Monique Michel
Dance Instructor / Studio Owner & Education Director
Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo/Caldwell Fine Arts
Caldwell, ID USA
“Being open-minded has helped me grow and be proactive rather than reactive.”
Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo/Caldwell Fine Arts
Caldwell, ID USA
“Being open-minded has helped me grow and be proactive rather than reactive.”
Dance Instructor / Studio Owner & Education Director
I actually have 2 jobs: I'm an arts educator by day at an Idaho college, and a traditional Mexican dance teacher too!
I have 2 jobs: my "day" job is Education Director for Caldwell Fine Arts at The College of Idaho. My "evening / all the time" job is dance teacher / studio owner :) My job at the college involves connecting the arts with the community. When artists come to Caldwell Fine Arts, it's my job to provide the outreach to schools and community centers or bring the students on to campus for live theatre experiences. My job at the studio is to teach share and perform traditional Mexican folk dances everywhere
Here's the first step for everyone
Meet with a business mentor and visit the local chamber of commerce. Join a network of fellow dance teachers and / or arts educators. Get involved in your community and serve on boards. Get to know local city officials. Especially when working in the arts sector, it's important to know local city laws, who's in charge where, where you can perform and / or bring in performances or even how to plan events. Have a business partner who can support you and offer career advice. Look for peer mentors.
"That dancing isn't a "real" job.. Owning a studio is nothing more than a hobby and it'll never bring in any "real" money...That real people have real jobs..People only take dance to "have fun" and it's not meant to be a way to make a living. "