Creative Arts Business Mentoring
(Private Dates Available)
Description
In this transformative workshop, you will learn the essential skills necessary to launch a successful career in the creative arts industry. Through a series of step-by-step guidance, we will help you expand your business knowledge, navigate the job market, and develop creative business ideas.Throughout the workshop, you will gain valuable insights on how to manage employer and client expectations, discover avenues for career progression within the arts, and learn how to create exceptional work. We understand that starting out may feel overwhelming, which is why you will be supported by a personal career coach who will provide advice and guidance tailored to your needs.Here are the key elements we will cover in this workshop:
- Starting a freelance career or small business
- Finding and creating paid work opportunities
- Identifying potential clients and effective ways to connect with them
- Discovering volunteering, apprenticeship, and job opportunities
- Developing your website and implementing effective marketing and social media strategies
- Learning how to manage staff or teams
Throughout the class, you'll have the chance to work with various materials and gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment. Our goal is to build your confidence and set you on the right path as you embark on your creative career journey.
Enroll in this workshop today and unlock your full potential in the creative arts industry.
About your Mentor:
Sheena began her career as a professional dancer at the young age of 11 after gaining a scholarship to train full-time with The Royal Ballet, London. On completion of her training, Sheena worked as a ballerina, performing and choreographing for dance companies such as The English National Ballet, The Australian Ballet, The Royal Ballet, and Netherlands Dance Theatre.
While working as a ballerina, Sheena’s choreographic works were performed at venues such as The Royal Opera House, The National Theatre, and The Royal Albert Hall, which are all based in London. Audiences included Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Prince of Monaco. While performing, Sheena developed 'Dance in Education' programs for underprivileged schools and youth groups, which were delivered by dance companies across Europe.
Following her career as a dancer, Sheena managed a West End theatre. This role saw Sheena overseeing day-to-day operations while working with and managing FOH staff, technical crews, production companies, and cast members. It was during this time that Sheena also began to utilise her interest in visual art as she designed sets for live performances while maintaining her work as a freelance Choreographer and gaining a BA degree in Journalism and Creative Writing.
Following a long period in theatre, Sheena embarked on a career as a Sound Engineer, which saw her working with bands and radio stations in the UK and Australia. Organising and working alongside production companies, Sheena delivered live music-based events such as concerts and festivals. Sheena also worked for community radio stations across the UK and Australia to create nationwide advertising campaigns and podcasts.
Sheena is currently the Director of Rebel Stepz Arts, which is a creative organisation with plenty to offer! Founding this collective sees Sheena collaborating with creatives to produce & deliver educational arts programs to community organisations such as schools, youth groups, and community centres. Sheena develops creative events, performances, and workshops for all ages and demographics, making sure the arts are always experienced by as many people as possible and in very innovative ways.
Sheena has grown the business into an international entity, and she currently works with companies such as Google, Disney, Dropbox, Canva, and Twitter, offering team-building experiences and motivational talks to help build staff morale and improve well-being.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly
What you will learn
- This workshop will help you to develop the right skills in order to launch your creative arts career. Whether you're lokking at freelancing or starting a business, you'll learn the crucial steps to beginning the journey to succes within the creative industries. Everyone will get valuable advice and support to build their confidence as they start out on their career journey with the help of a personal career coach.
What you will get
- The opportunity to learn from a mentor who has a succesful career within the creative industries. Everyone wil get valuable insights into how to make a career from your creativity and artistic skills.
What to bring
- Notepad
What to wear
No
Appropriate for
Must be aged 16+
Rebel Stepz is an Arts based organization developing creative & artistic workshops & events for everyone.
Our programs are always fun & educational but also an experience.
Rebel Stepz provides its guests with unique insights into the Arts.
We present our guests with opportunities to develop new skills, learning from leading industry professionals such as Dancers, Artists, Musicians, Actors, Theatre Technicians & Designers.
We believe in making the Arts accessible whilst providing our guests with a safe and relaxed environment in which they can learn and create.
Our workshops are designed to improve wellbeing and community connection.
Everyone is welcome. There is no experience necessary for any of our classes.
We look forward to seeing you in our workshops and enjoying the beautiful world of The Arts.
Your Teacher
Sheena commenced her professional dance journey at the tender age of 11, securing a scholarship to undergo full-time training with The Royal Ballet in London. Following her training, she flourished as a ballerina, contributing to performances and choreography for renowned dance companies like The English National Ballet, The Australian Ballet, The Royal Ballet, and Netherlands Dance Theatre.
In her ballerina role, Sheena showcased her choreographic works at prestigious London venues, including The Royal Opera House, The National Theatre, and The Royal Albert Hall. Notable audience members included Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Prince of Monaco. Simultaneously, Sheena pioneered "Dance in Education" programs for underprivileged schools and youth groups, collaborating with dance companies across Europe.
Transitioning from her dance career, Sheena took charge as a manager at a West End theatre. In this position, she supervised day-to-day operations, collaborated with front-of-house staff, technical crews, production companies, and cast members. Concurrently, Sheena explored her passion for visual art by designing sets for live performances. She also pursued a BA degree in Journalism and Creative Writing while continuing her work as a freelance choreographer.
Subsequently, Sheena delved into the realm of Sound Engineering, collaborating with bands and radio stations in the UK and Australia. Organizing live music events such as concerts and festivals, she also contributed to community radio stations, developing nationwide advertising campaigns and podcasts.
Currently serving as the Director of Rebel Stepz Arts, Sheena founded this creative organization to collaborate with artists in producing and delivering educational arts programs for community organizations, including schools, youth groups, and community centers. Sheena orchestrates creative events, performances, and workshops for diverse age groups, ensuring that the arts are accessible to as many people as possible in innovative ways.
Under Sheena's leadership, Rebel Stepz Arts has evolved into an international entity, engaging with prominent companies such as Google, Disney, Dropbox, Canva, and Twitter. Sheena offers team-building experiences and motivational talks to enhance staff morale and well-being.
Rebel Stepz has an average rating of 4.8 for their other classes.
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If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
Terms & Conditions
WAIVER: On agreeing to attend any Rebel Stepz® event, & the reading of this document, you waive & release Rebel Stepz® from any & all claims, without limitation, for damage, loss, expense, costs or compensation whether for personal, student or visitor injury, property damage, losses &/or death that may arise from your/ student participation in any class. You accept & agree that you/students will abide by all safety instructions & recommendations, whether oral or in writing & hereby release Rebel Stepz® & its servants, representatives, contractors, agents & employees from all liability & responsibility for any injury, property damage, losses &/or death that may occur during the class/event within &/or outside the class premises.
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