Career Summary
Dancer
Introduction
For those who want to become a dancer, but would like to know a little bit of the life style of a dancer, you should read this article. This article will give you a taste of the daily schedule of dancers and how you can become a dancer. Also, it will give you plenty of information, such as the wage, the dangers or the workplaces.
What is it like to be dancer?
To be a dancer is very demanding on the body and on the mind. Dancers have long hours of classes and rehearsals, but once succeeding something or being on stage, it is also a thrill.
What do dancers do?
The main purpose of a dancer is to have a significant role on stage and pull it off. This said, to accomplish this goal, dancers must train as often as possible to know the ins and outs of the choreography and of the dance techniques. A dancer must learn many complicated dance routines. All dancers warm up to avoid any injuries that could happen while dancing. Dancers also make shows, sometimes there are even more than one show in the same day. Dancer must be able to work alone because in solos, they can't rely on anyone else. But, they must also be able to work in teams because there are a lot of groups choreography or a lot of work with a choreographer therefore, teamwork is important.
What do dancers do on a typical day?
Before class, time management is key for a dancer because he or she must prepare for technique class by warming up, because there isn't time when the teacher arrives. Then, there is about an hour and a half of technique class. During this time, the teacher corrects and criticize the dancer's techniques. After the class, the rehearsal starts. The rehearsals are very demanding because the dancers must remember all the choreography and sometimes even the ones that they aren't performing in case someone gets injured. Therefore, rehearsals can overwhelm inters or new professional dancers. Also, there aren't a lot of breaks. Therefore, it is important to stay hydrated to have the energy that is needed, because even though it is understandable, no dancer can use as an excuse that they are tired. After the long day, most of them will stretch and ice their body or take a bath to help the muscles relax.
Where do dancers work?
Dancers have different places where they can work depending on what they want to do. They can dance for a dance company, they can teach in studios or in academic schools, secondary, college or university, they can dance in theater productions or music videos or on television, they can work as self-employed workers, which means they can audition when ever they want where ever they want. But, a dance career means a lot of rejection because there are so many good female dancers. Therefore, in this field, you have to stand out if you are a girl. Although for a man, it is easier to find work, since there is a lack of male dancers.
How can I become dancer?
To become a dancer, the most important thing is to work hard. Event if you are not the most naturally talents or that you have difficulties, if you work hard, slowly, you will get where you want to be. Also, all dancers must have a lot of years of training behind them. It can also come in handy to have a degree in dance or even start as a trainee in dance company. To become a dancer, you need certain skills. For example, active listening and learning, creativity, teamwork and physical stamina.
How much money do dancers make?
The salary can variate depending on the type of degree, from no degree to a master, and where you work. In an educational workplace, a dancer can make $24,40 per hour. A small company will surely pay you less than a big one, and a principal dancer will definitely be paid more than a background dancer, but in a professional company it is around $18.20 per hour. In a spectator sport, the wage is more like $15,52. To sum up, a dancer's median wage is $17.49.
What kinds of additional training do dancers need?
In addition to the specific dance type the dancer is doing, it is always recommended for them to take at least one other. But except dancing, dancers can take acting classes, it will help with their emotions on stage, and singing classes, which helps them control their breathing.
What are the dangers of being dancer?
Injuries are a frequent danger, and sometimes, they even cause a premature retirement. That is why a dancer must respect the limits of the body, even though they are not always easy to recognize. Being a dancer can be hard on the ego and the self-esteem because there are a lot of rejections. That is another danger. You can't prevent this danger, but you can always get some help or at least talk to someone.
What are the chances that dancers will be replaced by robots soon?
The chances that dancers will be replaced by robots are slim to none. Only a human can move his or her body in all directions and can push it to the maximum. Even more, dance require acting skills to express various emotions while performing. But a robot does have some qualities that would be helpful for a dancer. For example, dancing can be very demanding on the body and dancers have long days of rehearsals, so the fact that the robot can feel pain nor feel tired would be a good quality for a dancer.
What age do dancers retire at?
A lot of dancers have to stop their careers in their thirties, because of injuries. Therefore, it is very important for dancers to take care of their bodies, because not listening to them-selves can re-enforce the injury and force you to stop your career earlier. After a dancing career, there is always the possibility for a dancer to teach or to choreograph. Thus, the dance career isn't completely over. But all dancers have a different retirement time.
Conclusion
As for me, I am still a trainee in a classical dance company, but I am on the verge of finishing my Double DEC in dance. At the end of this school year, I will have a college degree in contemporary dance. I am going to pursue my training at Quebec University in Montreal. I want to have a career in the dance company I am currently in, but I would also like to dance in at least one musical theater production, although my final goal is to choreograph. If this article has helped you, please leave a comment bellow! And feel free to share your dance path as well as your hopes.
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