Dance
The study of dance teaches students a broad range of skills applicable to many careers, including those in the performing arts. Ongoing training and networking are key to developing the physical and interpersonal skills that will benefit you as you work with choreographers, companies, and the general public.
What it Takes
- Your job search arsenal includes business cards, an online portfolio, resume, and reels/examples of your work.
- Capture and archive still or video images of your performances
- Experience is crucial. Prove yourself doing freelance writing, reporting and internships, and it will lead to other offers.
- List your name on dance related sites
- Network. Nearly all hiring/offers for work come through relationships.
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Sample Job Titles
Professional Dancer
Dance Therapist
Arts Management
Dance Teacher
Choreographer
Dance Director
Artistic Director
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Sample Job Industries
University/Theatre dance groups
Touring Companies
Amusement & Theme Parks
Cruise Lines
Performing Arts Centers
Arts Councils
Government Art Groups
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Key Companies
Hubbard Street Dance
Joffrey Ballet
Boom! Crack!
Giordano Dance Chicago
Thodos Dance Company
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Chicago Area Resources
Hubbard Street Dance - Dance Company offering all disciplines of dance
Giordano Dance - Jazz Dance Company
CNADM – Chicago National Association of Dance Masters: All about dance in Chicago
SAG/AFTRA - Local Union for Chicago Performing Artists
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National Resources
Dance USA: Broad database of dancers in the USA with industry support & employment help
NDEO - National Dance Education Association – provides continuing dance education and internship opportunities
Dance Magazine - Online magazine of all things dance including education, choreography, and events
DanceArt - Collective of dance teachers, studio owners, videos, education, & events
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Job Boards
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At Columbia
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Events
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