The Economy and the Dance/Entertainment Industry

Let's not look at this time as a time of lack of, but let's change the perspective to a time of abundance.

Many dancers and their parents worry about the state of the economy and the dance/entertainment industry.

Many more worry that dance is not a serious career and that you won't be able to make a living at it. There are many college and university grads that are unemployed even though they received an education.

Many dancers work. Look at all the concerts that still sell out that hire many dancers and all the dancers touring with shows as a result of America's Best Dance Crew, Dancing with the Stars and SYTYCD!

Although we do agree that an education is very important, being able to follow your dreams is just as important.

In the past during recessions and the great depression, entertainment and the arts always thrive.

People are always looking to be entertained and to forget and dance as well as the movies, shows and all forms of entertainment play an important role during these times.

Although it is really sad and unfortunate that many people are losing their jobs, we are very resilient and will get through tough times.

When one door closes, another opens.

Everything happens for a reason and will make us be better and stronger in the end.

The media uses a lot of fear that paralizes people from moving forward and reaching for their dreams. Don't be afraid. Things may be tough, but things will be o.k.

Losing a job is terrible but maybe as a result, people will go back to school and pursue the dreams that maybe they didn't before due to that job. The auto industry is suffering. Is this a bad thing for us a whole? Again, it is sad for those losing jobs, but less car sales means for fresh air for us and future generations to breathe.

Many things are happening so that we can better ourselves as a society and to help heal the Earth. The Earth has suffered a lot as a result of cars, industries and many of these industries are the ones suffering now.

Sometimes we need to hit rock bottom to come back on top and I think the time is here that we are starting to rebuild and get better.

Lots of people are still spending a lot of money on going to shows, concerts, events, movies and entertainment.

Maybe this is the time when dance work and work in the entertainment industry will be considered "real" jobs and not just something to do for fun.