In this assignment I have fully understood the variety of different employment opportunities and requirements for a successful dancer.
A dancer is a type of artist that involves movement of the body, a dancer expresses facts, stories, beats and resonance with his or her body, therefore this can be danced in relation to a narrative, stimuli or rythm. it is performed in many cultures as a form of emotional expressiosn and social interaction. Dancers can create a piece with non verbal communication, therefore anyone with passion of dancing can collaberate with the right experience and technique can become a dancer.
To become a successful proffesional dancer, it takes alot of hard work, physically, intellectually and emotionally as well as dedication throughout all times. Most proffesional dancers study for at least 2 years in an insitutue to earn a degree, for further career development.
Dancers can work independantly on their own, or with other individuals that can be part of an organisation. Depending on the form of dance, dancers can work strongly with theatres, stage schools, schools and private institutions. Depending on the dancers title, it will depend on where they will work. Each dancer will have their own job title, there are choreographers, Dance teachers, International dancers, Peformers, but it also depends on the dancers styles, their could be, ballet teachers, street dance teachers, west end performers, international dancers that will include; salsa, samba, bollywood, samba reggae, flamenco. Following up research into depth about an international dancer, I strongly believe this is the job role that I want to follow up in a more proffessional way, following future education at university to get my dance degree, to become the artist I want to be in 3 years time.
Their are a range of different organisations in the dance industry. However it is not ' what you know its who you know' therefore a dancer should take every opportunity to perform in any enviroment. A dancer whom is training to become a successful dancer in the industry will strongly work with organisations like local schools, dance studios teaching children dance routines, street performances, festivals that are local, like sussex festival which I am working with now ready for the Easter festival at sussex university. Part of all this training is a great way to help with technique aswell as confidence when performing. When you are a proffesional dancer, performing in Theatres, big events on stages, expecially in London, like 'move it'. Also the chance to work inside and outside, filming a dance choreography that yourself has choreographed this can also be performed at Festivals, street performances depending on the style, so more for street would be a great interpretation to perform on the streets. However the access to be on tour with different dance companys like Rambert dance company whom are all based on contemporary and jazz style dance, which have connections with Roehampton university, this could lead to proffesional work, which you will get paid for working hourly/ filming daily aswell as other financial costs like, transport and accomodation. A dancer will work strongly with local and well known organisations in the community arts.
Alternatively when looking for dance jobs the first thing to ask is. ' Are you committed?' dance jobs are all around the county/ country so if you are commited to travel far distance, the apply for a variety, these can be found on different websites like, ' StarAuditions' this is a website where you put in your details of what job you want and distance, then the organisation will email you with any updates on new job titles that are available, I am currently on this page and therefore have been given a range of different dance auditions to apply for, this is a great way physcially and emotionally to help technical wise and with self- esteem. Local newspapers will be updated on a weekly basis for any performing arts jobs, this could be at a local school or assistant at a dance company. Community, voluntry work is always positive on any portfolio.
Qualifications are crucial, English, maths are essential, aswell as A level in dance/ performing arts to give you the technique to further onto university or stage school for 2-3 years to get a degree.
A professional dancer needs to have been technically trained, knowing how to hold the core & posture at all times. Experience is a great success to the dance industry , so have experience on performing on stage, having a variety of different styles aswell as being open minded.
Further into my dance career I have realised its great to be open minded and be technically trained with a different range of styles to get the best outcome.
Reference:
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