Masterclass - One Career, Many Stages: Building a Sustainable Life in the Arts

Monday, September 28

From national tours and Broadway to choreography for regional theaters, founding a dance studio, teaching at the collegiate level, and publishing a children’s book, this session highlights the power of versatility in the arts

Monday, September 28, 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Beginning with a professional dance career at 18, this master class examines how an artist can grow beyond performance into a dynamic, sustainable career. From national tours and Broadway to choreography for regional theaters, founding a dance studio, teaching at the collegiate level, and publishing a children’s book, this session highlights the power of versatility in the arts. Students will gain insight into recognizing opportunities, transferring skills, and creating a career that evolves with time. The class emphasizes that success in the arts doesn’t mean choosing one lane—it means learning how to build many.

Requirements:

Students should wear clothes they can move in (leggings/tshirt/tank top recommended). Sneakers or flat jazz shoes (no heels).

Tuition: $75 per student, plus a $5 venue fee.

Register for 3 or more masterclasses and get 15% using code MASTERCLASS15

Scholarships: Financial aid is available. We believe that finances should never be a barrier to participation. Limited need-based financial assistance is available.

Ages: 16 +

About the Instructor

Dani Tucci-Juraga: Dance Educators of America, SAG-AFTRA and Actors Equity. Broadway- Sesame Street Live, Camp Broadway Thanksgiving Day Parades. Tours- Sesame Street Live-USA/Asia, The Magic School Bus, Disney Cruise Lines. Film- 'Silver Linings Playbook’. Choreography: NBC’s Hairspray LIVE Viewing Party/Kimmel Center, Kelsea Ballerini at Texas Christian University, Waist Watchers the Musical National Tour, The Bucks County Playhouse Youth Company, Welcome to Our Street Sesame Place San Diego with Director John Tartaglia, Plaid Tidings Delaware Theater Co, Horatio Alger Awards. Dani is an Adjunct Professor for Rider University’s Musical Theater and Dance Departments and TCNJ’s Visual Performing Arts Department and choreographer for TCNJ’s ‘Lyric Theater’. She owns/operates the Downstage Center Dance Studio in Bucks County, Pa. www.DaniTucciJuraga.com