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Breaking Into and Succeeding as a Professional Ballroom Dancer
Starting a Ballroom Dancing School
Starting a Ballroom Dancing Studio

If you think you don't have the quality to become a professional ballroom dancer or starting a ballroom dancing school, think again.

It is true that not everyone capable of being a world-class professional ballroom dancer will be able to make a living completely from their dancing. However, if you are also willing to dance professionally in commercial setting and even teach dance to adults, teens or even kids, your chances of making this into a solid career have now tripled if not quadrupled.

Some professional dancers today have never won a dancing competition. There are different levels of being a professional dancer. Professional dancers range from competition winners, to commercial stars, to instructors and most of them will transfer into these different areas over their lifetime of dance. You will not have to stay in any one area once you choose to go down a certain path. There is plenty of room to change around into different areas of this profession.

If you think you don't have the typical "dancer's body," think again.

Today, there are dancers of all shapes and sizes and they all have a niche that they can fill. Classic ballet continues to have strict expectations for the shape and build of their dancers, as that creates a uniform look that ballet has become known for. But Ballroom dance is concerned more with the moves of the dancers and their ability to communicate with each other through their bodies. Get the thought of a perfect body out of your mind; there is no such thing in the realm of ballroom dance.

A healthy body and mind is what you will achieve through your goals to become a dancer and this will just come naturally from your exertions. Dance is of course not for anybody who is severely out of shape, but you will build on your stamina over your course of training and you will become a healthy machine capable of lasting long periods on the dance floor. The body comes with the practice, so this should in no way be an impediment to anyone’s dreams of being a dancer.

Now, what is actually "ballroom dancing"?

One thing is certain and that is there will never be an exact definition of ballroom dance. Some say there are a series of specific steps and patterns that must be followed exactly, while others see it more as an ever changing art form that will never be the same from day to day.

You see, there is a very classic element to ballroom that could be said to never change, however, the ballroom dances themselves are always changing and adding new variations and steps to the timeless classics. The Waltz is considered a 19th Century ballroom classic, while the Fox Trot, Tango and Two-Step followed in the 20th Century. Then the age of the Swing birthed, Hustle and country line dancing. Some people say that these modern forms are not ballroom, while others disagree.

While it is not in our agenda of this book to make a stand as to whether these modern forms of dance are ballroom or not, we hope to arm you with some historic knowledge to be able to make a stand for your opinion if you should ever become challenged. One thing for certain is that over the centuries we have seen the popularity of ballroom rise and fall, sometimes encompassing the attention of the younger generation and other times being drowned out by their desire to dance alone and be seen as a single entity.

How's the employment trend?

Currently, ballroom couple dancing is at an upslope and gaining popularity with the younger cultures, as it is being publicized through television and movies. This marks a perfect time to begin your lessons and journey into ballroom as a profession while it is growing in popularity and the jobs are plentiful.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, there were 38,000 jobs available to dancers and around one-fifth of these were self employed. Major cities employ the most dancers and offer access to the full-time dance company jobs. The smaller self-employed studios were generally found in the outskirts of major cities or in small towns.

The outlook is supposed to have even growth through 2014 and the public infatuation and interest in dance suggests that it will remain strong through these years. It is important to note that many dancers retire from competition in their late thirties, which opens up new possibilities to new dancers each year. Of course on the other end, these retired professional then move on to gain employment in teaching and opening studios. In general however, there are a strong number of openings per year in this industry and those who work hard to gain these positions will have a very good chance at claiming one.

How much can you expect to earn?

If you open your own ballroom dancing school, you can expect to earn anywhere from USD 15+ hourly, which translates to USD 1,500 monthly assuming you merely teach 100 hours. You can triple or even quadruple this amount provided you teach more hours and charge higher hourly rate.
If you choose to become a professional ballroom (background) dancer for TV shows, you can expect to earn anywhere from a few thousand dollars monthly to a five-figure earning annually.

How's the dancing trend?

Latin-Ballroom is gaining momentum due to various TV shows and movies. “It used to be popular (in the) 1930s to 1950s,” says Chuan Chee, a Toronto-based professional ballroom dancer. “Since the 1990s, it has been gaining momentum.”

With the great popularity of ballroom on the rise, it is not surprising that one of the hottest trends right now is wedding first dances. Both Heather Berman and Chuan Chee, who contributed tremendously in the writing of this book, have personal classes they offer for wedding couples who want to perfect their traditional first dance for their reception. This is a great way to freelance your talents as a dancer and make a good income on the side of the other projects you are involved with.

The popular culture has always been important for determining the ultimate success of most things today. It is true that with reality shows such as “Dancing with the Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance” that people today have been pushed to becoming fascinated by the idea of dance and in a way it has been glamorized through films such as “Take the Lead,” “Honey,” “Shall We Dance” and videos like “Mad Hot Ballroom.” It was only natural that it was going to take off with the huge success and popularity that it is today.

To ease your mind about the future, dance has always been an infatuation with the public in general. Some generations are more into dance than others, but at any given point in time there are always at least a few generations who are amongst some sort of dance craze, giving the competitor, performer and instructor reason to continue pursuing their passion.

The career that you are pursuing right now has as much validity today as it will twenty years from now and many professionals have bet their livelihood on it. Breathe easy; you are embarking upon an age old, time tested occupation.

About the Authors

Jennie S. Bev is THE fashion, image and fun careers expert, whose reputation has been acknowledged by prestigious media internationally. She has been profiled and mentioned in Entrepreneur, Teen People, Canadian Business, Home Business, Dong (France), San Francisco Chronicle, The Independent, Daily Southtown, The Arizona Republic, Chic (UK/Asia), Fit (Asia), Femina (Asia) and Dewi (Asia).

Editor-in-Chief Jennie S. Bev was named EPPIE Award finalist in Non-Fiction How To category for excellence in electronic publishing. She has published over 60 books and 1,000 articles in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany and Southeast Asia. She is also a college professor based in San Francisco Bay Area.

Co-author Eric J. Leech was born into this world without a GI Joe (with a Kung Fu grip) or silver spoon, Eric J. Leech grew up on the streets of the small town of Grand Junction, Colorado. After high school, Eric found his way to Colorado State University where he attained four degrees in Psychology, Social Sciences, English and Theater Arts.

Eric has since put every degree to good use with a variety of career accomplishments. These accomplishments include seven years as an actor/model and Production Assistant for various television and film projects. He also maintained a successful business as the co-owner of an outdoor living structure design company for several years before pursuing his full-time career as a freelance columnist/writer.

Since that decision Eric has been featured on such international magazines as the Circle (India), Urban Male Magazine (Canada), UNO (Philippines) and Coffee House Digest (International).

This 76-page instantly downloadable StyleCareer.com eGuide Breaking Into and Succeeding as a Professional Ballroom Dancer brings you valuable insider tips, advice and suggestions not available elsewhere to help you embark on this highly lucrative career path.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Myths, the Realities, and the Basics
I love dancing, but I’m not a professional dancer.
My dancing skills are limited.
I have never won any dancing competition.
I don’t have a perfect body to become a dancer.
I have never become a “professional” of anything;
I’m not that confident.
I want to make a living by being a professional ballroom dancer,
can I?
Do I need to travel a lot being a professional ballroom dancer?
With family commitments, I may not be able to.

Ballroom Dancing in a Nutshell
Definition of Being a Professional
What is Ballroom Dance?
Types of Ballroom Dances
History and Description of A Few of the Most Popular Dances
Waltz
Quickstep
Foxtrot
Tango
New York Salsa
Dancing Related Statistics
Trends in Ballroom Dancing
Pop Culture Infatuation with Ballroom Dancing

Getting Ready for the Big Break
Pathways to Become A Professional Ballroom Dancer
How to Find a Good Partner
Attending a Ballroom Dance School
Top Ballroom Dancing Schools in the United States and Canada
Pros and Cons of Specializing in a Particular Dance
Getting a Private Tutor Pros and Cons
Buying Costumes
Competitions
How to Become a Professional Dancer on TV (Background Dancer)
Caveat Emptor of Agencies
How to Stand Out

Starting a Ballroom Dancing Studio or School
Preparations
Creating Your Own Program vs. Franchise Programs

Being Successful
Personality Traits
Characteristics Required by the Dancer
Professional Certification and Associations
Training
Top Trainers

Success Profiles

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