Friday 8 November 2013

Guidelines On How To Become A Professional Dancer

By Sonya Riley


Some people dance as a leisure or part time activity, while others actually dance as a full time profession. Many people with dreams of becoming dancers usually do not pursue this for one reason or another. However, if one cannot see himself in another profession other than dancing, then he should go ahead and pursue it. Such persons should therefore look for information on how to become a professional dancer to have guidance on how to go about chasing this dream.

Becoming a pro dancer requires one to have ambition, commitment, a strong character, knowledge of dance, experience, flexibility and a strong heart that never gives up. For persons who are still young and think that this passion can be their career, then the secret is to keep on training. The major decisions will come as they grow up with support from parents.

However, persons who are starting late in this career are not discouraged as what matters is passion. But they will need to work harder in ensuring that they succeed in the end as professional dancers. A person will therefore need to enroll in a dance school in the local area so as to learn of the basics in this field. Usually the classes start from beginner stage, intermediate and then to advanced stage. One should aim at reaching the advanced level.

While in such a training school, an individual should be thinking of going to a full time dance college which offers training for two to three years. The training taught here is what will put one to professional standards. Therefore while at the local training school, one should ensure to pass above the intermediate level to improve his chances of getting into the best dance colleges in a state.

When in such a college, one should ensure to experience the various dancing styles such as hip hop, jazz, tap, salsa and any other style. This is even if one specifically wants to be a ballerina or a hip hop artist or any other type of performer. By doing this, a person will be able to understand different dance aspects and develop the body to become stronger and flexible.

In order for one to know if he has internalized a move, he ought to practice. This is for every style and choreography one has been taught. Practicing is the only way a person can perfect his skills. Another thing to ensure that one has enough strength and stamina to practice and perform is a balanced diet and a fitness plan. A dancer needs to be in the right shape physically and psychologically.

Experience is a crucial aspect that an individual should ensure to gain after training. In order to get this, one should put himself out there and audition for any gig, apply for any job in this field of performing arts. One should not mind if he gets a job that is unpaid. All the person needs to is work and perform to standout from the crowd. Such experiences are important as one will never know where or for whom will she get a job as a pro dancer.

With this information on how to become a professional dancer, an individual will be on the right track to becoming a pro. However, one should always ensure to take criticisms positively and never be discouraged even after many rejections. After all, every great dancer started from somewhere.




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