Dancers

The world of dance is so unique and bountiful. The elegance of a dance is so artistic. Dance is an art of its own. People can express their artistry with their body and emotions. There are many types of dance for example modern, Ballet, Jazz and much more. Dance has changed over the years but has always kept the core of the art.

A great dancer watches their technique and their character on stage. Physically they need to be in shape and be able to handle allot of movements at a time. Keeping time in music is essential to keep the beat of a piece and for dancers to maintain the same rhythm.

Many dancers start their career very young. With this said that means they tend to retire between the ages of 30-35. Their bodies usually just can’t do the extraneous movements. These people usually have different possibilities in theatre as directors, teachers and others. Now there are some dancers that have retired in the 40’s such as Muriel Maffre, a principal with San Francisco Ballet.

Many dancers put the opportunity of acquiring a higher education on hold while they pursue a career in performance. Usually when they retire they go back to college and start a new career. However, dancers are not the only people that start college during their 30s’.

Dancers might lose strength or flexibility but they gain experience, technique and artistry; these areas are much more important in a professional career. But the fact is that many times the body will give up on them because of injuries.

Now with this all said we couldn’t miss the beauty of art. Without dance many people wouldn’t have the chance to express themselves with their body and strength. Just as singers express themselves with their voice, dancers express themselves with their bodies.