Dance : Job Prospects & Career Options
Dancers can find employment in
• Kala Kendras
• Academies
• TV channels
• Dance troupes
• There are
also many opportunities for self-employment in the form of holding private
classes or starting an institution.
Career options
Career options available in this areas are that of a performer, teacher
and choreographer.
Teaching: To be in this field one needs an aptitude to teach,
initiative and patience. They must also have thorough knowledge of practical
and theoretical aspects of dance. They should have a perfect sense of
rhythm, and some proficiency in music.
Dancers who take up teaching as a profession can find opportunities in
schools, colleges, universities, dance institutes and even open schools
of their own.
Choreography: The choreographer designs and composes dance sequences
and co-ordinates the stage settings, music, costumes and supervises rehearsals.
Choreographer must have creative or imaginative powers and an ability
to interpret music and compose dance routines for solo as well as group
performances. They must be able to work along with a team. Prospects in
this field are expanding with more and more stage and TV shows.
Choreographers can find
employment in troupes performing stage shows, TV shows and in films.
Performing: To be a performing artist one must have
attractive appearance, facial expression, an ability to interpret roles
and stage presence. Performers have to spare time everyday for practicing.
They must also have to keep in touch with the interest of the general
public. They must travel a lot and give performances to be popular. Besides
professional training; dedication, talent and the right contacts can only
help a performer to become well established.
Performing artists can form their own troupes or even work with other
troupes. They also have the option of starting schools and devote time
for teaching.
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