SUMMER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS

Each summer, the Walnut Hill School, in Natick, MA, offers young artists from all over the world an extensive summer school for the arts. Students can study ballet opera theatre, visual arts, or writing & publishing.  The programs in the summer school for the arts provide students with individualized instruction, group classes, and opportunities for performances and exhibitions. Students live in residence halls on Walnut Hill’s 30-acre campus. Proximity to Boston and Cambridge allows summer school participants many opportunities to attend concerts and performances at some of the most highly acclaimed cultural and educational institutions in the world. There are three summer dance programs offered:  a dance program for 7-10 year olds, the summer youth dance program for 10-13 year olds, and the summer dance program for 13-17 year olds.   Serious, aspiring dancers are taught by world-renowned artists, in a demanding yet supportive atmosphere.  Walnut Hill Alumni include famous dancers, including Gillian Murphy, principal dancer with the American Ballet Theater. The opera programs involve a trip to Europe, where students expand their minds by exploring the culture of their art. Opera students participate in intensive study on campus, travel to La Scala opera house and the Verona Opera Festival in Italy, and ... [more..]

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HOW TO GAUGE MARTIAL ARTS SUCCESS

There are two forms of MMA business. First, there's the mixed martial arts shop, where a practitioner can buy uniforms, mats, belts, and other mma items. This is the "soft selling" part of mma. I call it "soft selling" because it becomes easier to sell these products to practitioners and those who have already decided to try mixed martial arts. The possible generated profit is enough for continued business growth. To think of it, it all boils down to a ready market who would be the ones looking for you and not you looking for them. This scenario is the ideal business. However, such is not the case for the "hard selling" part of mixed martial arts. This is the entirety of the craft. "Hard selling" corresponds the marketing of mixed martial arts as a whole to new practitioners who may or may never have heard of it. This is where hard work begins. How do you convince someone to try something new? How do you tell someone you do not know that it is for their own good? Will they even believe you? It is because of the latter that a lot of thought is given to come up ... [more..]

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THE COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS: ARTS AND DESIGN SCHOOL TRAINING TURNS TALENT INTO CAREER

If you're one of those professionals who believes that a career should be more than just a paycheck, then a college of applied arts may be for you. You can parlay your creative talents into a respectable salary in art niches such as graphic design, performance art and gallery curator. Arts and Design School: The Benefits of Distance Learning Because art and design programs are inherently visual, they sync well with the distance learning format. You'll appreciate the variety of standard benefits that online study has to offer: classes from home, convenient scheduling, reduced expenses, and the ability to maintain your personal and professional obligations, just to name a few. As an arts student, you'll love the way the online degree format develops the technical skills that could give you the edge in a competitive hiring market. College of Applied Arts: Program FAQs Committing to a particular field of study for four or five years deserves thoughtful consideration. Here are just a few frequently asked questions that potential art and design school students have: From Classroom to Career: What to Expect The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics paints an encouraging picture of the employment opportunities for graduates of arts ... [more..]

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WOULD YOU MAKE A GOOD MARTIAL ARTS PROFESSIONAL? TAKE A QUIZ AND FIND OUT!

How can you find out where you stand? Iâ??ve created a measuring tool to help you, whether you are considering opening a school or you own a school and need perspective on your role. You will discover if owning a school is for you, or if you are the right person to own a school. Most of us launch our school with dreams of influencing hundreds of students. As the Core Dynamic of Clarity of Purpose illustrates, that is not enough to make a school grow. This questionnaire covers 100 key points in 10 categories. It is not scientific, but it is helpful and, according to the guys I tested it on, very powerful. Score yourself a point for each YES. There are 10 categories of questions. Of course, there could be more categories and questions, but these questions will stimulate your thinking, helping you to make a good decision. Martial Arts School Owner Preparation Questionnaire 1. Preparation and timing 2. Your business skills 3. Strategic planning 4. Sales strategies and tactics 5. Systems for student service 6. Profitability timeline 7. Your school as a success 8. The key numbers and assets 9. The Core Dynamics 10. Are you the ... [more..]

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