The Transition From Competitive Dancer to Professional Dancer

Guests - Menina Fortunato and Sissa Strain

Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor

In Episode 186 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, industry professionals Menina Fortunato and Sissa Strain give us their best advice for dancers making the transition from the competitive world to the professional world.

Topics Include:

•  Things that make you stand out as a beginner in the industry
•  Why networking is so important at the start of your career
•  How to navigate the feast or famine nature of a professional dance career

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• Sissa Strain teaches weekly classes at Broadway Dance Center!
• Commercial Dance Intensive Summer Program - July 14-27 in Nashville, TN.
• Learn more about Menina's Mentoring Platform and listen to her podcast The Business of Dance!

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