2. Introduction to Dancing I chose the career of a professional ballet dancer because, I have been dancing since I was 4 years old and I have loved it ever since! I could have chosen to be just a professional dancer but I love ballet the most, and since I have been in ballet classes since I started dancing I have gotten my calf muscles and other muscles in my legs really strong so now I am dancing on Pointe Ballet shoes! They are so much fun to dance in, but after a while they start to hurt. I have only been on Pointe shoes for one year, but the other girls in my class say that I am like a natural on Pointe, which I take as an amazing compliments because they have all been an on Pointe for over 2 years!
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4. There are many different types and styles of dance, including classical ballet, modern dance, folk, and jazz.
11. Broader post-secondary training (a bachelor’s or associate degree) in theater or performing arts increases dancers’ understanding of their craft and can improve job opportunities later on as instructors or choreographers. However, those who wait to begin their dance careers until after college may find they are at a disadvantage compared to younger dancers.
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13. Dancers who can also sing and act have the best chance of finding year-round employment.
14. Dancers usually get work through auditions, which involve performing and demonstrating their skills in front of the people who are producing and staging a show.
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16. Those working for large dance companies usually earn higher salaries.
21. There are many types of technology that can be used to help create a dance performance or piece. There are packages used for virtual lighting design, cue storage, lighting control, and other production-related tasks.
