Friday, November 8, 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.

In order to be a pro dancer, an individual should possess certain qualities namely; strong desire for dancing, dedication, knowledge, experience, perseverance and flexibility. It is usually advisable that persons start young for a career in this field as at an early stage, the talent is able to grow more.

However, if a person is starting late to pursue his passion of dancing, then he must have an action plan for success. First such a person ought to look for a local dance school where he or she can be attending classes to learn the required skills. The classes usually start from beginner level to intermediate and then advanced. Therefore one should ensure to improve his or her skills in order to move through the different levels.

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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