Dance Jobs List: 100 Career Ideas for Students who Love Dance
Performance:
- Professional Dancer
- Backup Dancer
- Ballet Dancer
- Ballroom Dancer
- Contemporary Dancer
- Folk/Cultural Dancer
- Dance Troupe Member
- Dance Soloist
- Choreographer
- Dance Captain
Teaching & Education:
11. Dance Instructor
- Dance School Owner
- University Dance Professor
- Dance Workshop Facilitator
- Dance Therapist
- Children's Dance Teacher
- Dance Camp Counselor
- Dance Historian
- Dance Curriculum Developer
- Private Dance Tutor
Production & Events:
21. Dance Production Manager
- Dance Stage Manager
- Dance Lighting Designer
- Dance Costume Designer
- Dance Makeup Artist
- Dance Sound Engineer
- Dance Company Manager
- Dance Festival Organizer
- Dance Competition Judge
- Dance Event Coordinator
Media & Promotion:
31. Dance Photographer
- Dance Videographer
- Dance Film Director
- Dance Journalist
- Dance Blogger/Vlogger
- Dance Critic
- Dance Publicist
- Dance Magazine Editor
- Dance Casting Director
- Dance Documentary Filmmaker
Health & Wellness:
41. Dance Physiotherapist
- Dance Nutritionist
- Dance Psychologist
- Dance Fitness Instructor (e.g., Zumba, aerobics)
- Pilates or Yoga Instructor for Dancers
- Dance Massage Therapist
- Dance Medicine Specialist
- Footwear Specialist (especially for ballet)
- Body Alignment Specialist for Dancers
- Dance Rehabilitation Specialist
Business & Administration:
51. Dance Agent
- Dance Company Administrator
- Dance Financial Manager
- Dance Grant Writer
- Dance Merchandising and Sales
- Dance Studio Operations Manager
- Dance Talent Scout
- Dance Licensing and Copyright Specialist
- Dance Outreach Coordinator
- Dance Ticket Sales and Marketing
Technology & Innovation:
61. Dance App Developer
- Dance VR/AR Experience Creator
- Dance Game Designer
- Dance Streaming Service Manager
- Dance Digital Effects Specialist
- Dance Wearable Tech Designer
- Dance Music Mixer
- Dance Software Developer for Choreography
- Dance Motion Capture Specialist
- Dance Platform Innovator
Design & Fashion:
71. Dancewear Designer
- Dance Shoe Designer
- Dance Accessory Designer
- Dance Set Designer
- Dance Jewelry Designer
- Dance Hair Stylist
- Dance Prop Designer
- Dance Fabric Specialist
- Dance Pattern Maker
- Dance Fashion Show Coordinator
Community & Cultural:
81. Community Dance Organizer
- Dance Cultural Preservationist
- Dance Ambassador for Cultural Exchange
- Dance Non-profit Founder
- Dance Program Developer for Underserved Communities
- Dance Therapist for Special Needs Groups
- Dance Consultant for Cultural Institutions
- Dance Interpreter for Deaf or Hearing-impaired Audience
- Dance Accessibility Coordinator
- Dance Mentor for At-risk Youth
Other Specialized Roles:
91. Dance Researcher
- Dance Librarian or Archivist
- Dance Museum Curator
- Dance Tour Manager
- Dance Notation Expert (like Labanotation)
- Dance Ethnographer
- Dance Accompanist/Musician
- Dance Union Representative
- Dance Licensing Agent
- Dance Legal Advisor
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