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When people think about careers in dance, they may think only about being
a performer, choreographer, or teacher. However, dance includes many
exciting professional possibilities. Today's dance community is made up of
diverse professionals working as artists, writers and academics, teachers,
technologists, and body care professionals.
List of dance and dance-related occupations:
Back-up dancer
Ballroom dancer
Modern dancer
Exotic dancer
Promotional model (trade fairs or auto shows)
Rptiteur (rehearsal director)
Showgirl
Dance journalist
Dance historian
Dance critic
Dance company manager
Artistic director
Dancer in a major arts organizations, such as a ballet company, opera
house or musical theater company
Choreographer for arts organizations and companies
Notate to preserve the choreography and repertoire for dance
companies
Dancer in a large-scale theme park or Las Vegas production, or smaller
productions on a cruise line
Dancer for music videos and commercials
Choreographer, trainer or coach for music videos
Marketing and public relations for a dance company
Web design and social media management for a dance company
Grant writing, development and finance for arts organizations
Artist management and representation
Arts facilities operations
Special events planner for a ballet company or arts organization
Dance teacher and/or owner - dance studio or school
Dance or movement therapist/Movement analyst/Dance medicine
specialist
Sports trainer, fitness instructor (Yoga, Pilates, Zumba group exercise)
Arts Activist
dance specialists have a variety of dance related jobs through their careers
or combine several at once in what is called a "portfolio" career.
What Is a Professional Dancers Salary Like?
Salaries of those talented and lucky enough to make dancing a profession
can often vary widely, depending on a number of factors. Obviously, more
talented dancers can make more money, as can more experienced dancers.
Also, dancing in large productions or shows will also bring in more money
than small productions.
Dancers typically get paid either per show or per week. Some dancers might
make as little as $50 to $100 per show, while others may have contracts that
guarantee them up to $1,500 per week.
Dancers in music videos and other filmed productions are generally paid by
the hour or by the day. While some dancers can make hundreds of dollars a
day, this money is not always consistent.
Teachers and choreographers typically earn a steadier wage, and they are
usually paid by the hour as well. Dance teachers can make anywhere from
$10 to $30 per hour. Choreographers, on the other hand, usually make
around $35 per hour. The median hourly wage for dancers was $14.16 in
May 2012. The median hourly wage for choreographers was $18.33 in May
2012.
What Type of Education Does a Person Need To Become a Dancer?
Technically, a formal education is not absolutely necessary for a dance
career, but studying under an experienced dancer or in a prominent dance
school is usually very helpful.
Most dancers start their careers at a very young age. Professional ballerinas,
for instance, usually start dance classes before they are even enrolled in
school. As they get better, they can move up to more advanced classes.
During their teenage years, dancers can also choose to attend special
performing arts or dance schools. Though they will get a general high school
education in these types of schools, young dancers will also take different
dance classes in order to fine tune their skills. After high school, some
dancers begin looking for work right away, but others may choose to attend
a traditional university or a performing arts university.
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16,500
900
10,200
12,700
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2,500
The average pay for a Dancer is $30,594 per year. Most people move on to
other jobs if they have more than 20 years' experience in this field. Pay for
this job does not change much by experience, with the most experienced
earning only a bit more than the least. Approximately 20 percent of dancers
are self-employed, meaning they receive no benefits. Unionized dancers
receive some paid sick leave and vacations, as well as health insurance
benefits. Ironically, the dancer is listed in Business Insider as one of the 14
most stressful jobs in America.
The following states have the lowest average wages for a career in dance
Nebraska $7
Alabama
$8
Kansas
$9
Guam
$1
0
Puerto Rico $1
0
Indiana
$1
1 Dancers have the highest average income in the following
North
$1 states
Carolina
2 Washingto $2
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7
Oregon
$2
7
New York $2
4
Nevada
$2
2
Utah
$1
9
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New
$1 1/19/2015
Jersey
8
Virginia
$1
7