Career in Dance

Dance

In India, dance is an age-old tradition, Dance is a type of art form in which people use their bodies to express themselves, and usually a dance is accompanied by music. The most expressive art form is dance where in an individual expresses his emotions through music along with dance. There are narrative dance forms which are called as dance drama. Dancers have to take special precautions for staying healthy and fit. They have to be very careful as to avoid junk food and eat only healthy food.

The dance forms vary depending on the country and these dance forms are based on ancient dance discipline The various classical form are Bharatnatayam of Tamil Nadu, Kuchupudi of andra pradesh, odissi of orrisa, Kathak,kathakali and Manipuri.

Key to Success

To be successful in Dance Industry you should have/ develop:

• Ambition
• Talent
• Quick Learner
• Extent Flexibility
• Oral Comprehension
• Attractive Appearance

Scope and Opportunities

In Dancer career they can find employment in

• Kala Kendra
• Academics
• TV Channel
• Dance Troupes                                                                   

 Lifestyle & Social Status

• Irregular working Schedule
• Required physical and metal stamina
• Financial Instability

Renowned choreographers who are a part of the comity are assigned paid leaves and sick leaves. If one doesn’t have an assignment he still gets paid.

Well known Personalities in Dance 

Choreographers like:  Ganesh Acharya, Saroj Khan, Faraha Khan, Vaibhavi Marchant & Shyamak Davar

Job Profile

1. Dancer:

• Give solo, duet, or group performances to entertain people: performs various dance forms
• Rehearses dance movements developed by CHOREOGRAPHER
• Choreographs own dance
• May sing and provide other forms of entertainment

2. Teacher:

• Explains the techniques and methods of the movements of body to music or rhythm accompaniment. They must also have through knowledge of practical and theoretical aspects of dance
• Dancer who can take up teaching as profession can find opportunities in colleges, schools, Universities

Choreography:

• One can work in choreograph that is how to move the body with the rhythm and the music.
• He works for schools, community groups and with wedding planners.

Skill Sets

• Active Listening & Learning
• Co-ordination
• Good Memory
• Dedication
• Critical Thinking
• Enthusiastic
• Hard worker
• Facial and Body Language

Work Value

• Determination
• Adaptability
• A sense of Rhythm
• Persistence
• Initiative
• Self Control
• Achievement

Current Job Scenario

As a dancer there are very rare dancers to who have assignments for a long duration. Those who went on outskirt shoots for movies received extra perks. Earnings from dancing are usually on hourly basis and low because employment is irregular.

Dancers can also start their own dancing school, theater companies, and dinner theaters. These days every other dancer is talking about trying their future in choreography as there are enormous opportunities in choreography in industry on small and larger scale. Dance reality shows, award programs and every happy moment will be celebrated in presence of professional dancers in India.

Top Recruiters

• TV/Film studios
• University theatre/dance groups
• Theatres
• Touring companies
• Industrial shows
• Television networks
• Performing arts centers
• Arts Councils

Course Synopsis

Course Options	Diploma in Dance/Art	B.A (Dance)	M.A. In Dance
Academic Eligibility	10th / +2 (Higher Secondary students) with any group as the majors are eligible for these programs	10+2 any stream	B.A in dance
Fees	Rs. 5K to Rs. 10K per annum	Rs. 10K to Rs. 15K per annum	Rs. 15K to Rs. 20K
Expenditure in Metro and Tier-1	Rs. 2lakhs to Rs. 2.5lakhs	Rs. 2lakhs to Rs. 2.5lakhs	Rs. 2lakhs to Rs. 2.5lakhs
Expenditure in Tier-2	Rs. 1.75lakhs to Rs. 2lakhs	Rs. 1.75lakhs to Rs. 2lakhs	Rs. 1.75lakhs to Rs. 2lakhs
Duration	2 Years	3 Years	2         Year
Mode	Part time	Regular	Regular
Approved	NA	Gurukul	Gurukul
Affiliation	Respective University/Institute
Entrance Exam	Institute Level Entrance Exam
Education Loan
Scholarships

Career Prospect

1. Film/TV
2. Shows & events
3. Dance academy
4. Dancer
5. Dance teacher

Entrance Exam:

• Not Available

Success Stories

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-8YVqzpg7c
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5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqjC1PqdnVI
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxrDmiU6V6E
7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhBaeVKAoCw