DANCER
Through their dance performances, dancers convey thoughts and tales. Dancers can move to a variety of musical styles, including modern, ballet, and musical theatre, and they frequently perform in groups. Dancers can appear in ballets, dance performances, TV shows, and movies.
“This world we live in is the dance of the creator. Dancers come and go in the twinkling of an eye but the dance lives on.”
- Michael Jackson
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Who is a dancer?
Through their dance performances, dancers convey thoughts and tales. Dancers can move to a variety of musical styles, including modern, ballet, and musical theatre, and they frequently perform in groups. Dancers can appear in ballets, dance performances, TV shows, and movies.
To keep in shape for their dance programs, dancers need to maintain their strength and engage in regular exercise. They frequently perform throughout the day in addition to practicing, so they don't have set working hours. Some dancers spend months at a time away while performing in other cities. Due to the competitive nature of the job market, many dancers reside in larger cities.
What are the different types of dancers/dances?
Indian classical dance
African-American dance (including swing, disco, and hip hop dance styles)
Novelty or fad dances (like the moonwalk, Gangnam style)
Social dances (waltz, line dancing, samba, and tango)
Latin dance styles like jive, salsa, and bachata
Street dance (like break dancing, tutting, and electro-dance)
Ballet
Highland dancing
Tap dance
Belly dancing
Lyrical dancing
Folk dance
Electronic dance
What are the basic qualifications needed for the dancers?
Dancers receive a wide range of education and instruction, although they often complete many years of professional training. The majority of dancers start their training while they are very young by enrolling in private dancing lessons or training courses. Somewhere at age of 18, many dancers are already undergoing auditions and looking for work. A Bachelor of Dance, often abbreviated as B. Dance, BFA (Dance), BCA (Dance), BDanceEd, BDancePerf, and BA (Dance), is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by a college/university.
Which stream will be best/suitable/relevant for dancers?
One may engage in the various certificate and certification programs given by dance schools around the nation after completing 12th grade with Dance or Music as one of the main topics and gaining a basic understanding of different dance genres through informal means.
What are the top universities in India available to become a dancer?
ARCJMC College of Music and Performing Arts
Abhinaya institute of dance
Ashvini Kala Kendra
What are the top universities abroad available to become a dancer?
The University of Melbourne
The University of Texas at Austin
Utrecht University
Queensland University of Technology
University of Auckland
Royal Holloway University of London
University of Surrey
Duke University
Which skills are required to be a dancer?
thorough knowledge of dance and its related issues
physical fitness, stamina, and perseverance
motivation and discipline
communication and interpersonal skills
creativity
resilience
confidence and self-belief
adaptability to the different disciplines of TV, film, and theatre
the ability to work as part of a team
the ability to make contacts and promote current work
What are the job profiles available for dancers?
Dance teacher
Choreographer
Arts administration
Yoga instructor
Physical therapists
What are the pros and cons of becoming a dancer?
Pros
Exceptionally satisfying since you get to accomplish what you love.
You'll be physically well and energized.
after you're established, fame and name
Cons
extensive practice program and work hours
Not a 9-to 5 job
Regular performances and performances cannot be expected.
Additionally, regular dancing can be unhealthy
What is the average salary of a dancer?
Around 15k to 30k per month. It can increase with the experience.