So You Want to Be a Dancer

Matthew Shaffer has more than twenty years of experience as a performer, choreographer, director, Broadway collaborator, writer, and producer. In this book, he discusses everything from how he got into the industry to practical advice on what to do when you get there—from how to audition and book a job to handling movie stars when you get there.

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Matthew Shaffer’s more than twenty years as a performer, choreographer, director, Broadway collaborator, writer, and producer has allowed him opportunities to work with celebrities like Megan Mullally, Ben Stiller, and the elite competition team of Dance Moms. So You Want to Be a Dancer is the ultimate book for anyone who has to fight the urge to sashay down grocery store aisles or school hallways. Shaffer discusses everything from how to break into the industry to practical advice—from how to audition and book a job to dealing with movie stars on-set. So You Want To Be A Dancer is a must-read for any creative entrepreneur, aspiring artist pursuing a career in today’s social media-savvy society, or anyone who savors the heartfelt journey of an artist.