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What does a dancer do? |
Professions
Do you enjoy music? When you hear a song you like, do you sometimes clap your hands, stomp your feet, or start moving from side to side? Perhaps you even start to dance! Some people like to dance as a hobby, while others dance for their profession, or job.
Dancers use their bodies to express feelings, ideas, stories and rhythms. They regularly perform, often on stage in front of an audience. Some dancers perform with a group, and some perform alone. Some perform live, as in a Broadway show, while others perform in movies, music videos, and other pre-recorded programs.
Dancers may specialize in a variety of dance forms, such as ballet, tap, jazz and folk. Rehearsing is an important part of dance, and performers may work long hours, especially if their shows are in the evenings or on weekends. Some dancers also sing and act. Others become dance teachers who train students to perform or choreographers who create new dances!
Being healthy and fit is an important part of
dancing. Many dancers start training as children, working on
flexibility, tone and movement. Having a healthy body helps a dancer to
perform at his or her best and prevents injury.
