Students majoring in Dance Performance must demonstrate proficiency in the technique and performance of ballet, modern, and jazz dance. They must also demonstrate a proficient knowledge in the areas of choreographic principles and concepts, as well as a substantial knowledge of dance theory, history, culture, science and pedagogy.
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Possible Occupations
Performance/Production
- Artistic Director
- Ballet Mistress/Master
- Choreographer
- Consultant
- Dancer
- Broadway
- Off Broadway
- Local Theatre companies
- Dance Designer (costumer, lighting designer)
- Lighting Director
- Rehearsal Director
- Sound Designer/Operator
- Technician
Education
- Artist-in-residence
- College Professor
- Dance/Movement Therapist
- Dance Studio Manager/Instructor
- Dance Teacher
- K-12 Teacher
- Private Teacher
Additional Resources about career and internship opportunities are available on the Dance Performance Homepage.
Professional Associations
- USA Dance
- American Dance Guild
- American Dance Therapy Association
- Dance/USA
- The Cecchetti Council of America
- Dance Educators of America
- Dance Notation Bureau
- International Association for Dance Medicine & Science
- American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
- National Dance Education Organization
- Sacred Dance Guild
- Stage Directors and Choreographers Society
Chapman Organizations
Links and Resources
The largest online dance community site with over 200,000 members. Job networking site nation and worldwide
Advancing artistic excellence through education, performance and a strong commitment to the development of new works
Educational training for college and high school dancers through summer camps and clinics
Career options, getting involved, studio to stage, becoming a dancer, choreographer’s toolbox
Transitioning from a professional dance career
All inclusive dance website with well-written blogs, dance links, and information for all stages of dance life
Explore careers in the Performing Arts with links to job descriptions
Invaluable experience working in dance and theater from many angles
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