Inspired to Dance by Mande Dagenais

For All Those Who Dream of Dancing

Many young girls — and an increasing number of young boys — dream of becoming dancers…whether ballerinas, hip hop stars or Broadway legends. Dance schools, college programs, dance competitions, and musical auditions are overflowing with enthusiastic youngsters and those no longer so young.

What does it truly take these days to realize those dreams?

According to Mande Dagenais, a choreographer/director and producer with more than twenty-five years and seventy stage shows to her credit, it takes more than just talent. In her new book, Inspired to Dance—Everything You Need to Know about Becoming a Professional Dancer without Breaking a Leg (©2/10, $19.95 paperback, www.inspiredtodancethebook.com  Dagenais details what it really takes to be in “show business.” She reviews the entire process of a dancer’s journey from dream to goal to commitment to getting the part. While dispensing no-nonsense advice, she also shares personal anecdotes.

Some of the ins and outs of the business covered in Inspired to Dance include:

 How training + versatility = options

 Audition dos and don’ts

 Where and how to find work

 How to manage the business aspect of your talent

 How to sustain longevity in your career

Bottom line, anyone interested in a career in dance needs to know what it really takes to get in, be in, and survive in the business, and that’s exactly what Inspired to Dance teaches!

Many dream of being on stage, on the big screen, or seeing their name in lights but only few ever make it. Now dancers truly can start out on the right foot with this insider advice!

In my view Inspired to Dance is a superb read and provides a fountain of information, hints, tips and many truly inspirational gems that will cross over into other every day professions that you may aspire too.  In truth, the book is about moving into a dancing career and you will find much of what you need to help you down that path as the author imparts her wealth of knowledge and experience, however throughout the book you could substitute the word dance for any other career and you will be inspired to achieve your goals.  This book is just an inspiration and worth a read whatever your dreams!

“Following your heart is key to being happy and feeling fulfilled in your life and career. If you do not follow your heart, you will never be truly happy“.

“No one knows you better than you and it is you who must consider what positions you can slot into most comfortably and most naturally based on your talent type and your goals. Be completely honest with yourself”.

“If you see a door is slightly ajar, go ahead and open it. You just never know what is waiting on the other side”.

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Further praise for Inspired to Dance  

“Inspired to Dance takes you behind the curtain and reveals what it really takes to break into the business. An indispensable guide for aspiring dancers.”

~ Ben Vereen, Tony and Drama Desk Award Winner

“A singer needs a voice coach, an actor needs an acting coach, a dancer needs this book.”

~ Lou Paciocco, Film and Stage Producer, Creator of La Cage Aux Folles

and An Evening at La Cage; celebrity impersonation revues

For purchase your copy, visit www.inspiredtodancethebook.com