Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
All About Agents & Casting Directors
Guests - Jim Keith and Jason Styres
Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor
In Episode 98 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, casting director Jason Styres and dance agent Jim Keith sit down with Courtney and Lesley to explain what their respective roles are in relation to professional dancers, and how competitive dance can be a great training tool for the commercial dance world.
Topics Include:
- How to cultivate a good relationship with casting directors, and why reputation matters
- What agents do (and do not do)
- Why having a digital footprint is important for competitive dancers wanting to pursue a professional career
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- Jason Styres - @CastingByJasonStyres
- Jim Keith - @jimkeith76
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