Dance Career Services

Dance Job Postings  

• Dance USA
• National Dance Education Organization
• US Labor Statistics
• Dance Career Resources
• North Carolina Arts Council List of Opportunities for Artists 
• Backstage Casting
• Information on salaries in the Dance Field
• Career Transitions for Dancers

Popular Career Paths for UNCG Dance Graduates

• Working as a professional dance performer locally, regionally, or nationally in major cities such as New York City, Atlanta, Chicago, or Los Angles.
• Working as a dance teacher in a private dance studio or as a studio owner.
• UNCG Dance Majors who are interested in public school K-12 Dance Teaching Licensure can add a Dance Education teaching licensure concentration to either the Dance BA or BFA degrees at the undergraduate level or the Dance Post Baccalaureate Certificate at the postgraduate level. Please see the following links for more information:
  • Teacher Licensure
  • Dance BA with K12 Teaching Licensure Concentration
  • Post Baccalaureate Licensure
• Choreographer
• Personal Trainer
• Yoga or Pilates Instructor
• Dancing on Cruise Ships: Entertainers Worldwide and Royal Caribbean
• Disneyland
• Dance Company Administrator
• Dance Photographer/Videographer
• Dance Production Staff  

Dance Opportunities, Internships, Career Listings: 

Internships/Jobs 

• American Dance Festival (ADF) Summer Internships 
• Bates Dance Festival Summer Internships + Professional Opportunities 
• Jacobs Pillow Summer Internship 
• Mark Morris Dance Group Internships (NYC)  
• The Yard – Internships  
• ACDA Jobs + Internship listings 
• Dance USA – job board 
• Dance NYC – job/internship listings 
• Arts NC Job Postings 

For Graduates (MFA, MA): 

• College Professor in Dance: Teaching at the university level. 
• Professional Choreographer/Dancer: Performance and/or Choreography for dance companies, independent production, and entertainment settings like music videos, TV shows, or commercials. 
• Dance Therapy: Using movement to address psychological, emotional, and physical well-being. 
• Dance Nutritionist: Focusing on the dietary needs and health of dancers to optimize performance. 
• Costume Designer: Creating costumes for dance performances or theatrical productions. 
• Artistic/Dance Director: Overseeing dance companies, festivals, or artistic organizations. 
• Dance Filmmaker: Producing, directing, or choreographing dance in film or video projects. 
• Dance Writer/Dance Critic: Analyzing and critiquing dance performances for publications or online platforms. 

For Undergraduates (BA, BFA, K-12 Licensure) 

• Dance Teacher: Teaching dance at primary, secondary, or specialized dance schools. 
• Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor: Utilizing dance as a form of fitness for individuals or groups. 
• Dance/Arts Administrator: Managing operations in dance-related organizations or arts institutions. 
• Physical Therapy/Dance Wellness: Assisting dancers in injury recovery and overall physical well-being. 
• Professional Dancer/Performer (Concert Dance): Performing in dance companies or as an independent artist in concert dance settings. 
• Professional Dancer/Performer (Commercial Dance): Performing in commercial or entertainment settings like music videos, TV shows, or commercials. 
• Dance Company Member: Joining professional dance companies as a full-time member. 
• Broadway Performer: Participating in Broadway productions that incorporate dance. 
• Choreographer: Creating dance routines for various purposes such as performances, films, or events. 
• Dance Studio Owner: Owning and managing a dance studio or academy. 
• Dance Production (Lighting Design, Set Design): Working on technical aspects of dance productions such as lighting and set design.