It Takes Money To Survive and Thrive As A Dancer! #FinanceYourDance

Fight Dance Poverty. Empower Dancers.

Join The #FinanceYourDance Movement!

We can all agree that dancers are very passionate people. We believe in what we do, from the deepest core of our being, and we love it more than anything! It’s that love and passion that keeps us pushing through hard times, broke times, injuries, and other challenges. No matter what we face, we keep pushing through, because we are resilient artists, and individuals.

As a professional dancer/teacher/choreographer/dance entrepreneur, I am extremely passionate about, and dedicated to making significant positive changes in our industry. I’ve struggled so much over the years, and watched my fellow dance friends and colleagues struggle as well, and it’s just not right.

It’s Time For A Change!

What We’re Fighting Against:

- We Are Fighting Against A Life Of Poverty And Financial Struggle For Dancers.

- We Are Fighting Against A Lack Of Funding, Resources, And Job Opportunities For Dancers.

- We Are Fighting Against A Lack Of Knowledge On Successful Branding, Marketing, And Business Strategies For Dancers.

What We’re Fighting For:

- We Are Fighting FOR Your Lifelong Success And Stability As A Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, Etc.!

- We Are Fighting FOR Your Financial Freedom, Financial Prosperity, And Financial Abundance!

- We Are Fighting FOR Your Education And Empowerment On Branding, Marketing, And The Business Of Dance!

Will You Help Us Win This Fight?

This week I met with several clients of ours who are dance business owners, choreographers, and professional dancers, with incredible business ideas, and a desire to grow their brands and realize their dreams. They all asked me the same questions:

- Where Do I Start?

- How Do I Get The Word Out About My Brand In A Big, Impactful Way?

- How Do I Get People Interested In What I’m Doing?

- How Can I Turn My Passion Into Profit?

- How Can I Earn Money, Increase Revenue, And Get Funding And Financial Support For My Business Or Brand?

Do You Have Similar Questions?

Here’s How You Can Join Us In This Fight:

1. Build Awareness. Our New Movement is called #FinanceYourDance. Let people know that you are now apart of this new initiative that will empower and educate dance artists and entrepreneurs in business, marketing, financing, and branding for your dance company or personal brand.

2. Share Your Knowledge. If you have strategies or resources that have worked for you in your dance career or business, please share them. Leave a comment below with your suggestions, and links to great resources you think we should all know about.

3. Let People Know We’re Here To Help. If you know of someone that has questions, or needs help related to branding, marketing, funding, financing, or the business of dance in general, please send them our way. They can visit our website, leave a comment on our blog, or e-mail us directly at, info@kinerenterprises.com.

4. Spread The Word. If you believe that dancers should not have to struggle financially throughout their careers, nor work multiple jobs, just to support their dance career, then copy and paste any of the statements below, along with the #FinanceYourDance hashtag, on Twitter, and Facebook, to spread the word about this movement. Get dancers fired up about improving the quality of life for dancers, once and for all.

I am a dance artist. I am fierce, talented, & resilient. I deserve nothing but the best! #FinanceYourDance

Just because I’m a dancer, doesn’t mean I have to be broke. I can pursue my passion, and be prosperous. #FinanceYourDance

Knowledge Of Business, Marketing, & Branding are a part of my everyday lifestyle as a dancer. #FinanceYourDance

I am creating a promising & profitable future for dancers worldwide, everyday. I am proud! #FinanceYourDance

I am learning more about biz, marketing, & branding, so that I can be fierce in dance, & in finance! #FinanceYourDance

Being broke doesn’t make you a true artist. Being financially free is for me. #FinanceYourDance

5. Stay Tuned For More Info. We plan to do a LOT around this #FinanceYourDance movement in 2012, which will involve online resources, books, teleseminars, webinars, and live events. If you’re not already on it, join our mailing list to stay in the loop, and join this movement!

You already know what to do right now. Share this post on Facebook and Twitter, and join the movement today!

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The Top Dance 'Business' Blog of 2011 Award from DanceAdvantage.net

We are honored to win the “Top Dance Blog of 2011″ award, in the ‘Business’ category! A special thank you to Nichelle over at Dance Advantage for creating this annual contest that highlights the hard work and creativity of so many wonderful dancers in the blogosphere! Read more about the other blogs that were in the top 20, and check out which blogs won for each category here.

We’d also like to thank you, all of our blog readers, subscribers, and supporters for your comments, and for reading and sharing our posts on Twitter and Facebook! You inspire me to work even harder to provide value, resources, and encouragement to you through our blog.

Here’s to another great year of blogging!

Feel free to leave your suggestions for blog post topics in the comment section below.

CLICK HERE to visit the Kiner Enterprises Inc. Dancer’s blog!

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“Our mission is to improve the quality of life for dance artists, entrepreneurs, and passionate people all over the world! We want to help you create the professional success and personal happiness that you’ve always dreamed of, by turning your passion and purpose into a profitable, and fulfilling lifestyle.”

Have you ever said to yourself…..?

“I need help getting the word out about my dance company, dance business, dance classes, or dance audition.”

Or….

“I need info and leads on great jobs, creative inspiration, and marketing strategies to help me succeed!”

If you answered ‘Yes’ to either of these questions, and need help growing your dance business or company, getting the word out about the awesome work that you’re doing, and enhancing your marketing and promotional efforts to get the results that you need, you’ve come to the right place!

ONE-TIME MARKETING/PROMOTION SERVICES: 

BASIC MARKETING/PROMOTION - Post your dance audition, casting call, or dance teacher job ad on our network, and we will promote your ad to our network of dance teachers, and on Facebook and Twitter. Click Here to post your dance ad or audition notice! ~ $18 for 30-day ad

SPECIALIZED MARKETING/PROMOTION – All of the above, PLUS, be featured in a blog post on our very popular dancer’s blog! ~ $50 

PREMIUM MARKETING/PROMOTION  - All of the above, PLUS, receive a special feature in our weekly newsletter! ~ $75

CLICK HERE TO CHOOSE ONE OF OUR ONE-TIME MARKETING/PROMO OPTIONS!

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CUSTOMIZED MARKETING/PROMOTION - Get a customized, 30-day marketing plan for your unique dance business, dance company, or personal brand! Receive a one-on-one consultation, and get help with your social media marketing and promotion needs. ~ $249

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 **THE ULTIMATE MARKETING/PROMOTION EXPERIENCE** - $399

ALL OF THE ABOVE, PLUS, Get A Special 30-sec Audio Commercial That Will Be Featured During One Broadcast Of Our Weekly Radio Show, The Kiner Hour, and Get A 30-sec Feature In Our Radio Show’s Weekly Highlight Video!

Marketing/Promo Service Options

CUSTOMIZED MARKETING/PROMOTION $249.00 USD THE ULTIMATE MARKETING/PROMOTION EXPERIENCE $399.00 USD

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING UPDATES –  $20 per/mo

No time to update your Facebook page or Twitter account? Not sure what to post to get more fans, and more engagement from your fans and followers? We can help!

**Get 20 updates per/mo. on Facebook or Twitter for only $20 per/mo.!  ($1 per/update, 1 update 5 days a/week, for 4 weeks). 50 cents for each additional update. 

CLICK SUBSCRIBE BELOW TO GET STARTED WITH OUR SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING SERVICE! THEN E-MAIL info@kinerenterprises.com to schedule your one-on-one consultation to have your updates customized, and set up.

Social Media Update Options

20 Updates per/mo (Facebook or Twitter) : $20.00USD – monthly 40 Updates per/mo (Facebook or Twitter) : $30.00USD – monthly

If you want to learn about how to better market your dance company, dance business, or yourself, you have to get help! You can’t do it alone! 

Just because you weren’t a Business or Marketing major in college, or didn’t go to college at all, doesn’t mean that you’re not fully capable of being a marketing superstar for your dance biz or brand! Educate yourself, and learn from the best. At the end of the day, the best way to learn is by doing. Read, research, explore, learn, try what you’ve learned, come up with your own ideas, try those, see what works. Repeat!

JOIN OUR MARKETING MASTERS NETWORK TODAY!

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR DANCE AD OR PROMO INFORMATION!

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Check out our CEO being interviewed by the awesome NY1 Arts Reporter,Stephanie Simon, for a news feature on dance flash mobs! Watch a video highlight from her interview below, and read the full article on NY1  HERE!

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Later that same day, our radio show’s 1-yr anniversary breast cancer charity event, is featured on the home page of Manhattan local news website, dnainfo.com! Definitely a memorable day! DNA Info Reporter/Producer, Della Hasselle came to our event, spent time interviewing our CEO, as well as some of the choreographers, and previous radio show guests. She took pictures, video, and stayed for our entire performance! Thank you so much Della for writing an awesome article that truly captures the success of our charity event/1-yr anniversary celebration, and also highlights what The Kiner Hour radio show is all about.


Read the full article,here!

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The Kiner Hour 1-Yr Anniversary Breast Cancer Charity Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Amber Henrie

amber@inthelights.net

(917) 270-0550

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“THE KINER HOUR – LET’S TALK DANCE” RADIO SHOW

TURNS ONE

Anniversary Celebration Features Six Performances – Proceeds to Benefit Breast Cancer Fighter and Fan of the Show

NEW YORK, October 20, 2011 – “The Kiner Hour – Let’s Talk Dance With Ashani Mfuko,” the number one NYC Internet radio show radio specializing in all things dance, will celebrate its one-year anniversary on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at the Triad Theater, 8:30 p.m. Host Ashani Mfuko started the syndicated radio show to showcase dance artists and industry experts. Within a year’s time, the show has gained significant exposure increasing the number of listeners by hundreds. The show’s 46 episodes examine hot topics and dance trends.

The one-year anniversary party will feature performances by several NYC based artists including, Jersey Tap Fest Founder, Hillary Marie Michael, ballerina Taylor Gordon, modern dancer Laurie M. Taylor, the Ladies of Hip-Hop Crew, stand-up comedian Nethia Heyward of Private Comics Entertainment, and choreographer Roberta Mathes’ work performed by students from Beyond Dance.

“As the host of a radio show dedicated to celebrating dance artists in New York City and all over the world, I felt it was vital to highlight a selection of extraordinary artists, and bring the industry together for a night of celebration,” says Ashani Mfuko. “I also wanted to provide fans a unique opportunity to celebrate the dance industry and come together for a cause in fighting breast cancer.”

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the event will honor house dance master Marjory Smarth, a breast cancer survivor. Additionally partial proceeds from the evening will be donated to a special fan of the radio show that is currently battling breast cancer. According to BreastCancer.org one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. .

“Marjory is a warrior, a fighter, and at the same time, a kind and genuine spirit. Having her on the show, was an inspiration to the listeners and myself,” says Ashani Mfuko. “I have a family member who is currently struggling with breast cancer and its important to me to honor survivors like Marjory…the fight to survive takes on a new meaning when the struggle hits home.”

Throughout the year, host Ashani Mfuko has interviewed several industry leaders including Misty Copeland of The American Ballet Theater, award-winning choreographer Camille A.. Brown, tap dancer and revolutionary Jason Samuels Smith, and leading organizations such as Dance New Amsterdam and Jacob’s Pillow. “The Kiner Hour” airs live from New York City every Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. EST on Talking Alternative Radio Broadcasting Network.

TICKETS and RSVP

Tickets to the October 27, 8:30 p.m. event can be purchased in advanced for $25 by clicking “The Kiner Hour” on triadnyc.com/calendar.php. RSVP’s must be made by Thursday, October 27 through Triad’s website.

Triad Theater is located at 158 West 72^nd Street in New York. The theater is accessible by Subway train 2 and 3 to 72^nd Street on the Westside.

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ABOUT “The Kiner Hour”

“The Kiner Hour – Let’s Talk Dance with Ashani Mfuko” covers hot topics in the dance world, with special guest interviews from dance-industry leaders. The Internet radio show airs live from New York City every Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. EST on Talking Alternative Radio Broadcasting Network. The show is also syndicated on the Ustream.tv network. A full archive of live video excerpts from the shows can be found on the Kiner Enterprise blog: http://kinerenterprisesincblog.com/internet-radio-and-ustream-tv-show-for-dancers-the-kiner-hour-lets-talk-dance-with-ashani-mfuko/

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Earn A Passive Income As A Dance Teacher!

This is one of the most exciting announcements for dance teachers worldwide in a long time!! We are announcing our new, Dance Teacher Profit Sharing Program, exclusively for the members of the Kiner Enterprises Inc. International Dance Teacher Staffing Network! Our profit sharing program will allow our VIP Dance Teacher Members, from all over the world, the opportunity to earn money, for sharing our network with your friends!

You will be able to:

- Earn a  passive income, to supplement your current income as a Dance Teacher.

- Earn money while you eat, sleep, take dance classes, or travel!

- Help create more income-increasing, job opportunities for Dance Teachers in your local area, and all over the world.

- Be an integral part of an international organization, that is changing the face of the dance business as we know it.

- Get access to more, paid dance teaching job opportunities, and build your personal brand as a dance teacher.

Here’s How It Works:

• Step 1: Join The Kiner Enterprises Inc. International Dance Teacher Staffing Network, as a V.I.P. Dance Teacher Member (Only $35 for 1-yr membership until Sept. 30, 2011)

• Step 2: Create A Paypal Account (if you don’t already have one). It’s super easy!

• Step 3: Tell ALL Of Your Dance Teacher Friends on Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, and everywhere you can think of, that you just became a member of the Kiner Enterprises Inc. Dance Teacher Staffing Network, share it, and promote it online everyday.

• Step 4: We Pay You A $5 Commission For Each New Dance Teacher Member on our network that sends us an e-mail saying YOU referred them to our network.

• Step 5: EARN MORE MONEY!! Just think, if you get 7 of your dance teacher friends to join our network, you would’ve gotten your yearly KEI Network  membership for free!

• Step 6: Get Access To More Dance Teaching Jobs! Get long-term, short-term, last-minute sub, and more, dance teaching jobs as a member of our network!

Please note: After signing up, you must send us the e-mail address associated with your Paypal account, so that we know where to send your commission earnings through Paypal.

WHAT NOW?

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR NETWORK, START GETTING MORE JOBS, AND GETTING PAID!!

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In 2007, Misty Copeland made history and became the first African American soloist at the American Ballet Theater (ABT). Her roles with ABT include The Flower Girl in Don Quixote, The Peasant Pas De Deux from Giselle, The Sinatra Suite by Twyla Tharpe and Work Within Work by William Forsythe. Copeland currently, stars in several national advertising campaigns including Blackberry Bold, Proactiv, and Payless Shoe Stores. She has received numerous awards throughout her dance career including the Leonore Annenberg Fellowship in the Arts in 2008 and the American Ballet Theater Coca Cola Scholar in 2000.

When contacted about having Misty as a special guest on “The Kiner Hour – Let’s Talk Dance with Ashani Mfuko” radio show, Misty’s Media Relations representative, Gilda Squires, responded, “based on your interview style and the esteemed dance luminaries you’ve had on the show, I’m going to recommend that she do it.”

Misty Copeland took her first ballet class at the age of 13 in San Pedro, California at the San Pedro Dance Center. She was on pointe within three months of training and was named the Best Young Dancer in the Greater Los Angeles Area by the Los Angeles Times just two years after she began dancing ballet. In 2001, after attending American Ballet Theater’s Summer Intensive on full scholarship, Copeland was one of six girls selected to join ABT’s Studio Company. In 2007 she was promoted to the rank of soloist.

“I am a huge fan of Misty Copeland! She is not only a phenomenal ballet dancer, but she is intelligent, driven, and such an inspiration to me, and millions of dancers all over the world. She beat the odds, and is living her dream, in spite of so many challenges. She is the epitome of the type of dancer my show was created to spotlight, and represent. I’m honored to have her on our radio show!” stated, Ashani Mfuko, CEO/President of Kiner Enterprises Inc.

“The Kiner Hour,” hosted by Kiner Enterprises Inc. CEO/President Ashani Mfuko, airs live from New York City every Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Talking Alternative Radio Broadcasting Network. The show has hosted dance professionals including, Dance Camera West award-winning filmmaker, Ron Honsa, Martha Chapman and Anne Merrick of Dance New Amsterdam, award-winning choreographer Camille A. Brown, Fela! on Broadway star, Adesola Osakalumi, Hip-Hop Dance Masters including, Emilio “Buddha Stretch” Austin Jr., Rennie Harris, Robin Dunn, Tweetboogie, Ana “Rokafella” Garcia, Gabriel “Kwikstep” Dionisio, and Founder of the Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory, Safi Thomas. Master Tap Dancer Jason Samuels Smith, has also made an appearance on The Kiner Hour. Upcoming guests include: Anthony ‘AntBoogie” Rue II, House Dance Master Marjory Smarth, World-renowned Street Jazz choreography Rhapsody James, and Michele Assaf of Tezoro Productions Live.

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This show covers hot topics in the dance world, dance events, the business side of the dance industry, how to be successful in the dance industry, health and wellness, social media for dance tips, and how to stay positive and motivated as a dance studio owner, dance teacher, and professional dancer, with special guest interviews from dance-industry leaders.

ABOUT THE HOST:

Ashani Mfuko is a professional dancer/dance instructor, the CEO/President of Kiner Enterprises Inc., a media personality, and the host of The Kiner Hour – Let’s Talk Dance with Ashani Mfuko Internet radio show. She has made appearances on The Tyra Banks Show, Good Morning America, The Bill Cunningham Show, Showtime at the Apollo, in films, music videos, and live performances at venues including; Lincoln Center, Madison Square Garden, The Ailey Citigroup Theater, and The Joyce — Soho. Ashani has taught at The Ailey Extension, Steps on Broadway, Ballet Hispanico, and tons of dance studios, public and private schools, and after-school programs, throughout the New York Metropolitan area.

Her dance articles and tips have been featured on dancebloggers.com,danceadvantage.net, the dance.com blog, the 4dancers.org blog, the Grosh Backdrops and Backdrops Beautiful blogs, as well as Red Rover Style.com. She is a leader in the field of dance teacher staffing, personal branding and marketing for dancers, & social media for the dance biz. She offers all types of tips, tools, and advice for dancers and dance businesses, on the Kiner Enterprises Inc. Dancer’s blog.

You don’t want to miss this show! Make sure you tune in on Mission 101 Broadcasting, every Sunday night, 7-8 pm EST, and share this on Facebook and Twitter!

New weekly live shows begin on January 8, 2012!

CHECK OUT  A SPECIAL NEWS FEATURE HIGHLIGHTING OUR RADIO SHOW’S 1-YR ANNIVERSARY CHARITY EVENT IN NYC! CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ARTICLE!

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