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

Film/TV
Shows & events
Dance academy
Dancer
Dance teacher

Entrance Exam:

Not Available

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