Though anchored in cross-cultural comparisons, this study aims to identify the key factors that impacted the talent development of successful dancers from childhood through adulthood. Case studies of eight Finnish and Singaporean ballet and contemporary dancers exemplify the qualities of successful dancers in terms of their career achievements and…

Author considered what we have in the way of institutions and services which fall within the concept of life-long education and described briefly each of six possible groupings that could contribute to conceptualization of life-long education. (Author/RK)