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DO WHAT YOU LOVE PROFESSIONALLY
Learn how to overcome your self doubt and break into the performance industry with confidence.
Step 1. Your Edge
Learn the ways to give yourself an edge over the competition, along with how to overcome self doubt, and how you can have unshakeable self confidence.
Step 2. Your Skills
Learn how to do an accurate assessment of your current skills so that you'll know whether you need to improve them, add more, or both.
Step 3. Your Dream Job
Learn the pros and cons of each job type. Choose jobs based on your top priorities, along with advice on how to overcome common obstacles.
Step 4. Your Plan
Learn how to create a custom plan based around your specific needs and circumstances, and proven ways on how you can successfully execute your plan.
Step 5. Your Dream Team
You'll learn how to determine which teachers and coaches are the most capable at helping you to meet your goals, as quickly as possible.
Step 6. Audition Essentials
This step will cover how to create eye catching photos, and a top notch resume' even when you don't have any, or a lot of professional experience.
Step 7. Nail Your Audition
You'll learn the do's and don't of auditions, along with how to pull focus in a good way, and we'll share insider tips on how to nail your auditions
Step 8. Continued Success
This step covers what to expect after you nail your audition, along with how to be the person everyone wants to work with to help you to work consistently.
The courses are ideal for all types of aspiring performers, specialty acts, and dancers who are eager to break into the performance industry.
ANY QUESTIONS?
Check out these frequently asked questions and answers.
Who is the course suitable for?
The course is for anyone who is serious about becoming a professional dancer or a professional performer.
What will I learn from this course?
You will learn what it takes to be “audition ready” so that you can successfully break into the industry. From how to develop the mental strength required to work in a competitive industry, to how to overcome the common obstacles that cause most people to give up, along with how to outshine your competition, and how to work consistently - just to name a few.
Do I need to already have a skill to take this course?
No. All you need is a true passion for performing, and you can choose a skill during the course.
What materials do I need for the course?
The course is online, and as long as you have internet access, you can take the course on a computer or tablet, or even a phone. You will also be provided with a course book that will have lessons for you to complete, so you’ll need a pen or pencil for the lessons, and any note taking you’d like to do.
How long will it take to complete the course?
Honestly, it depends. Let me start by saying that we’ve tried to think of everything to help you to get working ASAP. For example, Step 2 will share ways for you to begin working quickly. That said, the online course videos get right to the point as far as what you will need to do to successfully break into the industry, and those can all be watched within a week or so. How long it will take for you to achieve what is needed to be “audition ready” will depend on the type of jobs you’d like to pursue, and how close you already are to having the skills required.
How old do I need to be to take the course?
16 and up. If you are under the age of 18, you will need written consent from a parent or guardian. You can click the “book a call” button to schedule a call with Penelope, yourself and your parent(s) to learn more.
Will I receive any certification upon completion?
Not yet. We are in the process of developing the requirements to receive a certification. Please join the waitlist and we will notify you with updates.
When and where do the courses take place?
Once you are enrolled in a course and you have received your course book, you will be given access to the online video lessons which you can watch anytime.
What if I have questions or need help during the course?
You can email us with your questions, and we’ll do our best to respond in less than 24 hours.
Can I access the course content after completion?
Yes. Course enrollment includes lifetime access.
Can I take the course if I don’t live in the USA?
Yes. Aside from any cultural differences, you should be able to apply everything that the course teaches on how to be “audition ready” and how to work consistently in any country.
Do you offer refunds?
As enrollment provides full access to all of the course content, we regret that we are unable to offer refunds. We kindly ask that you consider your purchase carefully before completing checkout.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Book a call to ask questions and decide whether the courses are right for you.
About Penelope
Penelope's 1st recital, 3 years old.
Penelope trained for over 20 years in ballet, tap, jazz, & acrobatics.
Penelope Carr (middle left) Sandcastle's American Glitz
Penelope Carr, in "Dreamin" - Sandcastle's American Glitz
Penelope performed professionally for 7 years, as a dancer, an acrobat, and as a magician's assistant.
Passing the Torch
When Penelope's daughter, Sarah showed an interest in aerial arts at 12 years old, Penelope began mentoring her alongside her coaches and teachers. When Sarah was 14 she was invited to a national aerial competition. Penelope helped her choose music and elements, she helped her develop the routines, and worked with her on her musicality and stage presence, and she even made her costumes. Sarah competed in 2 categories, lyra and silk, which she won 1st place in her age division for each, and to both their surprise, she won the "Best All Around" title out of approximately 100 other competitors, that included teachers and professionals. This gave Sarah the confidence to know that she could pursue a professional career.
Penelope's daughter, Sarah performing her national award winning lyra routine, 14 years old.
Sarah performing her national award winning silk routine, 14 years old.
Even though Penelope initially struggled to break into the industry, and once she finally did, she describes it as an, "awkward thud," she was determined to make sure that Sarah was better prepared to break into the industry, and wouldn't have to struggle the way she had to without the help of an experienced mentor.
Sarah, making the cut for Cirque du Soleil, 18 years old.
Sarah as Lucy - "The Beatle's LOVE" show by Cirque du Soleil
FUNNY STORY: When Sarah was learning the part of Lucy shown in the photo above, she enters by being dropped from high up (approx. 40-50 feet) to swing fast from one side of the stage to the other on the loop, without a safety net. She said that as she was getting ready to drop in and swing across for the first time, the stagehands warned her that every "Lucy" has screamed the first time because it's really scary being so high, and going so fast. Upon hearing this, Sarah immediately decided that she wouldn't scream, and she didn't.
Sarah in "The Beatles LOVE" show by Cirque du Soleil
Sarah in "The Beatles LOVE" show by Cirque du Soleil
Sarah is in her 8th year of performing professionally, and is currently performing as a character and specialty artist where she performs hula hoop at The Atomic Saloon in Las Vegas.
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