How Do You Become A Backup Dancer?
Backup dancers appear on Broadway and in music videos. It is a challenging career. The dance world is very competitive but with a lot of dedication and hard work, it’s possible to become a backup dancer. If this is your dream, the steps below will help you in that pursuit. Decide what kind of dancing you wish to do: for Broadway or for music videos. Take dancing lessons, such as beginning jazz, beginning ballet and Hip-Hop. Dance studies can be found in the phone book or online. Take lessons for at least three years so that your training is solid and you are able to perform proficiently. Move to an area where the opportunities for the dancing you like are best: New York for Broadway dancing, Los Angeles for music video dancing. Learn the right places to dance and be noticed, such as discotheques or dance clubs. This information can be gained at dance studios or from other dancers. Audition for an agency. The bulk of casting is done by talent agencies. Agencies are also able to inform y
