Career Opportunities
There are many career avenues a graduating dancer can pursue. It is important to understand that while some careers only require an undergraduate degree at the entry level, most will demand appropriate postgraduate degrees, certifications, specific skills and/or experience. Students with specific career goals should meet with an adviser for detailed information about requirements unique to their chosen fields.
Dancers can teach the technique and artistry of dance to students in public/private schools from pre-school through 12th grade. As an Artist-in-Education, they can provide kinesthetic movement experiences in all academic areas for all grade levels. They can instruct students with special needs. They will have knowledge on how to teach in and/or manage a dance studio. They will be prepared to participate in providing dance instruction for adult dance programs, including programs for senior citizens. They will have experience producing dance concerts. Choreography will be another aspect of their knowledge. This will enable them to create work for theatrical productions. The following is a list of employment possibilities.
- Education-Teaching
- Elementary/secondary schools
- Colleges/universities
- Dance Studios
- International teaching/coaching
- Department of Defense schools/bases
- Corporations
- Arts-in-Education programs (movement/dance specialist)
- Performance
- Dance Company member
- Community Theater
- Guest performer
- Choreography
- Elementary/secondary schools
- Colleges/universities
- Dance Studios
- Arts-in-Education programs (movement/dance specialist)
- Dance Companies
- Theater Companies
- Health and Wellness
- Fitness clubs (Aerobic and Fitness instructors, personal trainers)
- Youth Organizations (YMCA/YWCA, Girls/boys Clubs, etc.)
- Dance Studios
- Movement Therapy
- Dance Administration
- Administrator within a Dance Company
- Administrator of a Dance Studio
- Administrator of Dance Camps
- Dance Information
- Media Dance reviewer
- Dance reporter
- Dance Promoter
- Fundraiser
- Grant Writer
- Special events planner
- Dance Performance Presenter/sponsor