Transitions can be daunting, but dancers need to consider one at some point in their journey. So why not start now? In this episode, we ruminate about the reality and necessity of career transition. Also, some highlights through the show&apos;s 10 major categories starting in March!   References<ul><li><a href='https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/psychology/identity-status'>Identity Foreclosure</a></li><li><a href='https://dancetransition.wordpress.com/'>Career Transition for Dancers</a></li><li><a href='https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331483761_Career_Transitions_for_the_Young_Dancer_Considering_Psychological_Implications_Challenges_with_Athletic_Identity_and_Need_for_Available_Resources'>Psychological Implications for Young Dancers in Transition</a></li></ul> Kindly share your feedback via <ul><li>Rate and review <a href='https://lovethepodcast.com/backgrounddancer'>here </a></li><li>Email backgrounddancer.jy@gmail.com (audio files are welcome)</li><li>Leave a thought on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/backgrounddancer.jy/'>Facebook </a>and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/background_dancer/?hl=en'>Instagram</a></li></ul>If you resonate, connect with me by<ul><li>Follow or subscribe <a href='https://followthepodcast.com/backgrounddancer'>here</a></li><li>Sign up for the <a href='https://www.subscribepage.com/backgrounddancer'>email list</a> to receive notifications regarding future content</li><li>Join the <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/473430587111586'>Facebook group</a> and introduce yourself as a member of our community</li><li>Host&apos;s website on<a href='https://jasonliel92.wixsite.com/curatist'> https://jasonliel92.wixsite.com/curatist</a></li></ul> Soundtrack: Birds - Tyler Twombly

To ASK or not to ASK | Part 1 | Joseph Gonzales

The Background Dancer sheds light on critical aspects underpinning the dance and performing arts industry through topics ranging from management, entrepreneurship, education and technology. Host Jason Yap details fascinating and useful information to help deepen your knowledge of all things offstage, while exploring and preparing together for a post-performance career. Listen in for a weekly conversation with dance lovers from across Asia, Europe and the US, sharing experiences and practices that are both intimate and insightful.