Friday, November 8, 2013

Guidelines On How To Become A Professional Dancer

By Sonya Riley


A lot of people dream of becoming dancers, but very few of them actually make it to become great dancers. But if this is a passion, persons must make sure to strive until they achieve their dream. For this reason, a lot of people who have a passion for dancing are looking for information on how to become a professional dancer so that they can have a sense of direction where to start from.

Becoming a pro dancer requires one to have ambition, commitment, a strong character, knowledge of dance, experience, flexibility and a strong heart that never gives up. For persons who are still young and think that this passion can be their career, then the secret is to keep on training. The major decisions will come as they grow up with support from parents.

This is not to discourage those who are starting late to pursue dancing. However at such a time an individual will need a plan of action in order to make it through in this profession. The individual ought to first enroll in a dancing school where he lives to receive some basic training. Such local schools usually have different levels for beginners, intermediates and advanced people. If one is a beginner, he should strive to improve his skills to at least reach intermediate or advanced stage.

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.

It is always good that one learns about other dance moves such as salsa, tap, hip hop or jazz aside from his or her specialization. Through this, an individual will be able to understand more about a particular dance and appreciate all dances equally. Apart from this, persons will be able to develop various parts of their bodies to become flexible and stronger.

Practice makes perfect. Therefore persons in this kind of profession should always ensure to practice a lot in their free time. A part from practicing, the individual should have a balanced diet. This does not mean that one should totally avoid treats, but they should eat them minimally. Having a healthy diet and a physical fitness plan is the only way one can have the right body for dancing and also strength to practice.

One should also set out to gain experience. This means auditioning for gigs in the local area and performing any role that one has landed on even if it is unpaid. This is the only way to get experience. When performing, one should be able to standout. Apart from this, a person should remain updated of upcoming auditions and make sure to attend as this is the only way a person can get a good job.

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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