Professional Pathway

A cohort-based mentorship and professional development program for choreographers, creative entrepreneurs, and emerging dance companies

Six weeks of strategy, management and implementation led by Tracie Stanfield

A professional pathway for choreographers and emerging dance companies that combines artistic mentorship, strategic consulting, and hands-on organizational support.

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Fall Session: October 4 - November 13, 2026

Each participant receives:

  • Weekly 75 minute cohort strategy and resource meeting with Tracie Stanfield

    Sundays 6-7:30pmET

  • Weekly individual artist/company foundational and managerial support

  • Customized action plan and weekly individual 30 minute meetings

  • Access to templates and resources

  • Accountability and deadlines

  • Final showcase performance opportunity

INVESTMENT: $895 for six weeks of creative and foundational support

  • Flexible, expert advice when you need it. Support across a range of topics—from defining artistic vision, and creative process support to pitch materials and resources to audience development and next steps in career development, This focused schedule will help clarify your goals, process and identify opportunities for growth.

  • Personalized action plans for creatives, choreographers and company directors to strengthen artistic vision and the infrastructure needed to sustain it.

  • Artists completing the Professional Pathway are invited to perform in NYC as guests of Synthesis DANCE Collective November 14, 2026.

  • Artistic Development

    • Defining artistic voice

    • Creative process support

    • Rehearsal planning

    • Mission and vision

    • Organizational structure

    • Budget planning

    • Creative & Operational policies

    Career Growth

    • Pitch materials

    • Artist bios

    • Press kits

    • Grant readiness

    • Festival applications

    • Targeted list of presenters

    Production Support

    • Showcase preparation

    • Technical needs

    • Marketing strategy

    • Audience development

    As well as individual creative’s needs and values

Let’s Work Together

If you're interested in joining Professional Pathway, complete the form with a few details about you, your creative work and/or project. We'll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.