The applicant must not only love dance, but also be able to think about what he/she wants to express. They must also have the mental toughness to endure the rigorous lessons.

A dancer is a person who uses his or her entire body for expressive activities and makes it his or her profession. There are various types of expression, such as classical ballet, ballroom dance, modern dance, avant-garde dance, and street dance. They are active on stage, television, artists' concerts, events, theme parks, etc. Basically, they are paid a fee to perform live. Basically, dancers make a living from performance fees, but street dancers are often involved in "dance battles" in which they compete for performances, and competitions are held with high cash prizes. In addition to performing in front of an audience, many dancers also work as dance school instructors and choreographers.

Although dancers do not need qualifications, they generally attend dance schools or vocational schools for the type of dance they wish to express themselves in, in order to learn basic techniques and expressive skills. After graduation, dancers can join a ballet company, theater company, production company, dance studio, etc., or work as freelance dancers by auditioning for job opportunities. In the case of classical ballet, many students in their teens aim to study abroad. In the street dance field, dance teams have sprung up all over the country, with some famous dance teams competing in national and international competitions.

Interest in dance is high, partly because it has become a required subject in junior high school classes. The street dance scene is growing particularly fast. A professional dance league, "D.LEAGUE," has been established, and dance teams are springing up all over Japan. It is expected that dance-related jobs will expand to include not only dancers but also a variety of other jobs, such as training and event management.

Some musical troupes pay a monthly salary, but such cases are rare, and in most cases, a fee is received for each job. For example, a single stage performance at an event costs around 10,000 yen. Therefore, there are many dancers who live on part-time jobs. However, if a dancer gains experience as a dancer and becomes a successful choreographer, he or she can earn an annual income of 10 million yen or more, which is comparable to that of a celebrity.

Vacation and working hours depend on the job. If there is no work, every day can be a vacation.

Theaters, clubs, theme parks, event venues, etc.

It's a chart that shows at a glance the main routes to getting a job as a dancer!