54. See & Be Seen: Creating Pathways from High School to College Dance
Description
In this episode, I am joined by Anne Bak Marine and Lindsay Chirio-Humenay from Eisenhower Dance Detroit to discuss their transformative event, See & Be Seen. This two-day collegiate dance experience connects high school dancers with college dance programs, helping them navigate the often overwhelming path from high school to higher education in dance.
Anne and Lindsay share how the program has evolved from a small in-studio event to a statewide (and growing!) hub for dance college recruitment, complete with auditions, classes, workshops, and expert-led panels for both students and their families. They also reflect on their personal journeys through college dance programs in Michigan, and how those experiences inform their current work.
What We Cover:
✨ The origins and evolution of See & Be Seen
🎓 How the event bridges high school dancers with college programs
🧠 Health, wellness & mental health support for dancers
📚 Parent "nugget" sessions covering FAFSA, housing, campus life & more
💡 Advice for dancers on how to get the most out of the event
💬 Reflections on what success means in a dance career
🛠 The skills and confidence college dance programs build both on and off the stage
Learn more about the event:
REGISTER FOR SEEN & BE SEEN: www.eisenhowerdance.org/beseen
EISENHOWER DANCE DETROIT WEBSITE: www.eisenhowerdance.org
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/eisenhowerdancedetroit
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