Saturday 11 January 2014

The Everyday Life Of A Dancer

By Marissa Velazquez


There are many different forms of dance that exist in the world today. In general, the routine is the same in that a person has to practice for hours in order to do a show. They also have to keep their bodies in good shape in order to be able to perform at their best. This article will look at the the daily life of a dancer in ballet.

The right way to start any day when dancing professionally is to attend a warm up class. This usually takes an hour or so and involves doing some basic exercises and stretches. If this is not done, one can end up with an injury which could affect their career. If one is taking part in a show that is taking place, they have to rehearse everyday.

When it is time for rehearsals, the body is usually prepared for it due to the preparatory exercises done before. One has to always be sure of changes to the schedules of the rehearsals as they might change for various reasons. One of the main reasons is that many times one of the performers might have an injury and changes have to be made.

When this happens, someone else has to take the place of the injured dancer. This is common in any field when one is using the body primarily as a tool. Rehearsals come in two stages much of the time. The first one is the studio rehearsal which is sometimes open to the public. Various scenes are practiced during this time and techniques perfected.

The stage rehearsal is done in the area where the performance will take place. One will be looking at empty seats which will later be filled with lots of people. There is also live music that one has to practice too because it sounds different from what one hears on a sound system. There are also sets that one has to work which create the atmosphere for the show.

When one is constantly using the body as an instrument in their work, it is very important that one has access to a physiotherapist and a massage therapist. These two professionals are critical to maintaining the health of the dancers. It is also important that one is healthy to begin with and maintain their health with sufficient sleep and proper food.

This means eating healthy whole foods and keeping hydrated. Most people stay away from junk food in order to keep their energy up. This enables one to keep up with the demands of their job which requires the use of their body. Sleep is also important, because when one is tired they are more prone to injuries.

These and other factors are a part of the regular life of a dancer. There are many young people who dream of having the life of a dancer without understanding the hard work and the dedication that is involved. When one understands what they have to do be the best, they will then be able to decide if this is a profession that they really want to get into.




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