238. How Do Dancers Make Money?

The Business of Dance: Revealing the 3 Paths to Income for Professional Dancers. This episode pulls back the curtain on the financial realities of dance careers through a fascinating analysis of booking patterns and relationship-building. Discover the surprising statistics that show how much work Dana has booked from established relationships rather than auditions. Learn why unpaid passion projects often fuel paid opportunities, and explore the universal value-creation formula that applies to dancers and entrepreneurs alike.

This episode will help you:

• Understand the three primary ways dancers secure paying work

• See the crucial connection between unpaid artistic projects and paid opportunities

• Recognize the "full-time job" of community relationship maintenance

• Apply a simple 6-step formula for creating and monetizing value

• Balance artistic passion with practical business strategy

• Transform your perspective on dance as both an art form and a viable career

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