anondancer_15 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Hiya, I was just thinking, if for whatever reason I don't become a professional dancer, or I do and it only lasts a few years, what other jobs are there in the industry to go into, other than the obvious choice of teaching? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisiblecircus Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Even with teaching there are many different options - your own school, working for someone else, secondary school teaching, college, pre-schoolers, adults... Other pathways include: Choreography Academia Stage management Designer (costume or lighting) Costume making Theatre technician Dance therapy Dance management Dance development Administration in either a school, company or theatre Edited February 8, 2015 by invisiblecircus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeliB Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I think there is a serious lack of specialist dance physiotherapists out there- some companies have them attached (so there's a job there) but harder to find one if you are pre professional.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 The dance physiotherapy seems from our initial enquiries to be a very difficult pathway. In order for ds to keep that as an option (she's only 13 but it's something she is very interested in) she would have to leave vocational school at age 16. Footballers have a scheme whereby they can re-train after a career but not so dancers it seems. You have to have 3 good science based A levels to be considered for a degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anondancer_15 Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 Physio is definitely out for me then, my a levels consist of a fashion and clothing btec (equivalent of two a levels) and dance, drama AS level... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Out of the three a levels I think only 1 has to be a science subject Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Physio courses like you to have biology A level or sometimes PE with chemistry as a desired though not required 2nd subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katymac Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 But you know you can do A levels as an adult or other level 3 qualifications and for some courses a foundation year at the uni is possible to 'prove' you are capable of that level of study Whether physio therapy is so highly soute after that these aren't options, I don't know - but generally for 'most' courses you can catch up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Ha ha. The chances of dd ever studying PE are absolutely zilch!!!! She hates it with a passion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anondancer_15 Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 I used to hate pe but liked it when I got to upper school as we were offered dance and trampolining etc instead of just games such as hockey and netball, I ended up taking it at GCSE and really enjoyed the theory as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aileen Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I get the impression that physiotherapy is quite a competitive course to get into. It can be done as a post-graduate course as well. I believe that there is a shortage of NHS physiotherapist jobs because of a lack of funding but there are private physiotherapists. I don't know how hard it is to build up a private practice as a physiotherapist. If it's like medicine you would almost certainly need to work in the NHS for a few years first. What about becoming a Pilates instructor? Many dancers use Pilates to help with fitness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 One of Dds friends Dads is a physio. He was originally a professional footballer then in the army. He said it is hard to build up a private practice. The whole area of dance physio is of great interest to dd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anondancer_15 Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 Dance physio fascinates me in a way but I don't think I'm scientific enough to get into it, I gave all that kind of thing up a while ago and have great respect for those who can get into it. Pilates/fitness instructor is definitely an option as that's what my mum does so I know exactly how to get into it etc. considering doing a fitness instruction qualification in the summer then I have that on the side wherever I go next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Hammond offers a pilates course for those not doing A levels so some students do come away with a qualification in pilates instruction. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAIRBELLES Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hi Anondancer 15 I've noticed quite a few photographers that are ex-dancers . From reading your posts you seem to be interested in the same subjects as my dd and she has quite an eye for photography. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pups_mum Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hi Anondancer 15 I've noticed quite a few photographers that are ex-dancers . From reading your posts you seem to be interested in the same subjects as my dd and she has quite an eye for photography. Yes, I think ex dancers seem to make very good photographers of dance. I guess it is because they understand what is happening better and can predict the next movement maybe? When my DD has been photographed by "normal" photographers, they often seem to just miss the moment by a fraction of a second if you know what I mean. The best photos she has had done have all been by people who dance/d themselves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melody Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 With a fashion and clothing btec, that might put you in a good position for designing or making costumes or practice wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonrothbart Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) The only problem with being a photographer, is the enormous amount of competition since the digital revolution. Gone are the days when most people wouldn't be competent enough, to produce a portfolio for a dancer in a not too well lit studio. With the equipment available nowadays, almost anyone can produce a very good end result, whether you understand dance or not. If it's the latter, ( 6 frames per second) you just ask the customer to select the pics they prefer. I personally think the atmosphere in some dance studios is brilliant, especially if taken in black and white which I much prefer. Sorry for drifting slightly off topic, but like I mentioned in the beginning, being a photographer can be tough if you want to make a few bucks.. Edited February 11, 2015 by Vonrothbart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anondancer_15 Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 I like the idea of dance photography I think their are some great dance photographers out there and love their work etc. but yeah I guess it is super competitive it's not so easy to stand out and be unique about it is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAIRBELLES Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I'm with Pups-mum My dd was at an RAD day and they use a lovely photographer who is an ex Hammond Girl .On the day my dd had a water infection and wasn't really feeling up to dancing , the photos that were taken on the day were stunning .I think exdancers are more aware of how a dancer moves or can maybe anticipate better what they will do next . I agree with Vonrothbart about it being competetive but then our young DCs are used to competing and the dance world can make them very resilient. I work in a very competetive trade but if you are good at what you do you can rise to the top . Fashion again is a very competetive area and high grade GCSEs are needed to get on a good college course . Can you tell I've been through all this as an alternative for my dd Just to note you cannot send digitally enhanced photographs for auditions so plenty of scope for a career in Audition Photos alone , who better than to make the most of your best attributes than someone who knows what a panel is looking for. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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