ACT Dance Model Sing Magazine Issue 28 | Page 33

TM magazine TOR: Know your niche. Know it well. Have a business sense. We are past It is my ambition to build a creative space (both physical and figurative) the time where all we had to do was focus on our “Art” as “Artists”. The that embraces self-expression for ALL regardless of “artsy-ness.” Just call business has evolved. And part of our evolution as artists is being able me “The Soul Man”. to wear many hats in our journey…especially us “seasoned” , wiser folks (lol). Continue to reinvent and still stay true to self.  What’s next for Tor? Photos by Toluani Photography TOR: I’m constantly creating! I will soon head up the Musical Theater De- ABOUT THE AUTHOR partment for Ruskin Theater. I am in the preparation stages of opening my Meeka Sykes is a Los Angeles-based writer, choreographer, editor, professional very own “Soul Art Center” which will be a community of dancers who can sales and marketer, mom of three amazingly talented kids, wife of a successful freely express themselves through dance and the arts. It will encompass Hollywood writer and sales rep for ACT Magazine. my signature “Preachin’ Soul” passion project of funkified self-expression. Contact her: [email protected]    ACT Authors know best and are here to help and guide you. You can't put a price on knowledge - the more you know and the more prepared you are, the better the experience, and the more successes you will enjoy! "A MUST-READ for young actors and their parents" "Easy to read, concise, and entertaining" The Hollywood Parents Guide Your Road Map to Pursuing Your Child's Dream Written by Bonnie J. Wallace, mother of Dove Cameron Accurate, experience-tested information on every step needed to give your child the best possible opportunity to make it in Hollywood. Available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle I Booked It Learn from the award-winning teacher, coach, and actress who has BOOKED over 375 commercials The Commercial Actor's Handbook Authored by Judy Kain What is the Secret to Booking a Commercial? This book will teach you all the techniques you need to Book It! • Learn how to have a winning slate • Master the art of the personality question • Discover your unique choices in every spot • Handle nerves, making that an asset, not a liability • Nail the callback • Tips on how to market yourself • Know who you are in commercials and much, much more! Available: https://www.createspace.com/5748854 Page 33 ActDanceModelSing.com