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Ballet dancer

Creatief, Kunst, Expressie

Salary

€36.000 - €60.000/yr

Level

Mid-level

Outlook

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What does a Ballet dancer?

(Balletdanser of -danseres) As a ballet dancer, you bring stories to life through elegant, technical movements and emotional expression. You train intensively every day on your technique, flexibility and strength, and perform choreographies during performances in theaters, operas or dance companies. You work closely with choreographers, directors, costume designers and other dancers to create an artistic whole. In addition to performances, you may also give workshops, masterclasses or private lessons to aspiring dancers of various levels.

Required Skills

Career Perspective

You often start as an intern or corps de ballet member with smaller companies, where you gain experience in group choreographies. With more experience, you can progress to solo roles and principal dancer positions with renowned companies. Experienced dancers can develop into répétiteur, choreographer or dance teacher. After your active dance career, there are opportunities as artistic director, ballet master or opening your own dance school.

AI Impact on the job

AI has a limited direct impact on the performing aspect of ballet, since human emotion and physical expression are central. However, new possibilities are emerging in movement analysis and training optimization through AI-driven video analysis of your technique. Virtual and augmented reality technologies can enable new forms of interactive performances. AI can also help with composing music and designing sets for modern ballet productions.

Career Ladder

Steps Up

Solist Balletdanser
Eerste Solist

→ Ballet dancer (Current role)

Typical Previous Roles

Junior Balletdanser
Corps de Ballet Danser

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