Poi Spinner
I post instructional videos online and teach classes to help people learn the art of poi spinning. I also work to develop new props and spinning mechanisms, which I then demo at festivals and events.
CAREER
Dancers
Overview
Hourly Median (2020)
$19
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+2.3% (slower than the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Dancers Do
Perform dances. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for video recording.
Other Job Titles Dancers May Have
Ballerina, Ballet Company Member, Ballet Dancer, Ballet Soloist, Belly Dancer, Company Dancer, Dancer, Latin Dancer, Performing Artist, Soloist Dancer
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
My brand of education focuses on "rites of passage," giving youths significant experiences that help them mindfully transition into adulthood. I work to help students and young people know themselves more fully.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Study and practice dance moves required in roles.
- Harmonize body movements to rhythm of musical accompaniment.
- Train, exercise, and attend dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness.
- Coordinate dancing with that of partners or dance ensembles.
- Develop self-understanding of physical capabilities and limitations, and choose dance styles accordingly.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Dancers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: High school diploma or equivalent (38%)
High school diploma or equivalent
38%
Some college, no degree
22%
Bachelor's degree
25%
Other*
15%
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Former Dancer. Currently a Dance Teacher. ,
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Theatre/Theater
Freelance Dancer -- Senior Associate, Manager of Student Life ,
Freelance -- The Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life at NYU
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Dance, General
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Poi Spinner
Stay curious and never be afraid to try something new!
I am certified in Somatic Movement and other Body-Centered Lineages.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
High School Students
Former Dancer. Currently a Dance Teacher. ,
Keep training to become the best YOU, you can be. You are the product you're "selling" and the better you know yourself and what you're capable of, the more you can offer the production team of a show. Keep training in the styles of dance that you're least comfortable in, because you never know when you are going to get a call for an audition dancing hip/hop or ballet. Take classes with as many different teachers as possible. Get your name out- you never know who might be looking to cast a show.
Freelance Dancer -- Senior Associate, Manager of Student Life ,
Freelance -- The Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life at NYU
A high schooler looking to pursue modern dance should try to audit dance classes at the college programs they are most interested in, and should decide what is more important to them: living in a city with a vibrant dance scene versus going to school at a "traditional, campus" college.
Everyone
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