STEP 1: Decide - now that you are most likely a teenager with years of difficult practice behind you - if you want to devote your life to dance. Be honest with yourself. If the answer is yes, take a few steps to make certain you are on a level playing field with other dancers. STEP 2: Make sure you're attending a dance school that is giving you excellent training in ballet and any other form of dance you are studying. Compare it with other dance schools in your area by arranging for several interviews. STEP 3: Ask for information from each school about how students can prepare for and obtain professional auditions with regional ballet companies or national dance companies. A good school should have some connections. STEP 4: Go online to receive further information about the dance field and training. Visit the National Dance Association Web site (see aahperd.org/nda). STEP 5: Remember that there are always local events at which dancers appear. These will give you practice performing before the public. STEP 6: Consider that a full-time college education immediately after high school might work against you if you put off trying to get those all-important professional auditions when you are 18. If you wait until you graduate from college, you will be competing with younger dancers who have been concentrating on their craft. STEP 7: Work toward a bachelor's degree if you decide you want to teach dance in a school or university setting. Go to the National Association of Schools of Dance Web site (see nasd.arts-accredit.org) for a list of accredited colleges offering dance programs.
2006-11-19 03:05:42
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answered by Anonymous
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I started dancing at age 4 at a wonderful studio which is no longer in business. What I did was take several different classes in various dances and found the ones I liked and narrowed it down to those. Once I did that, I was told by my dance teacher that I was a natural dancer and that I should study Choreography. I did not go to any fancy dance school to become professional. Training isn't the same for everyone. There are people who are natural dancers where everything comes at ease or you are a trained dancer who studies for years at the topnotch schools. There are may career opportunities when you are younger. Dancers have a "peak" at which time they are considered too old but can teach or choreography only. You can dance on stage, become a prima ballerina, national and international performing tours,on broadway-off broadway, las vegas shows, teach and choreography. You can also become a background dancer in videos, commercials and movies. Studios also look for dancers. Hip Hop is so much fun, and can be easily taught. Its basic steps plus a whole lotta attitude. It can get tricky (actually look) if you want to add a level to it.
2016-05-22 03:26:58
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answered by Danielle 4
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What kind of dancing do you mean?
If you're talking about trained dancing such as ballet, tap, etc. then lessons are necessary. If you mean to be able to go to a club and dance well, try videos. Watching other people dance can be very helpful. Imitate their moves and above all, relax. That can be the hardest thing about dancing.
2006-11-19 03:09:59
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answered by voxxylady 3
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Practice regularly, Perform better, Select a good teacher
2006-11-19 04:31:54
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answered by naari 2
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If you want to be a good Dancer you should practise it regularly.You should go to Dance class regularly.
2006-11-19 03:21:13
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answered by Anonymous
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Maybe u should take lessons but first decide what type of dance u want to do.I use to take jazz,tap,and ballet.Those r really fun but do some research it will help make ur decision easier.
2006-11-19 06:31:11
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answered by Klarissa 1
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Dancing is a skill just like gymnastics. Keep practising. Practise makes perfect.
2006-11-19 03:10:17
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answered by ? 7
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Take lessons from a good dancer.
Keep your body fit.
watch dance programs.
2006-11-19 03:33:21
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answered by Prashant 1
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practice, practice, practice.
use a mirror and watch your body move. become flexible, dance to music that really gets in your soul.
2006-11-19 03:10:43
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answered by luckienyc 2
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i can become a good dancer by just practing my dance steps
2006-11-21 10:40:16
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answered by Anonymous
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