Career Opportunities

Dance careers are rigorous and demanding, requiring years of training, discipline, and dedication. Dance professionals must be versatile with a broad base of experiences in dance and related fields. Experience acquired through extracurricular performances, teaching, and choreography opportunities is encouraged to enhance practical training, development, and career opportunities. Career opportunities in dance include, professional dancer; professional choreographer; artistic director; university/college faculty; studio owner and faculty; conservatory or school faculty; dance critic; dance therapist; dance somatics specialist; arts manager; lighting designer; costume designer; sound designer; theatre technician; production crew; producer; fashion coordinator; special events coordinator; makeup artist; and musical theatre director