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IOTPD
International Organization for the Transition of Professional Dancers
Associates
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Korea
Dancers Career Development Center
Dancers’ Career Development Center (DCDC) has built a support system for dancers while they are performing that protects them on stage, creates job opportunities and works to improve their welfare. Thus DCDC aims to enhance a dancer’s creative activities.
During their dance career, Dancers’ Career Development Center runs a Dancers’ Job Market to help dancers minimize a career gap. As well, DCDC provides injured dancers with support for rehabilitation.
To support career transition, DCDC holds symposiums, offers professional consulting and mentoring, and provides financial support during a dancer’s retraining period.
In addition to these initiatives, Dancers’ Career Development Center’s gala performances help to promote dance as popular art form among the general public.