Make Dance Your Business

WITH FRAN KIRMSER

Personal Coaching

One-on-One With Fran

Fran Kirmser is a two-time Tony Award–winning producer, former professional dancer, and the creator of Make Dance Your Business. With more than two decades of experience in dance, theater, and arts consulting for stage and screen, Fran has built a career helping dancers and arts-based entrepreneurs turn their passion into sustainable, purpose-filled work.

Coaching for Emerging Artists, Seasoned Dancers, and Dance Companies

What's Included

Coaching that Covers What You Actually Need to Thrive in Dance

Your coaching package can include:

Auditioning & Reels

Learn where and how to audition and prepare the tools resume, reels, websites, you need for digital submissions and in person auditions

Career Strategy

Develop a career plan of where you’re at, where you want to go, and how to get there

Online Presence, Marketing & PR

Let’s look at your online presence: social media, website, and personal brand.

Self-Producing

Make a tailored plan and realize your project to stage or screen

Financial Planning

Learn budgeting, investing, and insurance for dance professionals so you can build wealth and take artistic risks without financial worry

Fundraising & Grant Writing

Build a compelling vision and learn how to pitch it successfully

They Made Dance Their Business

“Fran has an exceptional wealth of knowledge in the arts and entertainment industry. In learning the Business of Dance under her guidance, I've been able to seamlessly transition from undergrad to my professional career with confidence." 
Isio-MayaNYU Tisch / The Lion King/
MSA Talent Agency
Isio-Maya
"Fran's courses and coaching sessions helped me so much to set up my career after college including landing the musical theater jobs I was seeking!”
Megan BoyleAiley Fordham/Pre Pro Broadway
Megan Boyle
"I'm so excited to have been hired by Ballet Hispanico, my first job right after graduation! I approached the company after taking Fran's course and it was so helpful to know how to navigate my communication professionally”
Isabel RoblesJMU/Ballet Hispanico
Isabel Robles
"Fran has a vast amount of experience in the field and her courses break everything down so it's effortless, inspired and fun! Her teachings continue to open up opportunities for my career, company and the creation and production of new work"
Jessica ChenChoreographer
Jessica Chen
"Fran's constant and ongoing support and guidance really made the difference in my reaching my goals"
Chloe Michael TKnick City Dancers/Steps Conservatory
Chloe Michael T
"Interacting with Fran one on one on zoom was key in my learning the business of dance and getting my career and life organized!"
Jalyn PotsdamPeridance Contemporary Dance Company
Jalyn Potsdam
The financial information Fran provides in her lessons really demystify how to manage, save and invest money. As dancers we don't get this information anywhere and it was a game changer for me. This field can be scary but taking the class always made me feel grounded.
Dominic Roberts Ailey/Fordham
Dominic Roberts
Working with Fran has truly been a blessing not only is she the most selfless soul I have worked with, she has helped me to become so secure in my artistry and business practice as an emerging professional.
Jarren McKade KolisnekBoston Conservatory/Urban Talent
Jarren McKade Kolisnek
Working with Fran via zoom has been invaluable for my career planning. Taking her course early on gave me a great base of business knowledge!
Sydney BridgeforthGriz Girl NBA / NYU Tisch
Sydney Bridgeforth
Fran makes you believe you can do it and then gives you the tools to make it happen!
Gabriel SharpDancer/Photographer
Gabriel Sharp
"Having Fran's company's review of my materials helped me to after and secure the opportunities I was seeking"
Jennifer MoralesAdelphi University, Dancer/Model
Jennifer Morales
“Working with Fran has truly been a game changer. She has helped me figure out what I want to do, helped me curate all of my material and learn how to make connections which ultimately led me to booking the musicals I wanted to get into.”
Abigail Marie CurranDancer/Singer/Actor
Abigail Marie Curran

How to Get Started

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FAQs

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What is coaching for?

Coaching is for emerging or seasoned dance professionals as well as studio owners who want another experienced partner to help them advance their career goals.

Coaching is more personal and tailored to individual circumstances and goals. The MDYB course provides a great dive into essential information needed to make a career out of dance. 

Fran is a two-time Tony award winning dancer and producer with decades of experience in the dance industry. Many of those years have been dedicated to helping other dancers. Read her full bio .

Based on availability and goals

If you’re not sure full 1-1 coaching is for you. Consider doing our self-paced, Make Dance Your Business course or reading Fran’s book: A Life in Dance.