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A dance teacher wear’s many hats. Some days we act as a therapist while others we are an advisor. Sometimes a mentor and often a role model. We have all entered into this vocation to change lives, support healthy child development and maybe even inspire the pursuit of a career or education in dance. At the post-secondary and professional level this role does not change much, as professors, artistic directors and ballet masters have indicated that their roles involve aspects of mentorship, guidance and teacher. Today we will take a deeper look into the role of the mentor specifically for early career dance artists. GUEST: After completing her undergraduate training in Dance Theatre at Trinity Laban where she later also completed her master’s degree, Nina Atkinson founded the Loop Dance Company in 1993. In 2004 Nina returned from a two-year sabbatical in New York studying at the Limón Dance Foundation and in 2008 returned to New York to study on the first Limón Teachers Program. Nina’s research interests lie in creating artwork for unusual spaces, from large-scale site-specific work to intimate installation experiences. Nina is, a Lecturer at Canterbury Christchurch University and University of Roehampton and is currently a Visiting Lecturer for Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in their post graduate diploma in Community Dance program. She is currently studying for her PhD at Coventry University. INSTA/TWIT: @ninadatkinson LINKEDIN: Nina Atkinson WEBSITE: loopdancecompany.co.uk Disclaimer: Any and all ideas and information presented in the following podcast are those of the presenter. The presenter is not an employee or representative of Dance Education Canada (DEC), and is participating in this podcast on a voluntary basis. The ideas and information they express do not necessarily represent the views of the DEC or its partners, employees or affiliates. The ideas and information expressed herein are for general educational purposes only. They should not necessarily be applied to specific individual situations. DEC recommends consulting an expert or professional regarding specific medical, legal or business concerns. DEC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. Please note that Canada's National Academy of Dance Education is now operating as Dance Education Canada.