Are you a dancer considering what’s next—either alongside your dance career or beyond?
Career Transition for Dancers (CTFD) is here to support both current and former dancers as they navigate change, build longevity in their professional paths and explore new possibilities.
Career Transition For Dancers celebrates the years of dedication, resilience and adaptability that make dancers well equipped to embrace new challenges and thrive in any career they pursue. We recognize that dancers may explore new opportunities for many reasons—such as injury, age or other life changes—and that these transitions can bring unique challenges and a need for support. Whether you’re looking to supplement your dance career or develop expertise in a new field, we offer career counseling, programming and resources to help you take your next steps with confidence.
If you are considering getting a certificate, license or college degree, our career counselors can support you in exploring your career and educational options, applying for a scholarship and strategies for navigating the transition to school and securing work.
CTFD offers three scholarships for dancers seeking to further their education:
- Professional Development Grants
- Undergraduate Studies Scholarship
- Alex Dube Graduate Degree Scholarship
Additionally, our companion program, The Dancers’ Resource, provides resources such as mental health support through short-term counseling and support groups, advocacy through healthcare referrals, guidance on health insurance, workers’ compensation and disability insurance, as well as educational workshops and emergency financial assistance.
Please register or log in to our Entertainment Community Fund Portal to access our workshops, programs and services. Our portal is designed to cater to your individual needs and interests, offering access to a wide range of resources and support—all with the guidance and understanding of what it takes to build a life and career in the arts.
Am I eligible?
For new participants the first step is to attend a Career Center Orientation.
Seminars, Webinars and Select Workshops:
- Open to established and early career professional dancers in the performing arts and entertainment industry.
Individual Career Counseling and Groups:
- Open to established dancers with a minimum of five years of experience in the performing arts and entertainment industry.
Get in touch:
No matter where you live in the U.S., we’re here to help. Get in touch with your nearest regional office at:
Eastern Region
212.221.7300, ext. 259
careercentereast@entertainmentcommunity.org
Central Region
312.880.1536
careercentercentral@entertainmentcommunity.org
Western Region
323.933.9244, ext. 450
careercenterwest@entertainmentcommunity.org
This program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in Partnership with the City Council.
