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StudentPermalink Reply by Tink in Tokyo on February 13, 2012 at 3:39pm

Success depends on your motivation for performing. It sounds like for you, it would mean performing with your favorite artists.

Depending on who those artists are, it could be as simple as getting to know them (if they are a local indie group), or joining a talent agency and winning an audition (if they are a major star).

Mostly getting performing gigs is about knowing people, so get out there and network. Talk to your fellow students in class, take workshops when special instructors come to town, meet choreographers, talk to other performers (and support them by going to their gigs). Set a goal and mention it to people. You never really know who can help you on the path to your dreams.

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ModPermalink Reply by SaFire* on February 16, 2012 at 12:39am

Success for me as a performer came when I put together a full solo show that I was proud of and could keep an audience entertained the entire time. 

There are a TON of different routes within the performance world and a lot of different levels involved. You've already made the right choice in signing up for a class, also check out classes in performance, acting, drama, physical theatre, and other dance forms. Also look at what other entertainers are doing, go watch circus shows and dance recitals to get inspired. 

Either way, the more skills and exposure to information you have the better, take notes after your shows to guide yourself and pay attention to what works and what doesn't and you'll grow that much faster. 

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StudentPermalink Reply by Amanda of Hip Flick Hoops* on November 16, 2012 at 9:18am

Errrmaggggerd performance training class!!!!!!

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StudentPermalink Reply by Nicole Colindres on November 17, 2012 at 1:57pm

Yay! I cant wait!

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StudentPermalink Reply by Nicole Colindres on November 17, 2012 at 1:58pm

I am in the same boat! I have decided to take some classed at the circus school near my house to help!

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Permalink Reply by tia on November 18, 2012 at 1:51am

I know this might not be the answer you're looking for but have you considered auditioning for electric forest hoop troupe? if chosen it would introduce you to a lot I'm suree.

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StudentPermalink Reply by Sarah Maccarelli Jordan on March 31, 2013 at 8:29pm

Hi Meme,

Telling yourself "you will never get to perform at the kind of events you like" has got to stop! Your feelings and thoughts help create your life, not to sound woo woo ;) Fake it til you make it, and that starts with what you believe about yourself and your potential.

You are already teaching aerial and that is quite an accomplishment. 

I have lots of tips on www.hooperhelper.com 

It's not always easy to be professional performer, but it is so worth it. 

Best of luck, 

Sarah

ps. For me, success means that I can live off of my hoop dance career. Mission accomplished :)

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