Dance Careers
Dakota Evans
Dance Therapist
What is a Dance Therapist?
Movement is the way that Dance Therapists use for observation, assessment, research and therapeutic intervention. They focus on helping their clients improve self-esteem and body image, develop effective communication skills/relationships, expand movement vocabulary and gain insight into patterns of behavior. They help develop treatment plans/goals, document their goal and work with professionals.
What Qualities Are Required?
- Empathetic
- Be Reflective
- Great Communication Skills
- Courage
- Flexibility
- Kindness
Salary and Education
Dance Therapists is a small but growing field. Estimated employment will grow faster than average jobs by 15% from 2008 to 2018. They typically require a Master's Degree and have to complete two years of graduate school including the study of dance.
Dance Choreographer
What is a Dance Choreographer?
- Create dances or interpretations of existing dances
- Choose the music that will be used for a dance routine
- Audition dancers for a role in a show or within a dance company
- Assist with costume design, lighting and other aspects of the show
- Teach complex dance routines
What Qualities are Required?
- Athletic
- Creative
- Leadership Skills
- Physical Stamina
- Teamwork Skills
- Patient
- Enthusiastic
Salary and Education
Salary: $44, 130
Professional Dancer
What is a Professional Dancer and What do They Do?
- Audition for a part in a show or for a job within a dance company
- Learn complex dance movements that entertain an audience
- Study new types of dance
- Work closely with instructors and other dancers to modify dances
- Rehearse several hours every day for preparation
Types of Dances
- Ballet
- Tango
- Modern and Contemporary
- Tap
- Jazz
- Ballroom
- Flamenco
- Hip-hop
What Qualities are Required?
The qualities required to become a Professional Dancer are:
- Passionate
- Confident
- Meticulous
- Dedicated
- Teamwork Skills
- Fearless
- Independent
- Flexible
Salary and Education
The median hourly wage for a dancer is $14.16 in 2012. Employment for dancers is expected to grow by 6% from 2012 to 1012.
Citations
- http://www.bls.gov/ooh/entertainment-and-sports/dancers-and-choreographers.htm#tab-1
- http://study.com/articles/Dance_Degree_Program_and_Course_Information.html
- http://study.com/directory/category/Medical_and_Health_Professions/Therapeutic_and_Rehabilitation_Professions/Dance_Therapist.html
- http://www.adta.org/about_dmt