The Working Artist Room is a private community and classroom for dancers, dance educators, and choreographers who want clarity, structure, and sustainability in their careers.
This space was created to support the behind-the-scenes work that often gets overlooked—professional materials, execution systems, accountability, and long-term maintenance—without hustle culture or pressure to constantly perform.
Inside the Working Artist Room, members gain access to:
-
Structured learning modules covering career foundations, visual assets, execution, and accountability
-
Guidance on resumes, reels, headshots, websites, representation, and professional communication
-
Weekly office hours where you can interact with MaryAnn live for Q&A, feedback, and support
-
Strategically curated members-only sessions (such as reel reviews and focused workshops)
-
Downloadable worksheets, trackers, and planning tools you can return to throughout your career
-
A grounded, supportive community of working artists navigating similar paths
This is not a quick-fix program or a one-time course. It’s a living system designed to grow with you—whether you’re actively auditioning, refining your leadership as an educator, or navigating a quieter season in your career.
The Working Artist Room is for artists who value clarity over chaos, intention over urgency, and sustainability over burnout.
If you’re ready for structure, support, and a space that meets you where you are, you’re invited to join.
Pricing: $10/mo or $99/year
Mentor: MaryAnn Chavez
MaryAnn Chavez is a professional dancer, choreographer, and educator with 10+ years of experience mentoring dancers toward sustainable careers in the commercial dance industry. She is the Co-Founder and former Co-Director of LUME Dance, a community-driven platform that ran successfully for five years and supported 50+ dancers in signing with their dream dance agencies.
Through LUME and her independent mentorship, MaryAnn has guided dancers through building strong promotional materials, developing professional confidence, making meaningful industry connections, and navigating performance, teaching, and choreography career paths with clarity and intention.
MaryAnn has also worked closely with the commercial dance department at Loyola Marymount University and is frequently invited to present lectures on Promotional Materials, Content Creation for Dancers, and career strategy in today’s digital landscape. Her teaching bridges artistry and practicality, helping creatives understand both how to move and how to position themselves professionally.
At her core, MaryAnn is passionate about empowering dancers and creatives with the tools, mindset, and self-trust needed to grow long-term careers—on their own terms.
1X1 MENTOR OFFERINGS
- 100 US dollars
- 50 US dollars
- 200 US dollars
- 50 US dollars
- 200 US dollars
- 50 US dollars
10 US dollars