2006-06-15 07:49:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
I'll add onto divinescribe's list, as she's the only other person, so far, who obviously knows what they're talking about.
Divinescribe left off that you could be a professional dancer in a dance company. Many of the top college dance programs in the U.S. have graduates who go on to dance in all of the well-established modern dance and jazz companies, but a fair number of graduates also manage to join mid-size and smaller ballet companies. (Male dance majors can write their ticket to almost anywhere, but they're another story.)
In addition to companies, many graduates find work dancing with cruise ships. There is also commercial work to be found, mostly centered around L.A., for which you find a dance agent and then audition for various dance gigs.
I had to laugh at eliannfar's narrow idea of only forming your own company "with other unemployed dance majors," as I know of many small companies that are comprised of members who fashion their careers around a combination of dance jobs - mostly as dance teachers of some kind. Without those other paying jobs, they couldn't afford to get the new company off the ground.
But, yes, the sky is the limit. I can also think of graduates who have become a Pilates coach, costume designer, dance photographer, dance reviewer, etc. And then there are those who use the BFA as a stepping stone to law school or any other graduate program.
Given that the BFA degree is much more "hands-on" than a plain BA, you'd actually come out with a variety of skills that translate well to other professions. Dance majors must be expert at time management, they learn leadership skills, and they learn how to put together a production from start to finish. This, combined with their creativity, makes them dynamos in the business world, as they are definitely "Do-ers" and problem solvers.
2006-06-15 11:33:40 · answer #1 · answered by Janine 7 · 5⤊ 2⤋
You can take any job you are qualified for. Should you like to continue dancing, you can teach dance at a studio or school, audition for stage shows, or form your own company with other unemployed dance majors. Good luck.
2006-06-15 08:02:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't qualify you for much, outside of teaching dance. If you are a good dancer, you don't need a major in dance to be a winner or a teacher.
2006-06-15 11:36:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st you can be a company dancer for a dance company
2nd you can be a choreographer (freelancer and/or company)
3rd you can be a dance teacher for a dance school, company or freelancer
4th you can be a stage director for a dance company
5th you can be an administrator for a dance school or company
6th you can be a TV/video dancer or choreographer
7th you can be a judge in a local dance contest
8th you can be the director of your own dance piece or a performance
2006-06-15 15:22:13 · answer #4 · answered by Kath 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good lord: how much space do you have on your screen?
Choreographer, dance tutor, dance instructor, technical director for a musical theatre, after school program administrator, author of books on dance, creator of dance shows, dance studio owner, dance tour coordinator, consultant for non-profit or children's programs, etc. etc.
Girl, the limit is the sky!!
2006-06-15 09:00:56 · answer #5 · answered by divinescribe 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, that is tough. I have been dancing for nine years, and I understand the passion that comes with it. No one can make this decision for you, not even your family. If you really want to, you should. Just think about the consequences, outcomes, and everything else. Make sure this is really what you want to do. I wish you the best of luck in your decision!
2016-03-15 05:37:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you would like to do. Do you want to be a professional dancer? A choreographer? A teacher? Do you want to be in the spotlight or more behind the scenes? You could lend your knowledge of costumes and be a costume designer. There are many options available to you.
2006-06-15 15:25:19 · answer #7 · answered by ballerinagirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can make up dances and sell them to big people... be a coregrapher (no clue how to spell it)... and you can travel around the world on tour or something... be back up dancers for big people, or be in some kind of play and stuff...
2006-06-15 07:53:09 · answer #8 · answered by SwtPrincess1128 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could open up your own studio and teacvh dancing to kids, adults or whover or go do back up dancing.
2006-06-15 19:42:09 · answer #9 · answered by Tonya P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dance teacher
Or, own your own dance studio
2006-06-15 09:42:49 · answer #10 · answered by GD-Fan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋