For the purposes of this article I'm going to assume you have an act/s of performance standard ready to go. The following is a step by step guide on what to do to get your act out there and be paid to do it! If you'd like advice about putting an act together, try reading my blog How to Create a Successful Roving Act. A lot of the tips can also be applied to stage and installation acts. Firstly, let's put this article into context. There are a number of different types of circus work and the avenues to this work vary accordingly. The most obvious which probably springs to most peoples' minds is to join a circus company as a solo or ensemble artist. This is one type of circus work but not the only one. Another method is to simply create your own stage show, street show or company. Finally, many circus performers work as independent circus artists, performing at corporate, community events. This last type of work is what I'll be focusing on in this article as it's what I know the most about.
The following is a list, in order, of how to get work as an independent circus artist at community and corporate events:
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So, you started ballet in your late teens or even your early twenties but you've been training intensively. Now you're wondering if you could make this your career. Or, perhaps you started late and are wondering if it's worth your while to go full-time - or is it too late? This article is for you. Starting late can rule out some options. You probably won't get into any of the world's most renowned ballet companies (although, I would love to be proven wrong here, so please don't let me stop you trying!) However, there is a world between getting in to The Paris Opera and throwing in the towel to get a day job. And in that gap there exist an array of opportunities to create a viable career in dance. (And I'm not talking about being a teacher or a choreographer - not that there's anything wrong with those careers - but in this post I'm going to talk about actually getting paid to dance). Below I have compiled a list of all the options that I can think of! Happy reading. :) |
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AuthorI've been dancing since I was little. I've danced with Melbourne Dance Theatre, Look Left Dance Circus Theatre and Lyrebird Dance Theatre as well as and freelancing around Melbourne as a dancer and circus performer. This blog contains some of the lessons I've learned on my journey and some of the things I wish someone had told me earlier! |