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Many would argue that it is best to go to California or New York to acheive success as a professional dancer. As a former dancer, I agree that New York and California are great places to go to attempt to achieve fame as there are many very popular dance companies in cities like LA and NYC, and let's not forget Broadway, however sometimes it is easier to join a dance company in a more urban state or a local dance company. Only the best of the best can make it in the large cities since so many people go there to try to make it big, however if you are happy dancing and don't expect riches or fame, you can join a dance company in just about any state and be fine. The hardest part is actually getting the part.
But as far as paychecks and recognition go, New York is the place to be a dancer, if you have the moves to make it in.
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What are the odds of becoming a professional dancer?
Such 'odds' cannot be calculated. This is a goal you have to work toward. Though as with many such goals a bit of luck is needed too.
What is the average salary of a professional dancer?
The average salary of a professional dancer varies as to what sort of professional dancer one is asking about. The 3 main types of professional dancers can be catergorized into;Classical Ballet DancerCommercial DancerContemp/Modern DancerAll three have various salaries and packages depending on contracts. A contract is offered once the dancer has successfully auditioned for a position. This can be minimum of say $100 per show. Or as with a major ballet company $450 per week. Commercial dancers tend to stick to contracts, or as with TV and video work a lump sum. For a TV commercial $2000-3000 for three/four days work. The dance industry is very rollacoster when it comes to making consistent money. It can be difficult to obtain a loan or secure finanicial backing. The experience of being a dancer far outweights the monetry value though.
What is a dance agent?
A dance agent represents professional dancers. The dance agent should find work and opportunities for the dancer, look after legal paperwork and negotiate terms and conditions on behalf of the dancer. The dance agent will take a % of income earned by the dancer. Well known dance agencies around the world include BLOC, The Movement, and World Dance Management.
How can you work in ballet if you're not a dancer?
U can work in the music part or IT WIll NOT WORk FOR U
Do you need training to become a dancer?
i would suggest dance lessons from an early age on and connecting to dance schools for referrals and go to contests...also if you wish to do country/western dance, start taking line-dance and other lessons - you will meet a lot of people if nothing else.
