How to obtain leveled positions of a dancer. Look through this presentation. It will help you understand the way professional dancers become successful. I have always wanted to be a dancer and if you read this you will see where I will one day be.
Thank You!
2. Resume
Tracie L. Hendrix
4606 Crowne Lake Circle
Jamestown, NC 27282
Objective
To obtain a waitress position or to
Obtain a chef position
Education
Southwest Guilford High School
4364 Barrow Road High Point, NC
27265
Skills and Accomplishments
Creative
Phone: (336)478-7089
Organized
Email: hendrixtracie@gmail.com Good Communication
Coordinated
Setting Goal
Awards Received
A/B Honor Roll
Perfect Attendance
Hobbies
Basketball, Track, Softball, Dance and I participated
In Math Club at Southwest Guilford Middle
Volunteer Experience
I have volunteered with Citizens for Justice and I volunteer
at my
Family’s summer camp.
Computer Skills
A little experience with typing and working with Microsoft
3. Career Ladder : Dancer
Level 1Your Title: Apprentice Dancer
Earnings- $ 350 - $600 a week
Requirements- Completion of a professional school & dance experience
Responsibilities- Being an understudy for lead dancers (learning other dancers’ roles
in case you have to replace them)
Level 2Your Title: Dancer
Earnings- $16,000 to $45,000 a year
Requirements- 1 to 2 years as an Apprentice
Responsibilities- Auditioning; rehearsing; learning new moves from a
choreographer
4. Career Ladder : Dancer (Cont.)
Level 3Your Title: Principle Dancer
Earnings- $40,000 to $60,000 + a year
Requirements- At least 4 to 5 years of experience as a dancer (some dancers
may never progress to be principals)
Responsibilities- Auditioning; rehearsing; learning moves from a
choreographer; performing lead roles; soloing; doing some choreography
work
Level 4Your Title: Choreographer
Earnings- $30,000 to $70,000 a year
Requirements- Several years of dance and choreography experience &
Preferably some training in choreography
Responsibilities- Creating sequences of movements or dances for dancers
and setting it to music; keeping in shape.
5. What Do Dancers Do?
Dancers and choreographers use movements to express
ideas and stories in performances. There are many types of
dance, such as ballet, modern dance, tap, and jazz.
Their duties depend on the level of occupation
I. Teaching other students (Choreographers)
II. Learning from others (Apprentice)
III. Being like a captain of the project (Principle Dancer)
IV. Intermediate Dancer (Dancer)
6. A Dancer’s Work Environment
How many people took the occupation of a dancer in 2010:
25,000 people had a dance occupation
The work environment of a dancer:
About 40 percent of dancers work in performing arts
companies, and about 78 percent of choreographers work
in other schools and instruction, which include dance and
fine arts schools. Dancers have one of the highest rates of
on-the-job injuries.
7. How to Become a Professional Dancer
Education and training requirements vary with the type of
dancer; however, all dancers need many years of formal
training. Nearly all choreographers began their careers as
dancers.
Therefore, it doesn’t matter what dance hip-hop or
ballet, most likely all of your education will be the same
except for the type of dance your learning and how far you
want to go in this profession.
8. A Professional Dancer’s Pay
Level 1- Apprentice Dancer Pay: $350-$600 a week
Level 2- Dancer Pay: $16,000 to $45,000 a year
Level 3- Principle Dancer Pay: $40,000 to $60,000 and more a year
Level 4- Choreographer Pay: $30,000 to $70,000 and more a year
* Note that these are wages are all depending on what company you
will work for and your performance and discipline during that time
9. Job Outlook for a Professional Dancer
Employment of dancers and choreographers is projected to grow 18
percent, about as fast as the average for all occupations. They are
expected to face intense competition for jobs because there are many
more people who want to become professional dancers and
choreographers than there are positions available.
Job Outlook, 2010-20
18% (About as fast as average)
This occupation is growing rapidly but I will do my best to make
myself the best dancer.
10. Similar Occupations to a Dancer
I. Actors: Some college, no degree - wages depend on the
level o skill
II. Art Directors: Bachelor’s degree - $80,630~ a year
III.Music Directors & Composers : Bachelor’s degree $45,970~ a year
IV.Musicians/Singers: High School diploma – wages depend
on company signed to
V. Postsecondary Teachers: Doctoral or Professional degree
- $62,050~ a year
11. How a Dancer Budgets w/ Wage Given
Total Housing: $936.00
Total Transportation: $670.00
Total Clothing: $12.50
Total Food & Sundries: $250.00
Total Entertainment/Recreation: $75.00
Total Vacations: $167.00
Total Child Care/School Expenses: $0.00
Total Health Care/Insurance: $100 .00– $125.00
Total Furnishings: $75.00
Total Savings: $75.00
Total Miscellaneous: Cell phone: $115.00
Total Monthly Budget: $2,475.50
Gross Salary X .25 = Income Tax/Social Security
12. Dancer Budget (Cont.)
$33,217.20 X .30(FICA/Taxes)= $9,965.16(Income Tax/ Social
Security)
(Gross)- $33,217.20– $9,965.16(Income Tax/Social Security)=
$23,252.04 (Net Salary)
(Monthly)$2,475 X 12 = $29,700 (Total Yearly Expenses)
(Net Salary) $23252.04 – $29,700 (Total Yearly Expenses) = $29,700
(Total Yearly Savings)
Total Yearly Savings Should be between 9-11% of Gross Salary
