As an aspiring dancer, there are few things more thrilling than the thought of landing a professional gig and making a living doing what you love. But the path to becoming a professional dancer is far from easy. It requires years of training, dedication, and hard work.
To shed some light on what it’s really like to be a professional dancer, I had the opportunity to interview a talented performer, who has been in the industry for over a decade. Let’s call her Sarah.
Sarah’s journey into dance began at a young age, when she started taking ballet classes as a child. She quickly fell in love with the art form and knew that she wanted to pursue a career in dance. After years of training and competing in various dance competitions, Sarah decided to audition for a prestigious dance company’s Trainee Program.
The Trainee Program was designed to provide aspiring dancers with the opportunity to train alongside seasoned professionals and gain valuable experience performing in front of live audiences. Sarah was thrilled when she was accepted into the program, as it meant she would be one step closer to achieving her dream of becoming a professional dancer.
During the interview, Sarah shared some valuable insights into what life is really like as a performer. She explained that being a professional dancer requires much more than just talent. It also requires discipline, perseverance, and the ability to handle rejection.
“Rejection is a big part of the industry,” Sarah said. “You have to be able to handle rejection and keep pushing forward, even when things don’t go your way.”
Sarah also emphasized the importance of staying in peak physical condition as a dancer. “Dancers are athletes,” she said. “We have to take care of our bodies and make sure we’re in top shape at all times.”
One of the biggest challenges Sarah faced as a professional dancer was balancing the demands of her career with her personal life. “It can be tough to juggle rehearsals, performances, and auditions with my personal life,” she said. “But it’s all worth it when I step out on stage and feel the rush of performing in front of a live audience.”
As our interview came to a close, Sarah left me with some valuable advice for aspiring dancers. “Don’t give up on your dreams,” she said. “Keep working hard, stay focused, and never stop believing in yourself. With dedication and perseverance, anything is possible.”
Sarah’s story serves as a reminder that success in the dance industry is possible with hard work and determination. For those looking to follow in her footsteps, pursuing a Trainee Program could be the first step towards achieving their dream of becoming a professional dancer.
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CHIARA AJKUN | Ajkun Ballet Theatre
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Award-winning choreographer and former principal dancer, Chiara Ajkun is the Artistic Director of the Ajkun Ballet Theatre. The Theater, opened in New York City, New York, USA in the year 2000, is home to the Ajkun Ballet Company, the Ajkun Ballet School, and the AjkunBT Fund. Chiara Ajkun’s leadership and accomplishments as a global cultural leader have earned Ajkun Ballet Theatre a preeminent position for the Arts in five continents.
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