Adante Dunbar

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My Career Choice
Adante Dunbar BSC 1 February 26, 2009
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Choreographer/Dance Instructor

• They develop routines and movements to teach to
  other dancers. The development of a routine is a
  highly creative process.
• Instructors must be careful to balance the needs
  of production with the physical limitations of
  the dancers.
• They may work with dancers of all levels and
  ages.
• They usually begin their careers as dancers, and
  then move into choreography or teaching as they
  get older.
• Dancers must be able to express emotions or
  stories with movements, formations, and patterns.

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Working Conditions

• Dance Instructors often work long, irregular
  hours.
• Dance Instructors at private dance schools often
  work evenings and weekends as well.
• Depending on their job, some travel might be
  necessary for choreographers.
• The number of hours they work, depends on the
  number of classes they teach
• When instructors arent instructing, they spend a
  lot of time with members of production crews and
  directors.

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Earnings

• Earnings for choreographers depend on experience.
• Some employers pay higher than others.
• Most choreographers earn 15,000 and 70,000 a
  year, with median earnings of about 35,000 a
  year
• Earnings for dance instructors are also varied.
• Hourly wages for instructors are between 10 and
  30 an hour.
• Full-time instructors can even make 70,000 an
  hour

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Education

• To become an instructor in most dance companies,
  you need to have a degree. This is most important
  in high schools.
• For those who are interested in teaching dance,
  it would be helpful to complete an education
  program for instructing.
• Some dance organizations and private schools
  offer training programs for dance teachers.
• College Instructors require a PhD.
• Both choreographers and instructors need strong
  communication skills.

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Career Path

• Level 1 Professional Dancer
• - 12,000 - 50,000 a year
• - Extensive training in dance
• -Talent
• -Physically fit
• - Auditioning learning new moves from a
  choreographer rehearsing performing in various
  productions
• Level 2 Beginning Choreographer/Dance
  Instructor
• 15,000 - 30,000 a year
• Experience as a dancer
• Preferably some training in choreography or dance
  instruction
• Choreographer developing routines for one or
  more dance companies teaching movements to
  dancers.
• Dance Instructor teaching dance classes on a
  part-time basis
• Level 3 Experienced Choreographer/Dance
  Instructor
• - 30,000 - 70,000 a year
• - Experience as a choreographer or dance
  instructor
• - Solid reputation
• - Established client base

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About Me

• I love to dance!
• I am in a jazz dance class at Martinez, Evans
  Dance Studio!
• Im most likely going to share my passion for
  dance when I grow up with other kids.
• I have 2 awesome parents and 1 big sister!
• I love to have fun and party!
• Last, Im looking forward to my career!