by Maureen Creigh

Do you dream of dancing and performing every day of your life? Is there a passion for being in Theatre or Film and feeling that you have to do it and nothing else? Then you are ready to begin the journey towards a Dance Career. But first, where do you belong and which path will you choose? Musical Theatre/Broadway, Hollywood, Concert Dance. Once you have chosen the path, you must proceed with confidence. There is a formula to follow. Start researching the talents and skills needed to enter the area you have chosen. Having a Dream isn’t enough. Now you must find out if you can make and keep that commitment. Without that you will not be successful.

Always be open to learning. Be prepared to work hard, accept rejection, have a good work ethic, be enthusiastic, respectful to others and always be positive. Be prepared to start at the bottom and learn with every rung of the ladder you climb to success. Egos not wanted here. Check it at the door. Professionalism is a must.
If you look around, you will discover many things you can learn. Observe people who have paid their dues and are now successful and at the top of their game.

If you stick to it there can be nothing but satisfaction in all you do. The main thing is that you enjoy the path you follow. There are many talented people in this world. What separates the successful ones is the ability to keep going and not give up. LIVE TO DANCE!

Always have belief in yourself, even when rejection comes your way, as it surely will. Know that none of it is personal. It’s part of the job of show business.

Your work has just begun.

Next time find out where to begin. What you need to do first, to make this exciting journey.

Need some assistance, Ms Creigh is available for private coaching and consultation. Give her call 818 769-6316

Born in England, Maureen Creigh began her professional career as a dancer/actor/singer in London, appearing in musicals, television, repertory and film.  After owning her dance studio in Connecticut for seven years, she became a teacher at Luigi's Dance Center in New York City.  She was invited to give master classes and guest teach at major dance studios and colleges in Europe and the United States on the East and West Coast.

Maureen has directed and choreographed productions in the U.S. and Europe.  Credits include works for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Opera House, Cologne, the New Theater, London and Adelaine Genee Theater, Surrey, England, among others.  She has been a segment producer for the American Choreography Awards in Los Angeles.  Ms.  Creigh is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dance and Bush-Davies Dance School.  As an actor, she studied at London Academy of Music and Art (LAMDA) and also had formal voice training.

Maureen has been a personal manager for 19 years representing dancers, singers and actors for Television, Film and Stage.  She is often in demand as a performance coach and to conduct her seminars throughout the U.S. Her office is located in Los Angeles.