Among the variety of existed professions, it is so difficult to choose the one that may suit a person completely. When a student starts thinking about his/her future profession, it is very important to take into consideration personal interests, skills, and experience to be sure about success. Nowadays many students are under the influence of media and make their choices on the information presented there.
For example, after such movies as Dirty Dancing, Step Up, Shall We Dance, or even You Got Served, many people become involved in the sphere of dancing and spend much time improving their dancing skills and maturity. If you are one of those who dream to become a dancer, you have to know both pros and cons of this profession to make a thoroughly evaluated choice.
Pros of becoming a dancer
- Abilities to have a well-developed body;
- Chances to participate in different shows and meet new people;
- Possibilities to earn additional money using private lessons;
- Opportunities to work in different spheres using your talent as a dancer;
- Ideas to attract people’s attention;
- Suggestions to earn more;
- Varieties of schools to get proper education;
- Necessities to enlarge personal level of knowledge to go with times.
These pros prove that the occupation of a dancer is worthy of attention and recognition by many students who have appropriate backgrounds.
Cons of Becoming a Dancer
- The necessity to train all the time to have a proper body;
- Unlimited workdays;
- Inability to have a constant job all the time;
- Threats of being retired because of age (in comparison to another profession, this age comes fast);
- Impossibilities to be sure about constant wages;
- Failures to pass castings;
- Difficulties to control relations with partners.
These cons may be a serious obstacle for those students who still have some doubts about the profession of a dancer. This is why keep them in mind in order not to be disappointed with the choice.
Hope your awareness and your skills will help to make the right decision and be satisfied with the profession chosen.