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Career Opportunities in Dance

There are many career avenues a graduating dancer can pursue. It is important to understand that while some careers only require an undergraduate degree at the entry level, most will demand appropriate postgraduate degrees, certifications, specific skills and/or experience. Students with specific career goals should meet with an adviser for detailed information about requirements unique to their chosen fields.

Dancers can teach the technique and artistry of dance to students in public/private schools from pre-school through 12th grade. As an Artist-in-Education, they can provide kinesthetic movement experiences in all academic areas for all grade levels. They can instruct students with special needs. They can have knowledge on how to teach in and/or manage a dance studio. They can participate in providing dance instruction for adult dance programs, including programs for senior citizens. They can have experience producing dance concerts. Choreography is another aspect of their knowledge. This will enable them to create work for theatrical productions. The following is a list of employment possibilities.

Education-Teaching
	Elementary/secondary schools Colleges/universities Dance Studios International teaching/coaching Department of Defense schools/bases Corporations Arts-in-Education programs (movement/dance specialist)
Performance
	Dance Company member Community Theater Guest performer
Choreography
	Elementary/secondary schools Colleges/universities Dance Studios Arts-in-Education programs (movement/dance specialist) Dance Companies Theater Companies
Health and Wellness
	Fitness clubs (Aerobic and Fitness instructors, personal trainers) Youth Organizations (YMCA/YWCA, Girls/boys Clubs, etc.) Dance Studios Movement Therapy
Dance Administration
	Administrator within a Dance Company Administrator of a Dance Studio Administrator of Dance Camps
Dance Information
	Media Dance reviewer Dance reporter
Dance Promoter
	Fundraiser Grant Writer Special events planner Dance Performance Presenter/sponsor