Dan D.'s Page

Where do you live and work? (City)

Pendleton, NY

Professional Skills

Performed Improv for over 10 Years.

Masters Degree in Creativity & Leadership from Buffalo State College.
("Creative Studies in Creativity & Change Leadership")

Masters-Thesis Project on Creativity Research & Concepts with Improvisation.

Degree-Program emphasized Facilitation (and Facilitation Skills) and Creative Problem Solving.

Perform, Write & Record Music.

What is your main interest in this network?

Education, Social, Networking, Finding Partnerships, Improv Resources

What kind of person are you?

Night

What kinds of improv-related services are you involved in?

Teambuilding, Creativity, Innovation, Problem Solving, Communication, Leadership, Stress, Life Skills, Character Development, Change Management, Presentation Skills

Any niche industries, skills, etc?

Writing/Performing - Passing along a strong Work Ethic.

Share a favorite 'improv epiphany'

I still remember the show, when it all "clicked."

I tried something different (against what I was more or less told to do), and it worked. I realized, "Oh. That's how I'm supposed to do it.)

I got more and more outside teaching, and realized the many open, creative ways you were allowed to perform.

Before that, it was just one person's way.
Do it their way - or that's it.

I got multiple perspectives since it "clicked" and I've grown and grown ever since.

More about you: (Short Bio or any other details you'd like people to know)

I love Improv and performing.
I love tv, movies and comedy.
I like efficiency too.
I like "doing."

I'm not too good at talking about myself... so I'll keep this section short.

I need help with...

Networking.
I'm not to good at Networking.
Maybe, I think, is because it has a poor conotation with me.

I think "networking" nowadays seems like "using" someone to help you out.

I like to help people out. I'd like it if other people could help me out. I guess you could call that "netowrking," but I just prefer to call it "helping."

It's more sincere, and more true (to your/their/our goal).

Other contact info (Your choice for phone, email, facebook, myspace, etc.)

dore01@gmail.com

How did you hear about this network?

Improvisers/People within my "Creativity" World