Julie had a ball. Julie was the entire department. The rest is history. Today, there are literally dozens of dance agents populating seven different agencies in Los Angeles. Just this year, New York jumped on the band wagon with two organizations.
Sources say more are on the way.
Today, the task has changed. Producers and casting directors simply pick up a phone and tell the agents they want to see fifty of their finest dancers at tomorrow's audition. Casting requirements are faxed over. The agents go into action, customizing their client list to fit specific criteria. Taller women, Latin men, Ally McBeal types, partnering proficient, whatever's needed.