| dmire dancers. The way they move and spin. Their | | | | to pursue. Take as many classes as you want. The |
| grasp of rhythm. Their grace. You’ve been | | | | more skills you learn, the better. |
| taking dance classes for as long as you can | | | | Practice makes perfect. Even when you |
| remember. Now, you want to take it to the next | | | | aren’t taking classes, make sure you practice |
| level and become a professional dancer. | | | | each day. Practice your moves as long as you can, |
| There are many things a professional dancer can do | | | | for at least an hour. (Or more if you have the time). |
| and it all depends which type of dance you specialize | | | | Even if you can’t squeeze in an hour of |
| in. You can become a performance ballet dancer and | | | | practice time, do something each day. A big part of |
| go to auditions to land parts. You can join a dance | | | | this business is going to auditions and getting parts. |
| group. You can take up popular dance and be in | | | | You’ll have an advantage if you practice as |
| music videos. And these are just a few examples. | | | | much as possible. |
| Here is more information on what you need to know | | | | Perform and audition. As mentioned, a big part of this |
| to become a dancer. | | | | business is to go to auditions and land parts. But, |
| Choose a focus. Which kinds of dance do you like | | | | there is also another aspect. You can certainly take it |
| the best? You can either choose to be a specialist or | | | | upon yourself to get business. For example, if you |
| a generalist. If your sole purpose is to be a belly | | | | are a belly dancer, you would go through the same |
| dancer, or a ballet dancer, for example, then there is | | | | process bands do to land a gig in a restaurant or club. |
| no need for you to learn jazz or hip hop dancing. | | | | And, if it has been a while between jobs, |
| However, if you want to be in musicals, you may | | | | don’t let your performance skills get rusty. |
| need to learn some general skills. | | | | Find reasons to get up in front of people. You |
| Set goals. This is an important step for any career. | | | | don’t want to let your stage presence skills |
| Here is where you define exactly what kind of | | | | get rusty. |
| dancer you want to be and what it will take to get | | | | Go to school. If you are truly serious about |
| there. Be as specific as possible when setting these | | | | performing dance for a living, you may want to |
| goals. Goals are your roadmap. If you don’t | | | | attend a performing arts high school and/or |
| bother to do this, you run the danger of not | | | | university. This is not a necessary step for success, |
| achieving your dream. | | | | but the opportunities you will have while in school can |
| Take classes. In the beginning, the most important | | | | be very helpful. Teachers no doubt have connections |
| thing you can do is learn new skills and get in shape. | | | | and you will be presented with plenty of |
| Dancers have toned, flexible bodies. This one trait is | | | | opportunities to perform and hone your craft. |
| common no matter which type of dance you decide | | | | |