Tuesday, January 14, 2014

The Everyday Life Of A Dancer

By Marissa Velazquez


If someone wants to be a ballet dancer, they have to be dedicated to the craft. The regular life of a dancer is one of hard work, yet with many rewards. Even though there are different forms of dance to chose from, they are basically the same in terms of the effort involved in being the best in the field. Here is a look at what a day might be like for someone 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.

Rehearsals can last for four to six hours and sometimes even longer. A person usually has a schedule showing them the different time slots for the show they are rehearsing for. If there are other dancers who are injured, the schedule can change so one has to always check to make sure they have the right time.

This happens all the time in the world of dance. Depending on how serious the injury is, someone else will have to act as replacement for the role required in the upcoming performance. There are two different types of rehearsals that are done. One is the studio rehearsal which is done in a room with a smaller space. Then there is the stage rehearsal which is done on stage.

The second is the stage rehearsal, which is done in the place where one is going to perform. There are sets put in place to create the atmosphere for the show and one has to dance to live music instead of a piece that is being heard through a stereo. One is also preparing to dance in front of a live audience and will therefore need to be focused.

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.

If one is to have the energy to move the body constantly for several hours, one has to make sure to stay away from foods that makes one tired and weak. This includes foods high in sugar and processed foods. One should eat whole foods as much as possible and should also get enough sleep to keep one's body healthy.

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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