My 15 year old daughter has been dancing since she was 5yrs old. How do get her career started.?

Answer 1

If your daughter has been getting the best training you can find and afford, then you have already been doing a lot to get her career started. Otherwise, parents can't and shouldn't be doing too much to steer their kids into dance, as the profession is far too grueling (physically, emotionally, and financially) to wish on any child. You should only be helping your child aim for a professional career if you know that she is a person who simply MUST DANCE, just like they must breathe.

If you've already gently encouraged your daughter to aim for anything else in life, then you help her in her quest to be a dancer by trying to stay one step ahead of her to merely open various doors for her - meaning, options for furthering her dance training that SHE, then, chooses to take (or not). (Never push her to do anything.) The two of you learn about her various options by subscribing to the two main dance magazines: "Dance," and "Dance Spirit." Both of you should be reading those magazines cover to cover to learn about the life of a dancer and reviewing the ads to learn about summer intensives, boarding schools, and colleges.

If your daughter is at all involved with ballet, I highly recommend the both of you join the "Ballet Talk for Dancers" message board, where you can find expert advice on most everything related to dance (as long as it has some connection to ballet).
http://dancers.invisionzone.com/index.php?

My own 19 year old daughter has been taking dance classes since she was 3 and is now in college as a dance major, pursuing a triple emphasis in ballet, modern and jazz, with a goal of one day becoming a choreographer in contemporary concert dance. So even though she isn't 100% ballet focused, I've found the "Ballet Talk for Dancers" message board to be an excellent resource; certainly far better than the quality of answers you're getting for this question.

Answer 2

I suggest you enroll your daughter in a performing arts school, if she isn't already. Performing arts schools have many connections and resources your daughter can use to get her big break.(i.e. music videos commericals...)I don't know if you about Universal Dance Association or not. They put on the dance competitions you see on ESPN. They have dance camps every summer. I suggest checking them out. If your daughter is really good she can get the chance to perform in Macy's Thanksgiving parade, and when she turns 17; a change to dance in Paris! I also suggest that she try and take classes at a popular dance studio, that gets a good amount of exposure. In the dancing game, it's all about getting recognized

Answer 3

Don't. The number of people who make dancing a career is only 1 in 100 good dancers. And of 100 of those people who do make it a career, 99 of them are the exotic type.

Unless she is truly the greatest dancer in the universe, and she is already doing well in national competitions, don't even bother. Its a nice hobby for her to have.

UNLESS: She wants to teach. Teaching dance is a legitimate career.

Answer 4

you really need to get her to good summer dance camps like big schools like Virigina School of the Arts i went there for the full six weeks it was great. if she is really into it then that would be the best thing bacause when she attends these summer intensive she has a shot to get in to the year around school where so many of them get into good companies aftre graduating high school. auditions usually start after christmas. these camps can be expensive but they are well worth. i wish i could help you more but i dont know where you are located if i knew that i could tell you of some schools that are somewhat close. another thing if she isnt already if you live close to a pro company see if they have like a 2nd company for young dancers. i have been studing at dayton ballet for the past few years and they have what is call DBII(dayton ballet 2) since i am old enough i am in DBII senior company. we get totake class with the company and perform with them for big productions like the nutcracker. i would really like to help you more please e mail me @ [e-mail]

Answer 5

First, ask her if this is what she wants.
Second, get an agent. Consider sending her to Julliard.
Many companies won't hire minors, you might have to wait until she is 17-18.

A dance career is very difficult. It is not very profitable and a very harsh reality even for extremely talented people.

Best wishes.

Answer 6

your daughter to aim for anything else in life, then you help her in her quest to be a dancer by trying to stay one step ahead of her to merely open various doors for her - meaning, options for furthering her dance training that SHE, then, chooses to take (or not). (Never push her to do anything.) The two of you learn about her various options by subscribing to the two main dance magazines: "Dance," and "Dance Spirit." Both of you should be reading those magazines cover to cover to learn about the life of a dancer and reviewing the ads to learn about summer intensives, boarding schools, and colleges.

Answer 7

Well congratulations for noticing that.Then i would advice that you take her to dancing classes and see what she is capable of.Allow her to choose the carrier herself please don't choose it for her as you are about to.Lastly i think you should as well encourage her to get into this competent world by doing something that is more like it.Dancing should be a part time thing

Answer 8

To get her career stared you should have audition for dance competions or put her on so you think you can dance.

Answer 9

Put her in college with a very good dance team.

Answer 10

mY DAUGHTER IS 18 and she has been dancing since she was 3. Take her to a trainer they will guide you. AGENT.