Potential Careers in Dance

Potential Successful Areas of Employment for Dancers

• Dancer
• Choreographer
• Teacher
• Dance Writer
• Physical Therapist
• Yoga/Pilates/Somatic Teacher
• Athletic Coach/Personal Trainer
• Group Fitness Instructor
• Arts Administration
• Dance Photographer or Videographer
• Dancer in a large-scale theme park, Las Vegas production or smaller productions on a cruise line
• Marketing and public relations for a dance company
• Artist management and representation
• Arts facilities operations
• Special events planner for a ballet company or arts organization

Skills Acquired in the NVAA Dance Program

• Critical thinking skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to work individually and collaboratively
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Performance and presentation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Project management skills
• Leadership skills
• Listening, clarifying, questioning and responding skills