How much do professional dancers get paid for dancing?

Answer 1

That varies greatly with what style of dance, and what do you mean by "professional dancing". For example, teaching in ballroom pays very differently than performances, even the type of payment is different. Typically, it is per hour pay for teaching, it is lump sum for performances. Both depend on how good you are. It varies from $20 to $300 per hour, and from a Thank-You note to several thousand dollars for a performance.

Answer 2

It can vary widely. It depends on where you are located, what your specialty is, and how much competition there is there. It seems that most professional dancers do it because it is their passion, not because they are making alot of money.

Answer 3

I'm a Hollywood Choreographer and am well versed in pay rates for dancers. - Here is the pay for dancers below. Feel free to ask me questions!

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FILM (SAG) - Pay depends on if you are dancing solo or with a group

Shoot Rate Per DAY

Solo = $859
3 - 8 = $752
9+ = $657

Rehearsal = $505

Shoot Rate Per WEEK

Solo / Duo = $2,760
3 - 8 = $2,531
9+ = $2,300

Rehearsal = $505 / DAY


TELEVISION SHOW (SAG) - Pay depends on if you are dancing solo or with a group

Shoot Rate Per DAY

Solo = $859
3 - 8 = $752
9+ = $657

Rehearsal = $505

Shoot Rate Per WEEK

Solo / Duo = $2,760
3 - 8 = $2,531
9+ = $2,300

Rehearsal = $505 / DAY


MUSIC VIDEOS

Shoot Rate Per DAY
$475 / DAY (10 Hours)
Overtime at $65.63 / Hour

Rehearsal Rate Per DAY
$250 / DAY (8 Hours)
Overtime at $46.88 / Hour


TELEVISION SHOW (AFTRA)

Group Dancer Rate Depends On Length Of SHOW

5 Min or less = $304
Over 5 min to 15 min = $608
Over 15 min to 30 min = $944
Over 30 min to 60 min = $1,174
Over 60 min to 90 min = $1,343
Over 90 min to 120 min = $1,559

Overtime Rate is $37.50


AWARDS SHOW (AFTRA)

Rehearsal Day = $247
Camera Day = $725
Program Minimum $970


COMMERCIALS - Pay depends on if you are dancing solo or with a group, on-camera or off-camera

Principles (1-2 people)
On Camera = $625.75
Off Camera = $472

Groups (3-5)
On Camera = $459.55
Off Camera = $266.20

Groups (6-8)
On Camera = $406.90
Off Camera = $231.05

Group 9
On Camera = $336.45
Off Camera = $188.40

Rehearsal rates are negotiated separately


TOURS - Rate range widely depending on the scope of the tour (Regional / World) and the Star Power of the artist. (Lady Ga Ga vs. a Newbie)

SUPERSTAR -
$1,200 to $2,500 /week (while on the road)
50% of pay or some set amount (when off of the road, not touring)
Per Diem = $50 - $60 / day (food)
Own hotel room

STAR -
$900 to $1,300 /week (while on the road)
$0 to 50% (when off of the road, not touring)
Per Diem = $30 - $40 / day (food)
Own hotel room

NEWBIE -
$500 to $1,000 /week (while on road)
$0 (when off of the road, not touring)
Per Diem = $20 - $30 / day (food)
Shared hotel room

Answer 4

Hardly anything. They do it for the love of dance, not the money.

Answer 5

i kow ballet dancers ahrdly anything, but the company normally buys shoes and costumes.

Answer 6

Not nearly enough...

Answer 7

sometimes very little pay.