About

Dancers are artists who use their body and movement in a variety of ways to express certain emotions, convey a message, act out a story, or simply have fun. Dancers often perform to audiences in specific genres or styles. There are different genres of Indian classical music. dances such as Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, Kathakali, Manipuri, Mohinyatyam, etc. A dancer can also follow folk dances such as Chhau, Bhangra and then Western dance forms such as hip hop, disco, tango, etc.

Education

High School

Any Stream

Bachelor's

Performing arts/Dance

Master's

Specific dance form

Skills Required

Consistency
Accuracy
Cohesive
Observational

Job Prospects

  • Teacher
  • Performer (private and public)
  • Choreographer

Salary / Annum

240,000

Fresher

1,800,000

Average

6,000,000

Experienced

Cities Data


Jobs Outlook

  • Overall employment of dancers and choreographers is projected to grow 31 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.
  • Training is an important component of professional dancers' careers. Dancers normally spend 8 hours a day in class and rehearsal, keeping their bodies in shape and preparing for performances.
  • Dancers generally start their journey from the age of 5 to 15 and also have their first auditions in between.

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