The skills and qualities of a professional dancer
Description
Following a short excerpt from the 2011 production of âAliceâs Adventures In Wonderlandâ, we hear from three of the solo dancers. Eric Underwood, Zenaida Yanowsky and Steven McRae all describe various skills and qualities that are needed to succeed in the profession. Sheer determination and an overriding passion for dance are cited as most important in this most competitive of careers. The dancers give an insight into their earliest experiences of dance, the people who inspired them and the progression routes taken.
Classroom Ideas
This clip could be used to provide information to students on the dance industry and dancersâ career paths and development. It gives an insight into the dedication and commitment involved and the role of individual performers in a production.
