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Dance Careers Beyond the Stage
Do you ever wonder about life after dance? Whether you’ve been dancing for two years or two decades, the time will come when you have to—or choose to—hang up your shoes. But don’t stress! There are plenty of ways to stay in the industry you love. Check out this huge list of careers that keep you connected to dance. You might just find your next passion.
BEHIND THE SCENES
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Stage Manager
Stage managers coordinate everything that goes into a production, from lighting cues to backstage calls.
Get hired:
Many theater schools offer programs in stage management. Get additional experience in a local theater or as an assistant stage manager.
Average pay:
$78,000/year
Stagehand
At performances, stagehands open and close the curtain; lay the marley floor; move sets, scenery and props; hoist scrims and adjust lighting.
Get hired:
Many stagehands start out as carpenters or electricians. To get your foot in the door, call the local union and put your name on a list for big outdoor concerts that will be happening in your area, since these shows often need up to 300 stagehands at a time.
Average pay:
$1,200–$1,600/week per show
Casting Director
Casting directors go through submissions and auditions to find dancers a choreographer and/or director might like.
Get hired:
Casting directors are either self-employed or part of a casting agency. Intern at a casting agency to see firsthand how it all works.
Average pay
: $73,000/year
Agent
Most dancers rely on agents to book their auditions and find them jobs. Agents negotiate contracts, make travel arrangements, secure rehearsal times and look out for their clients.
Get hired:
In addition to having a degree in business, communications or public relations, it helps to know people in the industry, be a strong negotiator and have a good eye for talent.
Average pay:
10 percent commission fee for each job booked, though agents who work for an agency might get a base salary + commission, versus an individual agent who gets paid per job.
Personal Assistant
to a Dance Celebrity
Personal assistants have to be everything: calendars, organizers, travel agents, food gofers and confidantes. They usually have to be available all hours of the day.
Get hired:
You must be organized, attentive and responsible. Network and get to know the people who are close to the stars. Try to get a personal recommendation—avoid the “I’m your number 1 fan” approach.
Average pay:
$35,000/year
Broadway Producer
Producers run the business side of a production by raising money and marketing the show to get it off the ground.
Get hired:
It isn’t what you know—it’s who you know.
It helps to have knowledge of theater practices. Use your contacts to get on board as an associate producer, or sign up as an intern to learn the ropes.
Average pay:
$92,000/year
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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Physical Therapist
These medical professionals help heal, maintain and care for dancers and their bodies. They often work at a clinic or on site at a school, company or theater.
Get hired:
Most physical therapy programs require a bachelor’s degree. To practice as a PT, you must complete an accredited PT education program to earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, and pass the PT state license exam.
Average pay:
$85,000/year
Dietician
Registered dieticians (RD) educate dancers by helping them establish healthy eating habits.
Get hired:
You need a bachelor’s degree to be accepted into an accredited dietetic internship program.
Typical programs take six to 12 months to complete; adding a master’s degree to the internship will take two to three years. You must then pass the national board examination to be certified. Many dance schools incorporate nutrition into their curriculum, and companies often hire a dietician to speak with dancers.
Average pay:
$51,000–$62,000/year
Personal Trainer
Many dancers rely on personal trainers to strengthen, tone and stretch the muscles that are hard to target in a dance studio. Personal trainers often teach Pilates, yoga, Gyrotonic, weight training and/or stamina-building exercises to address their clients’ needs.
Get hired:
Go through an accredited program to get certified in your fitness field of choice. Most gyms and clients will love that you’re a dancer turned personal trainer!
Average pay:
$26,000/year. Some fitness experts average $34/hour, or $50/hour for a personal trainer.
The trainer then usually gives a percentage of the client’s pay to the studio or club unless he/she works independently.
Performance Psychologist
Licensed performance psychologists provide coaching for dancers who struggle with performance anxiety, injuries and other stress-related issues. They offer exercises and techniques to help dancers get through some of their toughest moments.
Get hired:
A master’s degree in sport or performance psychology and the completion of a psychology doctoral program are required.
Average pay:
$88,000/year
CREATION STATIONS
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Lighting Designer
Lighting designers work with choreographers, directors and set designers to create lighting for each scene. (Lighting technicians are stagehands who change lights, operate the board and run the spotlight.)
Get hired:
You don’t need certifications to be a lighting designer, but you do need experience in the field.
Volunteer with a local theater production or go to theater school, take classes in lighting design and get involved with school productions. Many lighting designers start out as theater electricians before trying their hand at design.
Average pay:
$47,000/year
Set Designer
Set designers collaborate with choreographers, directors, stage managers and lighting designers to help create the look of a show.
Get hired:
Many set designers have a degree in architecture or interior design. Start as a designer’s assistant, or work as a prop maker to get hands-on training.
Average pay:
$54,000/year
Music Editor
Music editors create tracks for dance pieces. They use computer software to cut and paste sections of a song, adjust the volume, make tempo changes and smooth out transitions.
Get hired:
Offer your services for free to gain experience and get your name out.
If you know someone who edits music, ask to be an assistant or intern so you can learn the technique. It helps to be tech savvy since most editing is done on a computer or mixing board.
Average pay:
$38,000–$68,000/year
Costume Designer/Seamstress
Costume designers determine what the dancers will wear, and seamstresses help with construction and fittings.
Get hired:
Most costume designers have a fashion or costume design degree. You must have excellent sewing skills and an understanding of how materials fit and move on a dancer. Submit samples of your designs to choreographers whose work might match your style. To find a seamstress position, try contacting a dance school or company’s costume department to see if they need sewers or assistants.
Average pay:
$29,000–$64,000/year
Dance Photographer
Dance photographers take pictures in the studio, backstage and during rehearsals and performances.
Get hired:
Photography classes are helpful. You can also assist other photographers and watch their techniques. It helps to know the style of dance you’re watching so you understand what to capture. Once you gain experience, apply for jobs emphasizing your dance experience.
Average pay:
$25,000/year
Hair and Makeup Artist
Hair and makeup artists paint, pin and style dancers so they look fantastic for a show
or photo shoot. They might also create special effects by gluing on artificial pieces and prosthetics.
Get hired:
It’s not necessary to have a license, but it helps to study makeup or cosmetology. To get your foot in the door, offer to substitute or be on-call at an amateur production. You can also get experience at student theaters, in charity fashion shows or by working with established makeup artists and photographers.
Average pay:
$29,000–$67,000/year
Freelance Choreographer
Freelance choreographers are commissioned by individual artists as well as companies with big budgets.
Get hired:
Choreographers typically specialize in a particular style of dance. Market yourself to find people who might fund your next project. Ask dancers to “workshop” and find space to experiment. If you have the dancers’ permission, tape the end result and use it as a marketing tool.
Average pay:
$45,000/year. Small companies usually pay $3,000–$10,000 per commission. Major companies pay anywhere from $12,500–$30,000 based on your experience.
OFFICE WORK
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Company Publicist
Dance company publicists are responsible for promoting the company and its dancers. They shape the group’s image by writing press releases, helping with media campaigns and
coordinating media interviews.
Get hired:
You need a degree in communications, public relations, business or marketing.
Average pay:
$62,000/year
Development, Marketing or Administrative Assistant
Working on the administrative side of a dance-related nonprofit or dance company means you’re helping to sustain and promote the organization.
You’ll fundraise, brainstorm and develop marketing campaigns, or assist with anything the directors might need. You may also be responsible for managing the company’s social media accounts.
Get hired:
A degree in marketing or communications is helpful. Find job opportunities on company websites or via word of mouth.
Average pay:
$32,000–$45,000/year
EDUCATORS
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Dance Writer or Editor
There are many ways to write about dance: You can start your own blog, write a book about your favorite dance topic or work for a fantastic magazine like DS! Editors do a lot of writing, but they also plan and edit material that will be published.
Get hired:
It helps to have taken college courses in journalism or English. If you want to work for a certain publication, get familiar with its style. Then submit writing samples, offer to blog for the website or apply for an internship.
Average pay:
$30,000–$70,000/year
Competition Judge
A judge sits through every number at a competition or convention and offers constructive comments and scores, as well as special awards.
Get hired:
You must have teaching and performance experience and knowledge of different styles of dance. You should be able to analyze, compare and rank each individual or group and provide helpful comments. Judges are often hired by word of mouth, so talk to dancers, teachers and friends to see who’s hiring and if you can get a personal recommendation. Contact the company you’re interested in to get a sense of their preferred application and hiring process.
Average Pay:
$25/hour
Critic
Dance critics are accredited journalists with dance expertise. They are educated observers who watch performances and then write reviews to evaluate what they see.
Get hired:
Dance critics need to have an extensive knowledge of dance and know how to craft a well-written review.
It helps to have a degree in English or journalism. Start your own blog and review some performances, then submit your work to publications and offer to cover shows free of charge. Most major newspapers hire a dance critic as part of their arts coverage, and there are numerous online sites dedicated to dance that are looking for fresh voices.
Average pay:
$41,000/year
Dance Historian or Archivist
Dance historians research the artform and write about their findings. They often teach courses as part of a school’s dance curriculum. Dance historians collaborate with archivists, who maintain and categorize historical materials.
Get hired:
You should have a master’s degree or higher in dance history. Try to get your work published and apply for a faculty position at a college or university. Or work as a freelance writer and apply for grants to pursue research projects.
Average pay:
$29,000–$94,000/year
Studio Owner
Dance studio owners run every aspect of the school.
They develop their own curriculum, schedule classes, teach, address student and parent concerns and often put together student productions throughout the year. As business owners, they are also responsible for financial matters such as insurance, tuition, taxes and salaries.
Get hired:
You should have a good business sense and be willing to learn as you go. You need financial backing or money to rent/buy a space and open a studio. Drum up business wherever you can: Do outreach at local schools, give demonstrations at the mall, call up local Girl Scout troops and talk to family and friends about getting their children involved.
Average pay:
$67,000/year
Dance Teacher
Dance teachers train and coach students in all types of dance. In addition to planning classes, dance teachers must be aware of health and safety issues to prevent injuries. They are often required to choreograph for student performances.
Get hired:
Be proficient in the style you want to teach. Some of the best teachers never danced professionally, but they know exactly what certain choreography should look like and they can express their ideas well. Take master classes and teacher workshops to learn and get fresh ideas. Prepare lesson plans in advance so that if you guest teach or apply for a position, you’ll know exactly what you want to do. To get experience, check with local dance schools, health clubs or community colleges to see if they need a dance teacher.
Average pay:
$28,000/year or up to $75/class
Convention Teacher
Convention teachers go “on tour” as part of a team of well-qualified teachers, giving classes in large studios or hotel ballrooms to hundreds of students at a time. In addition to teaching in their style of expertise, they often teach choreography and evaluate students for potential scholarships.
Get hired:
You need to have a name in the industry or know people who can give a personal recommendation.
Conventions tend to hire dancers and teachers who are well-known to ensure that they get a big turnout in each city.
Average pay:
$38,000/year
Dramaturg
Dramaturgs are typically the first set of outside eyes on a new piece. They offer feedback, conduct research and help build and define the work by asking questions about the choreographer’s intent.
Get hired:
Be knowledgeable about the style of dance you plan to watch and understand its historical and cultural context. While some people have a master’s degree in dramaturgy, others simply relate well to choreographers and are able help their processes. Start by working with student choreographers in a college dance department. Talk to other dramaturgs about how they find work, and try to build an artistic relationship with a choreographer you like.
Average pay:
$500–$8,000 per project
Documentary Filmmaker
Documentary filmmakers make movies that tell true stories.
Dance companies might hire a documentary filmmaker to follow a new work from its first
rehearsal to its opening night. Individuals might commission a film for historical purposes or to help promote a dancer or event.
Get hired:
You should gain a thorough knowledge of filmmaking and editing. Take classes at a film school or find a mentor in the film industry to learn about the craft. Use your contacts in the dance world to find a project, or search for a financial backer and pitch an idea that’s close to your heart. Submit your finished documentary to a local film festival.
Average pay:
$49,000/year
Beyond The Stars Competition
We continue to adjust our competition levels and rules in an attempt to give dancers the opportunity to compete with other dancers who have similar training. Since NO competition can know how many hours of class a week each dancer takes, it’s up to the judgment of the studio director to choose competition levels for their dancers.
Every year you may need to adjust the level of each dancer before registering for a competition.
Click here to download PDF version of our regional rules 2023 Regional Rules
REGISTRATION*Entries are accepted on a first come basis and are limited by the time restriction for each location.
*Studio directors determine the Competition level of each dancer. Each routine’s level is determined by the level of the dancers registered.
*All entries must register through a studio.
PERFORMANCE LEVELS*Studio Directors determine the level of each dancer based on the following criteria. Please check level placement of all dancers.
Shooting Star Division – This division is for beginner dancers who take 3 or less hours of dance per week and have limited or no competition experience. A dancer in this division may compete in no more than 6 routines. Shooting Star dancers may compete in the Rising Star Division and in All Star Lines and Productions.
Shooting Star dancers may compete only 1 solo.
Rising Star Division – This division is for intermediate dancers who take 5 or less hours of dance per week. A dancer in this division may compete in no more than 8 routines. Rising Star dancers are eligible to compete in both the Shooting Star and All Star divisions. NEW: Rising Star dancers may compete 2 solos.
All Star Division – This division is for advanced dancers who take 5 or more hours of dance per week or have extensive competition experience. All Star Dancers may also compete in the Rising Star Division. An All Star dancer may compete no more than 3 solos. Dancers who wish to compete for Title, be picked for our National Opening Number, and compete for cash awards MUST be in the All Star Division.
ROUTINE PLACEMENTNEW: Routines with the exact same dancers must compete in the same age division and level.
Solos – Dancers must compete in the level they are registered.
Duos/Trios – The most advanced dancer determines the level of the routine.
Small Groups, Large Groups & Lines – No more than 49% of the dancers may be from a higher level.
Productions – NEW: All Productions compete against each other in the Production Division. Awards are given in the 12 & Under and 13 & Over divisions.
PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES
Acro: Routine containing acrobatic and gymnastic moves. Choreography must also contain 50% dance technique.
Ballet: Routine consisting of classical ballet movement and technique.
Baton: Routine using baton(s).
Character: Dancers must portray an easily recognizable character.
Clogging: Routine consisting of clogging technique and performed in clogging shoes.
Folk/Ethnic: Routine incorporating one or more ethnic styles of dance.
Musical Theatre: Routine choreographed to a song from a Broadway or movie musical.
Open: Routine consisting of more than one style of dance or that does not fit into any other category.
Contemporary: Routine consisting of contemporary jazz/lyrical technique.
Hip Hop: Routine consisting of mostly hip hop or street style moves.
Jazz: Routine consisting of primarily jazz technique.
Lyrical: Routine where dancers interpret the lyrics of a song.
Modern: Interpretive routine in modern style.
Song and Dance: Routine consisting of singing and any style of dance. Music may only have back-up voices. Performance will use the boundary microphones or one handheld microphone provided by BTS.
Supplemental: Routine consisting of any dance style or any combination of styles.
Pointe: Routine containing pointe technique.
At least 50% of the performers must be on pointe. Category only available in the All Star level.
Pom: Routine consisting of pom squad dance technique.
Tap: Routine consisting of tap technique. No prerecorded tap sounds allowed.
Vocal: Any type of vocal performance using one hand held microphone provided by Beyond The Stars. Accompaniment can only be instrumental. Vocal routines will be eligible for separate overall if there are 5 or more entries in the category. If there are not at least 5 entries in the category, routine will be for adjudication only.
*Only 3 acrobatic tricks are permitted in any dance category except Acro, Open, Character, Hip Hop, Pom and Supplemental.
*Soloists may not compete against themselves in the same performance category.
*In a duo/trio, or group routine 50% of the performers must be different when competing in the same age and performance division.
TIME LIMITS Solo 2:45 minutes
Duet/Trio 3 minutes
Small Group 3 minutes
Large Group 4 minutes
Line 5 minutes
Production 8 minutes
*Extended time is available for purchase.
Solos, duos, trios, small groups, and large groups may be extended by 1 minute. Lines and productions may be extended by a maximum of 5 minutes.
Solo 1 dancer
Duo/Trio 2 – 3 dancers
Small Group 4 – 9 dancers
Large Group 10 – 19 dancers
Line 19 + dancers
Production 20 + dancers
AGE DIVISIONS
*Age Division is determined by average age of performers, Mini 4 – 6, Petite 7 – 9, Junior 10 -12, Teen 13 -15, Senior 16 -20. If the average age of the group is 15.9, the entry will compete in the 15 year old age division. NEW: Production age divisions are determined by the average age of performers, 12 & Under and 13 & Over.
*A performer’s age is determined by their age as of January 1st, 2023.
*Studio directors must be prepared to present birth certificates should a protest arise.
*Routines may compete no more than 1 age division lower than the oldest dancer in the routine, except in the production division.
Example- Any entry with a dancer 16 years old, or older, may not compete in any age division lower than 13-15. The age division of productions will be determined by the average age of all dancers.
*Any person who is visible on stage once the routine has started, and prior to the end of the routine, will be considered a performer and is subject to age division and group size rules.
*Any routine including a teacher is not eligible for overall awards. A teacher is someone who choreographs or teaches class and is 20 years of age or older. Entries with teachers in them may perform for adjudication only. This does not apply to student teachers under the age of 20.
JUDGING GUIDELINES
*Every performance will be critiqued according to the competition level, age, and category by a panel of 3 judges.
*Each judge will use a 100 point scale and will consider Technique, Difficulty, Execution, Choreography, Showmanship, and Overall Effect.
*Performers who exit the stage prior to the end of their performance will not receive a score if the judges do not feel enough of the routine was competed. The performance is 291 – 300 = DiamonD eligible to perform again for adjudication only. 279 – 290.9 = Platinum Judges will also take into consideration whether routines are age appropriate and placed in the 267 – 278.9 = High Gold correct performance level.
*Dancers placed incorrectly will be moved up to the appropriate level regardless of whether the 255 – 266.9 = Gold overall has already been given.
*The decisions of the judges are final. Each judge will give a verbal critique for every entry.
*All entries will receive a Diamond, Platinum, High Gold or Gold. Scores will be given to studio directors at the end of the competition.
A RED CARD will be given when a rule break occurs. Rule breaks include, but are not limited to: use of illegal props (baby powder, liquid, glitter, hairspray, paint, confetti smaller than ½ inch, fog machines, and/or strobe lights), incorrect category/level placement, offensive music, prop assembly exceeding a timely fashion and/or extensive clean up lasting over 2 minutes.
Judges are granted the right to Red Card any dance they deem necessary. A Red Card will result in an automatic 2-point deduction from total score. Studio Directors will be notified when a dance is Red Carded.
A CONTENT AWARENESS note will be given to a studio director when a judge believes the content of a dance is offensive or culturally insensitive. Cultural or racial appropriation and over sexualization for the age division are examples that could receive a content awareness note. Content Awareness notes were created to give judges the opportunity to explain their point of view. There is no point deduction accompanying a Content Awareness Note.
ADJUDICATION SCALE291 – 300 – Diamond
279 – 290.9 – Platinum
267 – 278.9 – High Gold
255 – 266.9 – Gold
*Every entry will receive 1 trophy. Dancers in duos/trios or groups will receive an award pin.
*Entries must compete prior to their awards ceremony to be eligible for High Score Awards.
*High Score Awards will be given in each competition level, age and size division.
*Soloists and duos/trios with identical dancers may only place with their highest scoring routine.
*Top 3, Top 5 and Top 10 will be awarded based on number of entries per age, size and division.
*Production Overall Awards will be presented in 12 & Under and 13 & Over Divisions.
*Vocal routines are not eligible for high score awards unless there are 5 or more in the division. If there are 5 or more, a vocal overall will be awarded.
*Title Awards – Every All Star soloist is entered into the Title competition. Miss Beyond The Stars and Mr. Beyond The Stars are awarded in each age division to the highest scoring dancer in the All Star Division. Winners will receive a crown/hat and jacket.
*Solo Standout Awards- Given at the discretion of the judges to soloists in a variety of categories; choreography, technique, etc.
*The Shooting Star Award, The Rising Star Award, and The Stellar Award – Awarded to the highest scoring group routine in each performance level.
*Ultimate Awards – Given at the discretion of the judges to routines for a variety of achievements; choreography, emotional execution, precision, technique, etc.
*Special Awards – Given at each awards ceremony at the discretion of the judges and competition directors.
*Photogenic Award- Teachers should submit a 5×7 or 8×10 color or black and white photo with name, age, and studio name on the back. The photogenic award will be given during the last group awards ceremony of the event.
* Photos will be returned in the packets picked up by the studio director at the end of the competition.
HIGH SCORE CASH AWARDS*All gift certificates/cash prizes will be awarded to the studio.
*Gift certificates will be given to the first place High Score Award winners in the Shooting Star and Rising Star Division when there are 5 or more routines entered in that age and size.
*Cash awards will be given to the first place High Score Award winners in the All Star Division when there are 5 or more routines entered in that age and size.
| HIGH SCORE CASH AWARDS Shooting Star Rising Star All Star Solo- $50 Solo- $75 Solo- $100 |
PROPS
*Props must be set up and removed within 3 minutes, productions may use 5 minutes.
If your routine/prop includes anything that will litter the stage, studio representatives must be prepared to clean the stage in less than 2 minutes.
*No dangerous props may be used. BTS reserves the right to veto a prop.
*No baby powder, liquid, hairspray, paint, glitter, or anything that could leave a residue on the stage, may be used.
*No material under 1/2 an inch may be used.
*Use of any illegal prop will result in a Red Card and 2-point deduction. Studio Directors will be notified when a dance is Red Carded.
NOTE: Due to health risks we do NOT allow fog/smoke machines or strobe lights to be used during any performances.
BTS reserves the right to limit prop size depending on facility requirements. Please contact our office with any specific prop questions.
MUSIC
*All music must be uploaded at least 1 week prior to the event. All music that has not been uploaded must be turned in at the Audio Booth at least 30 minutes prior to your studio’s first routine.
BTS will accept Flash Drives, no IPODs or CDs accepted.
*If submitting a Flash Drive, please label it with your studio name. Each file should be labeled with the 3 digit entry # and routine name. (Example: 001 Cell Block Tango, 029 Dear Future Husband, 311 I Have Nothing) Please note that audio files are accepted in MP3 & M4A format only, up to 50 MB each. We recommend MP3 format.
*Back up music must be provided on a flash drive.
*BTS does not allow any additional microphones or equipment to be plugged into our sound system.
*If the music stops for any reason, the dancers will be given the opportunity to re-perform without penalty.
Please note – Beyond The Stars will NOT tell dancers to stop performing, that decision is left to the teacher or dancer’s discretion.
GENERAL INFORMATION
*Only Studio Directors may question routines for rule infractions, however any protest must be made in writing to the competition director within 30 minutes of the performance.
*Deposit payments and competition fees are non-refundable.
*All contestants, teachers and parents attending a Beyond The Stars Competition give permission for any photographs or videos taken during the competition to be used to promote future events.
*Except when there is a technical difficulty, any re-performance of a routine will be for adjudication only.
*ABSOLUTELY NO personal videography or photography is permitted during a performance. Failure to abide by these rules may result in disqualification; BTS reserves the right to have anyone violating this rule removed from the facility.
*Score sheets and all performance music MUST be picked up at the competition. Beyond The Stars cannot guarantee any of these items will be available to be mailed back to the studio after the competition. There will be a $10 fee for any items that need to be shipped.
*No food, snacks or beverages are allowed on stage. This includes all award ceremonies.
*There will be a $50 fee for all checks returned by the bank.
*BTS reserves the right to refuse the entry of any studio.
*Studio Directors must sign a release form.
DWTS Salary: How much do celebrities and professional dancers get paid to dance with the stars?
'Dancing With the Stars' One of the longest running and most popular reality shows in the US. Since its debut in 2005, the show has been gaining momentum. Even today in 2020, Dancing with the Stars remains hugely popular, and it's likely that it's still many years away.
Fans of the show need no introduction, but for those of you unfamiliar with its format, Dancing with the Stars pairs a celebrity with a professional dancer and sees several such teams compete in pre-determined dance performances to win over audiences. . judges and the public. The couple that receives the fewest points from the judges and the fewest votes from the audience are eliminated from the tournament every week until only one couple remains and becomes the champion.
Dancing with the Stars has over the years seen celebrities such as Floyd Mayweather, Kim Kardashian, Denise Richards, Buzz Aldrin, Pamela Anderson, Zendaya and Bill Nye take part.
Because getting boxing legends, scientists, and actors to compete in the dance competition is no easy task, many fans have asked how much the show pays. If you're wondering how much celebrities and dancers earn by participating in the competition, we've got you covered.
How much do celebrity members earn?
Dancing with the Stars has been around since 2005, so it's important to note that payouts have changed over the 15 years of existence. Therefore, we will focus on more recent figures; according to Variety According to a 2019 report, celebrities who participate in the show earn $125,000 per person for the rehearsal period and the first two weeks of performance. As the show goes on and contestants drop out, the payouts keep going up for every contestant that stays.
However, it's important to note that as of 2019, the maximum amount a celebrity could take home was $295,000. All three finalists take home the full $295,000 - the winning couple's star member doesn't take home any extra money, but does win the Mirror Ball Trophy and earn bragging rights.
It should also be noted here that the maximum potential payout used to be higher at around $350,000 each for the three finalists. However, in 2019year it was revised and shortened due to budgetary problems. Hence, it also makes sense to assume that celebrities may have to receive lower payouts in season 29 as well, because the world is in the midst of a global pandemic and economic crisis.
How much do professional dancers earn?
While celebrities can certainly earn a lot by participating in Dancing with the Stars, their competitiveness is ensured by professional dancers who work with them in pairs. However, these pros don't earn as much as their celebrity counterparts, although it's fair to say that they still take home a lot of money after every season.
As of 2019, professional dancers can earn up to $100,000 per season (including rehearsal time) for appearing on shows and helping their celebrities reach the top of the competition. While this is significantly less than the $295,000 celebrity income limit, it's still a huge amount of money. That being said, it should be noted that the pros' actual payouts per episode are not in the public domain, and what we know about their season earnings comes from secondary sources such as reports and interviews.
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Ballroom dancing is a group of various pair dances, some of which have folk origins. They were performed at balls, which were held in rooms covered with parquet. From the huge variety of both elite (historical and everyday) and folk dances, dances were included in the ballroom group, characterized by two features: all ballroom dances are paired and a man and a woman make up a couple.
"Ballroom dancing" currently refers to the phrases "sports dancing" (SBT, "sports ballroom dancing") and "dancesport". This is reflected in the names of various dance organizations, for example: "Moscow Federation of Dance Sports" or "Moscow Federation of Dance Sports". Throughout the dance world, dancesport competitions are divided into 3 programs: European (Standart or Modern), Latin American (Latin) and ten dances (“ten”). The European program includes: slow waltz, tango, Viennese waltz, slow foxtrot and quickstep (fast foxtrot). In Latin American: samba, cha-cha-cha, rumba, paso doble and jive.
History and definition
The term "ballroom" refers to a pair of non-professional secular dances that originated in medieval Europe. These dances changed very much: any era of European history - Renaissance, Enlightenment, classicism, romanticism - gave rise to a kind of dance complex.
Throughout European cultural development, ballroom dancing has been influenced by a wide variety of ethnic sources as well as professional dance. Ballroom dancing of the 20th century was formed on the basis of European dance, which at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries was breathed new life into African and Latin American musical and dance culture. The vast majority of modern ballroom dancing has African "roots", already well disguised by the technical processing of the European dance school.
In the 1920s in England, a special Council for Ballroom Dancing was established under the Imperial Society of Dance Teachers. English specialists standardized all the dances known by that time - the waltz, fast and slow foxtrots, tango. This is how competitive dances arose, and since then ballroom dance has been divided into two areas - sports and social dance. At 19In the 1930s-1950s, the number of standard ballroom dances increased due to the fact that five Latin American dances were added to them (in this order: rumba, samba, jive, paso doble, cha-cha-cha).
Now there are competitions in dancesport. Several programs have been formed: European, Latin American, biathlon (ten dances), European and Latin American sequoia (three-minute show to original music), European and Latin American formation (competitions of ensembles of 8 couples). Amateur world championships are held under the auspices of the WDSF (formerly IDSF), and professional ones are held under the auspices of the World Dance Council. English competitions continue to be the most prestigious in the world, in particular, the UK Open and the Blackpool Dance Festival. Another direction of competitive dance is the competition of mixed pairs Professional-Amateur (Pro-Am), this direction is especially developed in the USA and Canada.
In the United States of America, a peculiar national version of both some ballroom dances and competitions in them - "American Smooth", "American Rhythm" - is preserved.
The word “ball” came to Russian from French and comes from the Latin verb ballare, which means “to dance”.
From a huge variety of both elite (historical and everyday) and folk dances, dances characterized by the following features fell into the ballroom group.
All ballroom dances are in pairs. The couple is made up of a gentleman and a lady, dancing in compliance with the points of contact. In the European program this contact is closer. It persists throughout the dance. In the Latin American program, the contact is more free, most often carried out due to joined hands and sometimes it can be either lost altogether or strengthened due to tension during the execution of figures. Since ballroom dancing requires certain skills and training, its popularity in society has declined over time. Twist's appearance at 19The 60s marked the end of pair dancing. Such dances as the waltz, tango, foxtrot, etc., actually ceased to serve for mass entertainment. A new page has been opened in the history of ballroom dancing.
Classification of dancers by skill level
H class (letter "H" means "beginner" or "zero class") or SBT-ballroom dance school.
There are no competitions in this class, the class is included in the system of mass sports.
H-3 - starter class where slow waltz, cha-cha-cha and polka are performed. The set of elements is limited to the most basic movements[1]. H-4 is the next class in which only 4 dances are performed: slow waltz, jive, samba and cha-cha-cha. In H-5, a quickstep is added, in H-6 - the same dances as in the E class. There is a term "Hobby-class". It is applied to beginner adult athletes who would like to dance more dances and with a greater range of movements than beginner children. Often in this case, the organizers of the competition do not impose restrictions on costumes and elements performed at all. This Hobby class has a semi-official status.
E class: a sport class that can also be a starter class.
D class: to advance to the next class, you must score points in competitions.
C class: choreography not from the basic list of figures is allowed.
B class: athletes of this class get the opportunity to perform poses, lifts.
A class:
S class: From Zonder - "special" - assigned by the decision of the Presidium of the national federation based on the results of the national Championship or Superiority.
M class: international class - the highest in dance sport.
Classification of dancers by age groups
• Beginners 5-7 years old - the oldest turns 6 years old and younger this year (by year of birth) P.S.: There are no official competitions for this group.
• Children 0 — the eldest turns 5-7 years old this year (by year of birth)
• Children 1 — the eldest turns 8-9 years old this year (by year of birth)
• Children 2 - the eldest turns 10-11 years old this year (by year of birth)
• Juniors 1 - the eldest turns 12-13 years old this year (by year of birth)
• Juniors 2 - the eldest this year turns 14-15 years old (by year of birth)
• Youth - the eldest turns 16-18 years old this year (by year of birth) year of birth)
• Seniors 1 — the youngest in the current year is 35 years old and older (by year of birth)
• Seniors 2 — the youngest in the current year is 45 years old and older (by year of birth)
The second partner in a couple can be younger than the lower age limit of their age category: in Children 2, Juniors 1, Juniors 2, Youth by a maximum of two years, in the category of adults by a maximum of five years.
Department of Dance Sports School "Fakel"
Dance sport department (ballroom dancing) has been open in our sports school since January 2011. The department employs highly qualified coaches, professionals in their field: Khaysarov Garifyan Galimyanovich - President of the Dance Sports Federation of the Chelyabinsk Region, judge of the international category IDSF, coach of the highest category; Urvantseva Svetlana Yurievna - judge of the FTSR of the All-Russian category, coach of the highest category; Andrievsky Lyudmila Rashitovna - dancer of the international category, judge of the FTSR of the second category, coach of the first category; Vasina Elena Vladimirovna – coach of the first category.
Our coaches conduct their training sessions on the basis of the beautiful, one of the best arenas in the country - the Traktor Ice Arena. Athletes and coaches are provided with two halls with a total area of 500 sq.
m. Children involved in elementary training groups are just beginning to acquire their first skills in dance sports. They learn the basic steps and elements of ballroom dancing. For them, a program of phased training has been developed. Those children who do not yet enter the big competitions quarterly show their results in an open lesson to parents, coaches of our department and other older children. Participants of such attestation lessons receive impromptu conditional prizes not lower than the third, after which the working capacity and sports aspirations of children increase. Teachers and parents draw their own conclusions based on the results of such lessons. In the groups of the training stage, many have I, II, III adult sports categories, and some already have the title of "Candidate for Master of Sports". They successfully represent and defend the honor of our sports school at tournaments of various levels, including city, regional, all-Russian and international, take part in various Championships and Championships.
