I Want To Pursue A Dance Career But

What can I do to pursue my career and dance, hand in hand?

"Where there is a will, there is a way!"You can definitely manage both and yet not compromise on anything. You could plan your activities accordingly. Stick to a schedule. Though this might turn out to be a little hard initially, you will love it.I'd like to share something here, I personally started learning bharathnatyam at the age of 3 from my aunt. I always loved doing all sorts extra curricular activities along with the school curriculum. When I was in 10th grade, when everyone said, "you've got board exams this year, time to take a break! from all this", I said NO, this will be the year, I'll prove that it is possible to do all of it, provided one is deeply interested, and that's all it takes. I gave a solo art exhibition + arangetram (solo bharathnatyam performance) that very year. I also managed to top the boards, with state rank 4 :PI still love doing all of these, as an engineering student (at NITK). I just completed my Vidwat grade exam in Bharatnayam with distinction this year (Proficiency grade) .I also have  a 9+ cgpa.Coming to the question how I manage to do all this, I devote time on a regular basis for say dance, drawing and music classes. Also concentrate academics. All of these go hand in hand. One more thing that is responsible for all this, is my parents' support, without which none of this would've be possible.Hope this made you feel more confident. Make a schedule suitable to you and follow it without fail, and you will be there. Once again I'd say, You Can do it, provided you really want to. :)

How do you pursue a career in dancing in India?

Degrees in dancing will never prove that u r a good dancer... dancing is an infinite sea.. And we r just at the shore... Open a dance class only when u r confident of teaching others... That is the only career left for average dancers.. And if u r confident enough of coming into shows.. Den mumbai is d only place... We cant be in a show until and unless we have our network there or sources..

I am 23 years old. Is it too late for me to pursue dance as my career?

No, it is never late . But how much sure are you for taking this big step as your final step ? If you have made your mind to follow dance as your passion and work ,I will tell you why its never late .Age is just a number ,every other people say it . But it’s partially true, you need to start realising that you need to have a very healthy life style ,the unhealthier life style the faster you grow oldWell if you have a alternative job option like a part time worker or a school teacher ,don't hesitate to do it .extra income can give you extra scopebof learning from international artist’s workshop. Be disciplined enough to manage both .know when to select the priority at particular situationsIf you don't like option 2 ,well be prepared to face harsh situations and be very determined to what you are focussing in .practiCE almost Everytime effectively and give your allPractice efficiently ,be really good and then go for gigs ,the better you become the better gigs you are offered .don't ask for work ,you will always remain a grassroot level dancerI am a doctor by profession and I started bboying when I was 17 yo, I represent my crew in underground jams and often give workshop all over India .I just believe in priority management and a disciplined life .gave up every kind of addicts i had ,to manage both efficiently

I want to quit my post graduation and pursue dance as a career. What should I do?

See if ur post graduation just takes 2 yes den complete it all at once but side by side start dancing . After ur education gets over completely focus on dancing. Remember a day once gone never comes back . Success and failure r not in ur hands . once can fail but shouldnever fail to try . Purse only what u love in ur life

How can I make a career in Dance?

Dance is one of growing industry in the modern era. If you are passionate about dance then choose it as your profession. You will definitely get success. Here are some helpful ways to make your dance dream into a reality.Take a variety of dance classes:By taking a wide variety of dance classes from different sources, you become a more versatile dancer. In modern era dance industry, versatility is extremely important. Sure you can specialize in a specific dance genre, but it is also important to be well-versed in a variety of styles. A proper dance class helps you to build different dancing skills. You can also watch Canadian dance competition videos it would help you a lot.Explore choreography:Many leading industry professionals are required to contribute to the choreographic process. Even if your goal is to dance for a company, you should still be able to choreograph on your own. Some choreographers ask dancers to improvise movement during a rehearsal or develop a phrase to go along with set choreography. Explore the way your body moves by improvising on your own. Try new things and do not be afraid to break outside of the barriers when creating a new movement. The main objective of creating new movements is to create something new.A degree in dance:Consider a degree in dance is one of the best ways to make a career in dance. There are so many higher education dance departments across the country. All of them offers various dance courses. All of these are dance training programs that prepare dancers to go out into the performance world ready for battle. A degree in dance sets you apart from the competition and exposes you to newer dance forms.Build connection through networking:Some dancers landed that dream job because he had a connection with their friends who knew the artistic director of the company. So do not hesitate to talk to friends, family, and co-workers about your goals, because you may be surprised at who can help you become a professional dancer.If you believe in yourself, never give up, and work until you see your dream become a reality. Go out into the world and make your own creative opportunities with your hard work and dedication.

If you could dance would you do it as a career?

I can dance, and I seriously considered it as a career. I’m glad I decided not to pursue it professionally.I dance because I love to dance. But when I trained professionally, dance wasn’t really about that love. It became more technique-oriented, and it was highly competitive. Even though I spent 20+ hours a week in dance training, I didn’t have any close friends among the other dancers.It was only when I joined a low-key dance cooperative in my 30s that I discovered that I could still perform “professionally”, but all the while managing my career and two young kids.High Release Dance Company has been the best of both worlds. I got to perform regularly, and even to choreograph. The other dancers in High Release have become some of my closest friends. And it didn’t interfere with my work or my family.Best of all, last October I was able to have my daughter perform with me on stage!

Is it a bad idea to pursue dancing as a career?

It is an absurdly risky career that does not pay well. One injury can end it like in pro sports.Have a plan for what you will do after you retire from dancing. Some become teachers, actors, and choreographers but most switch careers.If you have the burning desire to light up the stage, go for it, but in parallel learn a more traditional skill. I am a software engineer who dances. I am good enough to be on dance teams and will likely be ready to compete soon. You would be amazed at how many former dancers I encounter in the corporate world.My courses in college reflect dance major but I am not pursuing it as a career. Although, I am working on a technology to help people learn to dance.