Most people do not know what it is like in the life of a dancer. The misconceptions are countless and innumerable. They span every possible interpretation of the subject. However, by stepping back and looking at the big picture, one can fully understand what it is like in the dancing profession.
There is a world-famous saying. Practice makes perfect. While the idea of perfection might be out of reach for some, if not all, of us, this maxim can still apply to most professions. Practice is hugely important for anyone interested in being good enough at his job to excel. If that job involves performing in front of thousands of people, this is doubly important.
Practicing is only half of the necessary components of a dancing career. The other is natural ability, or aptitude. You cannot make something from nothing. Much like the concept of stone soup, the best food is only as good as its ingredients, and those ingredients have to be top-notch. If you do not have the right ingredients, if you are not naturally flexible or graceful, then dancing might not be the best profession.
In addition to the concept of practicing and natural ability, being flexible is also vital. Some people are more flexible than others, but many can train their bodies to bend in ways that normal people find difficult. This takes years of training, but it also takes a certain amount of natural aptitude as well. Dancers do not have to bend themselves into pretzels as early as day one, but eventually they can build up enough flexibility to amaze others.
There are plenty of movies about dancing, but those seldom show the toil and turmoil of the process itself. In many of these films, the main characters simply start dancing, with no practice at all, unless of course there is a quick practice montage in the middle of the movie. These movies gloss over what it means to fine tune your craft.
In addition, music videos do not do a good job of representing the full range of dance styles and genres. They are usually hip hop, and the directors often ignore the choreography in favor of showing the lead singer and her body. Many videos have back up dancers which are seldom spotlighted in any meaningful way.
Exercise is one reason to follow this career path. People in the industry have some of the best physiques in the world. Some of these performers have bodies that rival Greek statues.
There are plenty of reasons to dance, but a particularly important one is the recognition from adoring fans. People will marvel at your abilities, and that will surely feel rewarding.
For many reasons, the life of a dancer is sleepless and difficult. It is an existence spent trying to achieve that which is unachievable, trying to push her body in ways that it is not meant to be pushed. However, it is also a profoundly rewarding and fulfilling experience.
There is a world-famous saying. Practice makes perfect. While the idea of perfection might be out of reach for some, if not all, of us, this maxim can still apply to most professions. Practice is hugely important for anyone interested in being good enough at his job to excel. If that job involves performing in front of thousands of people, this is doubly important.
Practicing is only half of the necessary components of a dancing career. The other is natural ability, or aptitude. You cannot make something from nothing. Much like the concept of stone soup, the best food is only as good as its ingredients, and those ingredients have to be top-notch. If you do not have the right ingredients, if you are not naturally flexible or graceful, then dancing might not be the best profession.
In addition to the concept of practicing and natural ability, being flexible is also vital. Some people are more flexible than others, but many can train their bodies to bend in ways that normal people find difficult. This takes years of training, but it also takes a certain amount of natural aptitude as well. Dancers do not have to bend themselves into pretzels as early as day one, but eventually they can build up enough flexibility to amaze others.
There are plenty of movies about dancing, but those seldom show the toil and turmoil of the process itself. In many of these films, the main characters simply start dancing, with no practice at all, unless of course there is a quick practice montage in the middle of the movie. These movies gloss over what it means to fine tune your craft.
In addition, music videos do not do a good job of representing the full range of dance styles and genres. They are usually hip hop, and the directors often ignore the choreography in favor of showing the lead singer and her body. Many videos have back up dancers which are seldom spotlighted in any meaningful way.
Exercise is one reason to follow this career path. People in the industry have some of the best physiques in the world. Some of these performers have bodies that rival Greek statues.
There are plenty of reasons to dance, but a particularly important one is the recognition from adoring fans. People will marvel at your abilities, and that will surely feel rewarding.
For many reasons, the life of a dancer is sleepless and difficult. It is an existence spent trying to achieve that which is unachievable, trying to push her body in ways that it is not meant to be pushed. However, it is also a profoundly rewarding and fulfilling experience.
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