whoo hoo, back to my old bloggin' self...actually, I have been working on a couple new posts, but none of them are ready for the blogosphere. I intended for my last blog to be sort of a two parter, with the tax nitty gritty in the first half, and then the more philosophical stuff in the "sequel." So without further adieu, here's PART 2 in all its glory. Doing my taxes this year was a superlative experience, I got a lot more than I had expected. Not only did the refundo kick some serious A$$, but my tax guy turned out to be a really cool dude, a showbiz zen master, if you will. Aside from dolling out precious tax tips and points of interest, he had a few very wise words that I thought were exceptionally applicable to dancers in NYC. Some of what he said was very similar to points I've made here previously, but I really liked his fresh take on it. For one thing, he talked about your headshots and resumes being like seeds, and the more of them that you plant around the city, the more likely that one of them will find the perfect spot and grow into a successful gig. This analogy is so absolutely true, and that's why it pays to have a good quality headshot that is flattering and eye-catching. But that's only half the equation, you are the one who has to get out there and sow all those beautiful seeds. Another thing that the zen master talked about was the importance of maintaining a good reputation in the industry. I could tell you lots of stories about people burning bridges and screwing themselves out of work. I can also tell you lots of stories where I made a decision that seemed stupid at that moment, but turned out to be really fortunate in the long run. Many times, people will throw away a working relationship at a moments notice if they get more money offered somewhere else. Try to work it out so you can do both, if there is a conflict. Otherwise, don't leave anyone hanging, have the courage to make a decision and inform both parties as soon as possible...DON'T WAIT! Lastly, Mark was just really supportive and echoed my sentiments that dancers gotta stick together, it doesn't matter if you are Equity or not, fierce or still in training...doesn't really matter, cuz in the grand scheme of things, we are all in the same boat, working and creating. It is counterproductive TO YOU and YOUR DREAMS to hate on other artists, so avoid it at all costs. Anyway, enough blogging for today, don't worry though, more to come soon!
"What you are thinking, you are becoming."
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