It's hard to write a brief blurb about yourself when it starts like this: I graduated with a degree in Performing Arts and Social Justice, with an emphasis in Dance. I ended up in Los Angeles where I'm attempting to start a business and make my way as an artist. One day, I woke up and went hey, I think I'm actually a starving artist. I primarily perform as a professional belly dancer, but also still have the occasional modern dance gig.
These are the things that Inspire me and the things (I like to think) I've learned, especially about being a dancer in LA. I also like to pass on information about classes, auditions and more in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
One of my by-weekly habits is browsing Craigslist just on the off chance that an audition or some other cool opportunity is buried in the gigs section. Today I found this and I just wanted to re-post it because one of the first things I did in LA was an internship at a talent agency in their dance department. Now I did it at the time because I wanted to work in a talent agency (dance department or not) but I think it’s a good way to see how the commercial dance industry works, if you’re into that kind of thing.
Personally, I am not a commercial dancer and I don’t have the desire to be so getting that knowledge wasn’t that helpful to me, but it was still interesting and helped me understand the LA scene a little more.
THE MOVEMENT / Dance Education & Choreography Department Intern needed
JOB DESCRIPTION
THE MOVEMENT is looking for interns to assist in our various departments. As an intern at THE MOVEMENT, you can expect to learn about the management side of the dance industry through duties that may include the following:
- Take audition appointments from casting directors and comunicate with clients and their agents; if applicable.
- Pull/email client materials for project submissions
- Use Breakdown Services and other casting websites
- Learn the process of how to choose which clients to submit on projects
- Screen new client submissions and view choreographers reels
- Assist with new client set up and paperwork/track materials.
- Heavy internet data collection and research.
- Attend showcases and performances with managers.
This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning first hand the operations of a management company that focuses on choreographers & dance educators.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be well organized, detail-oriented, have excellent phone and computer skills, be able to multi-task and succeed in fast-paced industry. A background or interest in dance is mandatory. A commitment of at least 15 hours a week is mandatory. Please, no one seeking representation. We would also prefer if you were not a dancer perusing a career in the entertainment industry at this time; i.e - auditioning, choreographing, teaching, etc.
Willing to work around work/school schedule. This is a NON-PAYING INTERNSHIP. You must also be located in Southern California.
Please email resumes to jim@movementmgmt.com
