Career Option in Dance
A.Field description:
Dance is an ancient art traditional to humans for many centuries in many countries around the globe from ancient times to the present; dancers have expressed ideas, stories, and rhythm with their bodies. They use a variety of dance forms that allow free movement and self-expression, including classical ballet, modern dance, and culturally specific dance styles. Many dancers combine performance work with teaching or choreography.
B.Education Guide
Education Details Eligibility:
Training in Dance and related courses are a plenty in India. A student who aspire a Career in Dance must earn a Bachelor's degree in Arts (Dance) or any other certificate course in any private or government dance schools
Basic eligibility criteria:
10th / +2 (Higher Secondary students) with any group as the majors are eligible for these programs.
Course Duration:
Training in this field is available at a number of schools and institutes all over India. These courses are offered at the levels of
The course duration for the various programs is as follows:
- Diploma in Dance is around two years.
- B.A (Dance) is around three years.
- P.G (Dance) is offered as a two year program in various universities.
Moreover Kalakshetras all over the country offer many other degrees and courses to their students.
Approximate Education Expenses:
The Total expense for doing Bachelors in Dance is as follows
B.A - Rs.25000/ per year - (3Years)
P.G - Rs.35000/ per year - (2 Years)
Bank loans and private loans can be easily arranged by directly contacting the banks through the
colleges administrative.
Additional Skills:
Being a dancer a very good Physique and Flexibility are two main criteria determining the career success for a professional. A dancer should also develop qualities like
- versatility,
- dedication,
- expressive facial,
- body language,
- roles modeling ,
- appearance,
- stage experience,
- creativity,
- Stamina etc.
Higher Education Options:
After successful completion of the Bachelor degree, the options for higher education are plenty. A person with the above degree can opt for postgraduate in Dance.
C.Institutions that Offers this Education:
Almost all the universities and institutes involving Arts offer Bachelors degree in Dance and its related fields. Some of these institutes are:
In India:
- Punjab University
- Sree Sankaracharya University
- Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune
- Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya
- Bangalore University
- Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad
- Andhra University
- Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
- Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata
- Indira Kala Sangit Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh
In Abroad:
- National Association of Schools of Dance, U.S.A.
- Dance USA , Washington, DC
D.Job Opportunities and Job Roles:
A person who has completed a course in Dance has opportunities in the following fields of industries.
- Television
- Private Dance Troops
- Cinema Choreography
- Dance Institutes etc.,
A Graduate in Dance can opt for various job openings like
- Dance Trainer.
- Performing artist.
- A Member of a dance troop.
- Choreographer
- Supervisor
- Instructor.
E.Approximate Salary Range:
The initial salary for a dancer may be a little low compared to other fields involving technical aspects, but once on gaining experience and knowledge the salary can be hefty. The salary for a fresher can be from Rs.8, 000 to Rs.12, 000 for and increases with the persons experience and knowledge.
F.Related Links:
The society of Fine arts is formed to promote and encourage cultural activities and foster and develop music, dance and other fine arts.
Web site link:www.fineartschembur.com
