Embracing Artists

I’m a dancer who wants to make a living entirely as an entertainer, something that is almost unheard of these days. This class has been the most helpful, informative tool, the first key step to fulfilling my goal. Thanks to Xen and her team, I see that it really is possible to make a living as an entertainer! I’m thrilled and busy applying the things I have learned!
I found Emerging Artists on craigslist, naturally I suspected it to be a scam. As it turns out, Embracing Artists is a non for profit class dedicated to helping entertainers AVOID scams, and find effective ways to approach their art form.
So what is this seminar?
This is a class for artists looking for business skills. A class that provides direction, business advice, and tips for management of your precious time and money among many other things. This is NOT a place for you to sell, buy, or sign up for products, representation, etc. Come ready to listen and learn, NOT to promote yourself. Bring a laptop or paper, anything to take notes, as the info comes in great abundance.
As I was relieved to learn, this is an absolutely a free class, no exceptions! (they receive funding as a non for profit) If you are satisfied, which you will be if you are there for the right reasons as I stated in above paragraph, you can give back by recommending them to other artists in need, and in turn post reviews like I did.
There is no class quite like this one to give new york artists information and guidance. Help support this valuable free resource by spreading the word!

A year ago I attended the free seminar by xen. She was great mainly not because she encouraged people to pursue their dream, but because she was real and taught you exactly the ins and outs of the industry thatll put you on the right track to get hired for work as a model/​actor. I wouldve never been able to do what i do today if it werent for her free seminar. Its only been 9 months since my headshot photoshoot and ive been on literally every tv show that shoots in nyc as background, starred in 5 short films and did numerous commercials as the principal role. It is true she offers headshots for around 850 total plus tax but if you understand industry standards this is much cheaper than the norm! Do the work, quit whining Get booked and you make that money back asap. The shoot is also very professional with makeup/​hair and many different backdrops WITH xen there to guide you and help you throughout the entire shoot. If you dont like the price you dont have to shoot w them. I think its silly to write something negative about them just because you feel that the headshots are expensive. Dont blame embracing artist for your own inabilities to pay for headshots at fair market value. Stop whining and get urself booked.

I want to the class on the business of entertainment not knowing what I was walking into. I have followed all the advice to the letter and have not gone to any castings listed on Craigslist and have been working non stop. I just shot my first commercial for a major company because of one of my head shots from this team. I figured that with all the information and sources given at this class why not use them for head shots. I wasn’t disappointed. You don’t have to pay them for anything but the class is invaluable and will help you get your business running and of the ground.