It’s Time to Make
Dance Your Business
Make Dance Your Business is the premier, self-paced online course for building
a thriving and sustainable career in dance that lasts a lifetime.
Learn How to Create Dance Reels, Audition,
Network, Fundraise and more!
The Course
Premier, self-paced course for building a thriving dance career
Make Dance Your Business is an online course that helps aspiring and active dance professionals learn how to build a career and life centered around their passion and commitment to dance. At a glance, our course:
- Is self-paced and fully remote
- Built on decades of experience in the industry
- Features guidance by award winning dancer/producer, Fran Kirmser
- Covers commercial and concert dance
You Know How to Dance, But Do You Know…
What's Included
Discover all that you will learn from this course
Skillful dancer find themselves at a loss when it comes to building a life out of their passion. Make Dance Your Business fills in these gaps by offering detailed instruction on:
Dance Reels & Online Presence
Learn the best practices for how to make dance reels, websites, and a social media platform to build your personal brand and get found online.
Auditioning
Fundraising
Learn Grant Writing and how to skillfully fund your choreography, company, studio or project by expanding your network and crafting a compelling vision to pitch individual supporters and corporate sponsors.
Networking & Marketing
Learn how to find and secure better dance auditions and opportunities by professionally putting yourself out there and making yourself known with efficacy and authenticity.
Money Management
Learn how to manage money as a dancer, including: side hustles while auditioning, personal budgeting, tackling taxes, student loan debt, and insurance for dancers.
Agents
Learn what you need to know to work with agents as a dancer, including: when you need them, when you don’t, and how to find one.
Building Wealth
Learn how to build wealth through financial planning and investing.
Strategic Career Planning
Learn how to develop a clear long term vision for your career in dance that will sustain you for years to come.
Receive Expert Instruction on The Business of Dance.
They Made Dance Their Business
MSA Talent Agency
About
Fran Kirmser, Award-Winning
Dancer and Producer
Fran Kirmser is a two-time Tony Award-winning producer, author, and dancer, and is the facilitator and mind behind Make Dance Your Business.
Personal Coaching
Interested in 1-1 Coaching?
Dive into 1-1 Coaching with Fran Kirmser:
Covers topics such as: Auditioning, Fundraising, Self Producing, Press, Career Strategy, Financial Planning, Institutional Assessments and Marketing
For emerging artists, seasoned artists, and dance companies
Built on decades of experience in the dance industry
Tailored around your career and goals
In depth planning, analysis, and accountability
FAQs
Have some questions?
What is Make Dance Your Business?
Make Dance Your Business is an online, self-paced course that covers everything dancers need to know to build a career in dance that lasts a lifetime. It goes beyond dancing and covers the real-life items we don’t get in dance class, like financial planning, building a brand, working with agents, and more.
How do I enroll?
Enroll for the course via our teachable page HERE.
What material will I need throughout the course?
Regular access to a computer or tablet. A notepad and pen. A printer is also recommended to download and print certain materials.
How long does it take to complete?
Make Dance Your Business is entirely self-paced and can take anywhere from 5-10 hours to complete depending on individual student engagement and speed.
Is this course self paced?
Yes! Student are free to take the content at their own speed and can access it from anywhere!
Can I get additional guidance and feedback from Fran?
You can! Fran is available throughout the duration of the course for additional questions, 1-1 sessions, and deeper dives. She also offers additional 1-1 coaching for those that want more extensive help and guidance with their dance careers or studios.