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Job Description - Dancer

Dance is enjoyed in many forms, whether as a leisure activity or as career. It can be divided into the two main categories of theatre dancer (ballet, modern and contemporary dancer, jazz, tap and so on) and social dance (ballroom, folk dance and disco). However, there are no hard and fast divisions between the different forms.

The profession of dancing consists of two main areas; performing and teaching. Choreography, notation, dance animation and dance therapy are related areas of work.

Performing

Many of those who wish to perform have had early training in ballet and/or other forms of theatre dance. Opportunities in ballet and contemporary companies are limited and many dancers find their first employment in companies abroad. Dancers also work in pantomimes, shows and musicals, and on cruise ships, for example Professional performers find it useful to be members of the British Actors’ Equity Association.

Teaching

Teachers of dance can specialise in one area of dance teaching or teach in a variety of areas. The demand for teachers is high especially as dance is now seen as a form of recreation. Teachers may work in commercial dance studios and professional dance schools in the UK, and some find work abroad.

Dance Notator

Notators are employed by dance companies to record their repertoire and assist choreographers and rehearsal staff in the revival of choreographic works. Most notators are graduates of vocational dance schools or ex-professional dancers as the work involves close and information observation of the choreography, the ability to demonstrate the movement accurately and the ability to work effectively with professional dancers.

Dance Animateur


Dance Animateurs work in the community or education in order to encourage participation or involvement and to raise the profile of dance activity locally. Their precise role is dependent on the funding organisation, and on the needs of the local community or environment in which they work.

Dance Therapy

Dance movement therapy uses movement and dance as a medium through which the individual can engage creatively in a process of growth and personal integration. Dance movement therapists work with individuals and groups in health, education and social service settings. Their clients include people who are emotionally disturbed or have learning difficulties and those who want to use this therapy for personal growth.

Training & Qualifications

Ideally, ballet students should attend a recognised residential establishment such as the Royal Ballet School from the age of 11 to 18. Means-tested financial assistance is available to those UK students who come to the school under the Music and Ballet Scheme of the DfEE. Dancers who want to become teachers must obtain the relevant qualifications, for which full-time or part-time courses are available. These generally have an entry requirement of four to five GCSEs at grade C and above. The Royal Academy of Dancing offers certificates, diplomas and degrees in classical ballet teaching. The courses are available on a part-time and full-time basis.

Personal Qualities


Dancers need to be hard-working, self-disciplined both physically and mentally, dedicated and determined. They must be imaginative, able to express themselves artistically and have a good sense of timing and an ear for music.

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UK

Royal Ballet School (Upper), 155 Talgarth Road, London, W14 9DE

Tel:  020 8237 7100

 

Royal Academy of Dancing, 36 Battersea Square, London SW11 3RA

Tel:  020 7223 0091  Fax:  020 7924 3129

Website:  http://www.rad.org.uk  

Council for Dance Education and Training (CDET), Studio 8, The Glasshouse, 49A Goldhawk Road, London W12 9QP

Tel:  020 8746 0076  Fax:  020 8746 1937 (directory of Regional Teachers)

 

Dance UK, 23 Crisp Road, London, W6 9RL

Tel:  020 8741 1932

Association of Dance Movement Therapy UK, c/o The Quaker Meeting Rooms, Wedmore Vale, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 5JA

The Benesh Institute, Royal Academy of Dancing, 36 Battersea Square, London SW11 3RA

Tel: 020 7223 0091

Website:  http://www.benesh.org

The Benesh Institute is the international centre for Benesh Movement Notation. Benesh Movement is a concise, accurate and versatile system for recording all forms of human movement.

Council for Dance Education and Training (CDET), Studio 8, The Glasshouse, 49A Goldhawk Road, London W12 9QP

Tel:  020 8746 0076  Fax:  020 8746 1937

Website:  http://www.cdet.org.uk

The Council for Dance Education and Training (CDET) promotes excellence in dance education and training.

Dance UK, 23 Crisp Road, London, W6 9RL

Tel: 020 8741 1932

Website:  http://www.danceuk.org

Website contains news and information of interest to the UK-based dance professional.

Association of Dance Movement Therapy UK, c/o The Quaker Meeting Rooms, Wedmore Vale, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 5JA

Email:       query@admt.org.uk

Website:  http://www.admt.org.uk

The ADMT promotes the use of Dance movement Therapy throughout the United Kingdom in accordance with the highest professional standards.

Metier, Glyde House, Glydegate, Bradford BD5 0BQ

Tel:  01274 738800  Fax:  01274 391566

 

Email:       admin@metier.org.uk

Website:  http://www.metier.org.uk

Metier website has information on qualifications and careers, for the arts and entertainment industries.

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Dance Schools UK

Royal Ballet School (Upper), 155 Talgarth Road, London, W14 9DE

Tel:  020 8237 7100

Website:  http://www.royal-ballet-school.org.uk

The Royal Ballet School offers an eight-year carefully structured dance course, aligned with an extensive academic programme, giving the students the best possible education to equip them for a career in the world of dance.

Royal Academy of Dancing, 36 Battersea Square, London SW11 3RA

Tel:  020 7223 0091  Fax:  020 7924 3129

Website:  http://www.rad.org.uk

The Royal Academy of Dance is the largest examining and teacher education organisation for classical ballet in the world.

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USA

Folk Dance Association, PO Box 300500, Brooklyn, NY 11230-0500

Tel:  718 434 8886   Fax:  718 434 2304

Email:       director@folkdancing.org

Website:  http://www.folkdancing.org

The Folk Dance Association offers information for folk dancers throughout the United States and Canada.

National Dance Association, The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1900 Association Dr. Reston, VA 20191-1598

Website:  http://www.aahperd.org  

Promoting dance in the areas of health and physical education.

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Dance Schools USA

National Dance Association, The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
1900 Association Dr.Reston, VA 20191-1598

Website:  http://www.aahperd.org

The goal of the National Dance Association is to promote quality dance programs in the areas of health, physical education, recreation and dance.

School of Music and Dance, University of Arizona

Tel:  520 621 4698   Fax:  520 621-6981 

 

Email:       cardella@u.arizona.edu

Website:  http://www.arts.arizona.edu/dance/program.html

The dance curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers as performers, choreographers, movement specialists and teachers.

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Australia

Australian Dancing Board PO Box 845 Kensington NSW 1465

Tel:  02 9344 9889   Fax: 02 9344 9889

 

Email:       executiveofficer@adb.org.au

Website:  http://www.adb.org.au 

The Australian Dancing Board represents professional dance teachers.

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Dance Schools Australia

The Croydon School of Dance, P.O Box 46, Croydon VIC 3136

Website:  http://www.csod.cjb.net

The Croydon School of Dance Inc. offers a safe, friendly and nurturing environment where students will enjoy an exciting and stimulating dance program.

Ecole Ballet Studios, PO Box 288 Lindfield, Sydney NSW 2070

Tel:  02 9416 8961   Fax:  02 9416 7704

 

Email:       info@ecole.net.au

Website:  http://www.ecole.net.au

The school offers Professional Training Course for vocational day students and a Royal Academy of Dancing accredited Student Teacher's Certificate Course.

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Canada

Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists/BC Chapter, c/o The Dance Centre, 677 Davie St. Vancouver BC V6B 2G6

Tel:  604  606 6414 

 

Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists / Ontario, PO Box 192, Station E, Toronto M6H 4E2

 

Email:       cadabc@telus.net

Website:  http://www.cadadance.org

 

Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists was formed in 1986 in Ontario, their website has links to dance related sites in Canada and worldwide.

 

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Dance Schools Canada

 

Caulfield School of Dance, 2813 Spring Street, Port Moody, British Columbia V3H 4C6

Tel:  604 469 9366   Fax:  604 469 9321

 

Website:  http://www.caulfield.bc.ca

 

The Caulfield School of Dance was established in 1989 and offers dance classes for children aged 3 and up and to adults.

 

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Worldwide


Over 2000 links to ballet and dance companies worldwide.

Website:  http://www.balletcompanies.com

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