The impace of mentorship

  • Expedited skill acquisition and refinement based on the individual’s needs which often leads to developing greater self-awareness, autonomy, and self-motivation with a growth mindset.

  • Access to industry contacts, creating opportunities to be seen and to learn what possibilities there are in dance. This will broaden their understanding of the wider range of dance styles and versatility

  • Support in navigating the pressures of performance, auditions, and expectations. This kind of support tends to develop a dancer’s resilience and healthy coping mechanisms for many of life’s challenges.

  • Motivational boosts and accountability from positive mentoring often helps students develop their own leadership skills, the desire to mentor younger students, and become advocates for the arts in their own communities

  • Understanding how to manage careers and strengthening the business mindset that will help them advocate for themselves in negotiation, navigating business, and potentially inspiring their own entrepreneurial endeavors

Origin Story

Creative Generations supports young dancers by fostering curiosity, creativity, and resilience in a safe environment. It helps them navigate challenges like physical strain and balancing school with dance practice. Through mentorship and resources like videos and career planning, the program aims to develop dancers' skills and personal growth, positioning Creative Generations as a unique mentorship program in the dance field.

As Creative Generations develops its community, we will seek to fill a void in the industry as “dancer-advocates” where we provide support in guiding them towards available programs that will help them achieve their dance goals. 

The gap from skilled dancer to pro is small but impactful. Mentors help bridge it. Without them, I wouldn't have known how to audition or how to find the companies for me to dance for. They prepared me for the intense change from 2 shows a year to 8 shows a week on tour. Getting through ballet company schedules - 9:30AM to 6:00PM, six days a week - would have been nearly impossible without mentors.

Mentoring Young Dancers for a Brighter Future

In today's world, leveraging the available technology allows us to match young dancers with dedicated mentors, ensuring that guidance and support are no longer left to mere chance. At Creative Generations, we embrace these aspiring dancers as part of our family, committed to standing by them for as long as necessary. Our ultimate goal is for these talented individuals to not only excel in their craft but also to experience the fulfillment of mentoring others, carrying forward a meaningful tradition that nurtures supportive communities, especially in challenging environments.