At VG Talent & Services, we equip talent to present their ultimate best.

Our professional development services help talent prepare for their next job opportunity, flourish in their career, and make money doing what they love.

QUICK OVERVIEW

Talent Services —

Portfolio Building

  • My team and I will help you craft a superb portfolio.

    Our services include:

    • Digital Portfolio Design from start to finish – We scout the best platforms that fit your personality!

    • Headshots and Video Reels

    • Digital Business Card with QR Code and fully designed Landing Page

    • Hard Copy Portfolio Design

    • Social Media Strategies for growth and networking

    • Bio-sites, One-page Websites, or Multi-page Websites

    • Brand Strategy

    • Sales Phrasing

    • Mentorship

Job Preparation

  • Get all-inclusive solutions you need to audition or interview with as less stress and hassle as possible.

    Increase your chances of landing a job you love by choosing from our services:

    • Bio, Resume, and CV proofing and design

    • Email review (Don't miss a job because of a poorly written email!)

    • Photography Services: Headshots and Dance Poses

    • Video Services: Video Reel creation, filming, and editing

    • Hair Styling, Make Up, and Attire

    • Portfolio Review

    • Social Media Bios

    • Digital Appearance

    • Slate Coaching

    • Interview Coaching

    • Mentorship

Income Strategy

  • It’s time somebody came up with a plan for professional dancers and artists who want to excel in their passion + make a living, right?!

    Drum roll, please…

    Let me introduce you to “The Original Dancers Blueprint” and “The Artist Shift,” two blueprint workbooks made to help dancers and artists thrive.

    I took action and created a blueprint for dancers and artists to discover how to live a financially rewarding and artistically fulfilling career.

    Work with me and my team and you will learn how to:

    • Market your solo career as a business

    • Develop a dance-work-life balance

    • Become a dancepreneur or artistpreneuer

    • Convert your creative flow into cash flow

    • Develop a revenue strategy

    • Generate digital income

    • Launch products and services that sell

Life is complicated. We simplify it.

 Choose a service you like.

We’ll follow up with a free consultation.

Portfolio Design

From tiny web homes to complex sites —

Single Page Site

Minimal but mighty! Get an on-brand single-page website crafted to convert built on Squarespace or Carrd. Perfect for artist portfolios and landing pages.

Multi-Page Site

Built for a robust display with user-friendliness as the top priority. Sell products, services, or offer digital courses designed on Squarespace Fluid Engine and simple to maintain.

Plus, let us do the heavy lifting for —

Branding

Photography

Videography

Social Media Solutions

Graphic Design

Digital Business Cards

Naming

Storytelling

Sales Pitches

Email Marketing

Digital Strategy

“I approached Vashti [VGTS Designer] to help me increase my online presence. She worked fast and efficiently, and she made sure I was pleased before moving into the next stage. If you want to increase your online presence with a creative approach, VG Talent and Services is the way to go!”

Dawn Branch - Choreographer, Dance Coach, Adjudicator

Job Prep

Gain confidence for your audition or interview —

Resume Review

We offer suggestions on how to make your resume sing so it stands out from the pile. With a polished and professional resume, you can showcase your mad skills and put your best foot forward. You’ll be to rid the inconsistencies that might be lurking in your resume and present yourself with style and confidence.

Media Review

You have about 3 seconds to impress an employer so having a fresh set of eyes is crucial for the job application process. We’ll analyze your video reels, headshots, body shots, audition submissions, and even your social media accounts to get them looking stellar. Always get a review before sending!

“I would heavily recommend anyone to Vashti [VGTS Owner] if they’re looking to apply for jobs. She knows how to help you present yourself as a valuable and professional individual.”

Kali, Professional Ballet Dancer

Income Strategy

Forget pipe dreams and back up plans —

Dancers

Spend more time on pliés and tendus and less time worrying about your financial future. Discover how a your solo dance career can become a thriving dancepreneurship. After all, to flourish is the pointe.

Artists

Say goodbye to those “broke ramen noodle” days. If you’re a hyper-creative, multi-passionate artist we’ll coach you how to manage and monetize your talents so you can turn their passions into profits.

“It was a pleasure attending the meeting [How To Make A Living A Dancer digital seminar] because I learned a lot about another options beyond dancing. You guys opened my eyes. I liked it so much! Thank you!”

Kaique, Professional Ballet Dancer

Mentorship

Move forward faster with mentorship—

Dancers

Whether you’re a freelance dancer living gig to gig or a company dancer paying big-city prices, Finding a sustainable and enjoyable lifestyle can be like finding the perfect pair of pointe shoes — DIFFICULT. At VGTS we believe “to flourish is the pointe” and our mentors are ready to help find your next best steps.

Artists

Balancing a sustainable lifestyle as an artist can feel intimidating — like convincing your elementary classmates on career day that you’re going to make it as an artist. Well, it’s time to say goodbye to those “broke ramen noodle” days. AT VGTS our mentors are prepared to help you thrive so you can live your dream.

“I would recommend Vashti [VGTS Owner] to be your mentor because she is very knowledge and knows the industry first hand. She also has a kind and caring heart.”

Cindy Heen, Emergence Dance Company Director

Join our talent network!

*VGTS is not a talent agency and does not accept a commission on jobs booked by Talent. We are a talent network that connects talent and clients by referrals. To be featured in our network, Talent must have a digital presence — at the minimum a Bio Site. (Learn what a Bio Site is here.) They must also have a way to transact and document payment. If Talent does not have this digital set up, out VGTS team can help them create it.

Get connected and promoted.

At VG Talent & Services we’re proud to serve our clients by connecting them with our best talent.

You’re invited to join our trusted community of diverse professionals to increase your opportunity to make money and land jobs doing what you love.

TALENT REVIEWS

Job Preparation

  • Kali Schmeltzer

    Professional Ballet Dancer

    “I needed help to navigate the professional aspect of ballet when it comes to applying for a position at a company.

    Vashti helped me learn how to write and present a resume for dance companies. She showed me how to organize my videos for auditions. Vashti linked me numerous pieces of software to help me edit and compile the videos.

    She also gave me great examples and templates to follow so that I could write a killer resume.

    I would heavily recommend anyone to Vashti if they’re looking to apply for jobs. She knows how to help you present yourself as a valuable and professional individual.”

    AUDITION REVIEW

  • Amanda Arnaud

    " After the closure of the ballet company I was working for and my sudden unemployment I needed help finding a new dance job and career advice in general."

    “Vashti helped me find a new job by highly recommending me to a company that I was interested in. Thanks to her connections in the ballet world, her communication skills and her willingness to help me out I was able to start there immediately and continue my professional dance career. I also attended Vashti's virtual seminar 'How To Make A Living As A Dancer' and got a lot of helpful resources and ideas, especially what kind of online work options I have.

    I would highly recommend Vashti's services to any dancer who is currently struggling to audition or to find a suitable company or job in the dance world. She has countless connections and the right communications skills to help you find a place that fits your goals and needs.”

    JOB PLACEMENT

  • Ariana, B.

    Digital Assistant

    “I had a career gap and was concerned I would not be able to adequately portray my skills.

    Vashti helped me showcase my skills and experience, and updated my layout with a fresh new design. This allowed me to feel more confident during the interview process. Her tips and suggestions were invaluable, and I now have a resume I'm proud to share.

    I truly believe that my new resume played a crucial role in helping me land my latest job offer. I would definitely recommend her services to any professional looking to give their resume a competitive edge.”

    RESUME REVIEW

  • No Name Please

    Real Estate Agent

    “After numerous unsuccessful attempts to secure a new career with a reputable employer, I decided to try VG Talent & Services Resume Review.

    These services helped me boost leads of employment tremendously showing me how to display my information in a condensed, neat manner, along with reorganizing skills and abilities to help draw the attention of the reader.

    I would definitely recommend VG Talent & Services Resume Review as it has done an outstanding job in making me feel confident in searching for new leads in this tough market.”

    RESUME REVIEW

Digital Portfolios

  • Dawn Branch Works

    Choreographer, Dance Coach & Adjudicator

    “I approached Vashti to help me increase my online presence.

    She built me two one-page websites, elevated my brand with fresh graphics, and updated my social media with graphics for my YouTube channel, Instagram profile, and Facebook banner.

    She also set up and designed a brand new Patreon account for me, and she helped me create and launch user-friendly newsletters. (See next image for second website.)

    Dawn Branch, Owner

    dawnbranchworks.com

  • Eden

    Full-Length Live Dance Production

    “Vashti is extremely hands-on and patient... She makes you feel comfortable, which I really appreciate. She worked fast and efficiently, and she made sure I was pleased before moving into the next stage.

    If you want to increase your online presence with a creative approach, VG Talent and Services is the way to go!”

    Dawn Branch, Director of Eden

    edenlive.org

Mentorship & Seminars

  • Cindy Heen

    Director, Emergence Dance Company

    “I decided to attend one of Vashti’s workshops [How To Make A Living As A Dancer Seminar] because I wanted to grow my business skills in the dance market. I also felt she had lots to offer by just knowing her as professional dancer. I wanted to get her insight on doing business as well.

    Vashti’s workshop and mentorship [Mentorship Sessions] has been inspiring and useful. She is very encouraging and knows what she is talking about. She offers many idea and directions.

    I would recommend Vashti to be your mentor because she is very knowledge and knows the industry first hand. She also has a kind and caring heart.”

    DANCE MENTORSHIP

  • Kaique Barbosa

    Professional Ballet Dancer

    “I just wanted to send this message to say thank you for inviting me to this meeting [How To Make A Living A Dancer digital seminar].

    It was a pleasure because I learned a lot about another options beyond dancing.

    You guys opened my eyes about this. I liked it so much! Thank you!”

    DANCE SEMINAR

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