Thursday 21 November 2013

The Rigorous Life Of A Dancer

By Leslie Griffith


Hard work is a must in the life of a dancer. Most who choose this as a career have been dancing since a very young age working to perfect their every dance movement. Devotion and a willingness to work very hard are needed to be successful in this beautiful art form. Although their life may appear glamorous to those on the outside looking in, those who actually dance know just how demanding this life can actually be.

For those who choose this as a career, the first thing needed is self discipline. Hours of every day must be devoted to improving your techniques. Expect to practice for literally hours each day. This includes not only dancing, but strengthening and stretching your muscles. Your body must be fine tuned to do all the movement entailed in being a professional dancer.

The type and amount of training varies with each dancer and with the type of dancing being done. A ballroom dancer's daily routine will be quite different from someone preparing for the ballet. However, each dancing type has one thing in common. The body must be kept physically fit. No junk food allowed. A healthy and balanced diet is necessary. Gaining too much weight can be devastating to a performer.

Practicing and rehearsing are always on the to do list. It is usually vital to learn various choreographed routines. Getting a job on a show is no easy feat. First comes an audition. Expect the competition to be brutal. Only a few will probably be picked even though hundreds or thousands may audition. That is why following a very strict schedule of practice and rehearsals is necessary. If you have perfected your style, you may be the one that will stand out from the crowd.

Getting a job is only half of the battle. Now the real work begins. Hours and hours of rehearsals are needed to get the dance movements perfect. Then you are ready for the show. Now is when you need to be your absolute best. Your days will likely start early in the morning and end late at night. Under no circumstances can you allow tiredness or frustration to show. It will adversely affect the performance. The true professional makes every movement appear effortless.

Doing this every day requires a very dedicated person. Even when you are aching all over, the show must go on. For those who have a true passion to dance, this is not a problem. If you actually love the art of expressing yourself through music and dance, your performance on stage will show it.

The rewards far outweigh the hard work for anyone with a true passion for dancing. The majority of dancers do not get rich monetarily, but they gain riches in other ways. Most would not give up this career for anything else. Hearing applause for a great performance, knowing you have done your best makes all the hard work worthwhile.

There is nothing more graceful than a talented performer. Even though the life of a dancer can be quite strenuous, for most it is worth all the hard work. If this is something you are thinking of pursuing, just be prepared to devote most of your time to perfecting your techniques. If you do succeed, it will have been time very well spent.




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