degree program does not include certain classes needed for success, what should a student who majors in dance do?
What is a critical factor for students to ensure they succeed in their performing arts training?
What is a critical factor for students to ensure they succeed in their performing arts training?
How should students approach their education if they have specific professional goals outside of their major?
How should students approach their education if they have specific professional goals outside of their major?
Which of the following best describes an alternative path to a formal university education for aspiring performers?
Which of the following best describes an alternative path to a formal university education for aspiring performers?
What is a typical benefit of attending a conservatory program for a performer?
What is a typical benefit of attending a conservatory program for a performer?
For performers who skip college, what is a common factor that contributes to their early professional success?
For performers who skip college, what is a common factor that contributes to their early professional success?
What is a primary advantage of pursuing a college degree for performers, despite its lack of guarantee of success?
What is a primary advantage of pursuing a college degree for performers, despite its lack of guarantee of success?
Apart from improving skills, what other career opportunities can be available to college-educated performers?
Apart from improving skills, what other career opportunities can be available to college-educated performers?
Flashcards
Importance of Training
Importance of Training
Training is essential for a successful performing career, regardless of age or prior experience.
Higher Education and Success
Higher Education and Success
Most careers, including those in entertainment, require further education beyond high school to gain necessary skills.
Types of Higher Education
Types of Higher Education
Options include university, college, and conservatory degrees in theater, voice, or dance.
Shift in Academia
Shift in Academia
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Self-Improvement in the Arts
Self-Improvement in the Arts
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PhD performers transition
PhD performers transition
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Importance of college programs
Importance of college programs
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Choreographer's perspective
Choreographer's perspective
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Skills gained in college
Skills gained in college
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Researching top schools
Researching top schools
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Bachelor's Degrees in Performing Arts
Bachelor's Degrees in Performing Arts
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Showcase Performance
Showcase Performance
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Specialized Programs
Specialized Programs
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Associate's Degrees
Associate's Degrees
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Admission Standards
Admission Standards
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Master's Degrees
Master's Degrees
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Doctorate Degrees in Performing Arts
Doctorate Degrees in Performing Arts
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Program Size
Program Size
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Conservatories
Conservatories
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Audition Process
Audition Process
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Career Trajectories
Career Trajectories
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Focus on Specific Genres
Focus on Specific Genres
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Flexibility in Education
Flexibility in Education
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Matching Talent and Goals
Matching Talent and Goals
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Researching Faculty
Researching Faculty
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Evaluating Alumni Success
Evaluating Alumni Success
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Program Opportunities
Program Opportunities
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University vs. Conservatory
University vs. Conservatory
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Professional Training Programs
Professional Training Programs
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Alternative Training in Big Cities
Alternative Training in Big Cities
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Conservatory Programs
Conservatory Programs
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Impact of College Education
Impact of College Education
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Direct Transition to Professional Work
Direct Transition to Professional Work
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Local Opportunities
Local Opportunities
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Summer Intensives
Summer Intensives
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Multiple Teachers
Multiple Teachers
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Caution Against Scams
Caution Against Scams
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Local Connections
Local Connections
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Own Your Training
Own Your Training
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Training Priorities
Training Priorities
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Cross-Disciplinary Study
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Researching Schools
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Skills Over Requirements
Skills Over Requirements
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Avoiding Complacency
Avoiding Complacency
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Make Time to Succeed
Make Time to Succeed
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Empty Guarantees
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Proactive Ambition
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Education as a Priority
Education as a Priority
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Career Launch of Dancers
Career Launch of Dancers
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Wes Veldink
Wes Veldink
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Dance Education Focus
Dance Education Focus
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Audition Culture
Audition Culture
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Researching Opportunities
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