HOW TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL DANCER
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- • Hey thanks for watching this video! I’m Ahsia Janaé and I’ve been a professional dancer for about 8 years. I’ve danced for top artists such as Usher, Neyo, TLC, and Beyoncé on world tours, music videos, award shows, television, movies, and live broadcasts.
• This video is all my own personal suggestions on what it takes to begin a career in dance as a professional industry dancer!
• Please let me know if you have any more questions that you’d like answered as you begin your journey to becoming a professional dancer.
• If you are a pro dancer and you have suggestions to add on to my video, please feel free to drop your advice below in the comment section!
• All feedback is welcome
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Taking notes for myself !
- find what makes you unique : it can be your look, or your dance style BUT
- be well rounded and be able to take on multiple looks/styles to embody different visions
- find your way of learning and don't compare yourself to others; no one can be you so you have to push that advantage
- have an amazing headshot and resume ; one page max ; all the important things ; neat and clean with everything in the right place etc. ; have the agent logo on the resume and have a nice pic of you
- what's for you is for you ! Don't take it personally
I grew up dancing, and I love it! Recently I haven’t been knowing what I wanted to do in life as a career, but I haven’t been stressing over it because I know I was being lead to the answer and I believe last night I found it.
A couple of days ago I got my new apple headphones and I was blasting my music while freestyling in my room, and it felt amazing cause I was free and expressing myself, and when I tuned into myself and realized how I was moving I was shook! I am so good! Hitting every beat and just overall confident!
So just last night a guy at my consciousness group was telling us how it is making it as a dancer, the hours, the commitment, the consistency and everything resonated. I knew that I wouldn’t mind the hours of dancing, because I grew up doing it and around competition time, things got CRAZY! Like crazy hours, committing, consistency all of that is what I wanted to do. I want my time and energy to go towards dancing, it was my passion as a kid-high school.
I remember being asked a question a week ago, “What is the thing you can do for free but makes you happy?” Or something beyond the lines of that, and I didn’t have an answer for a while, until last night.
I have a vision of me dancing my soul out on a big stage with white lights in my face for a celebrity. I don’t care how much it pays, I’m happy.
So I believe this is what I want to do.
Sayeta Zonen this is so inspiring to read! Freestyling is one of the most greatest experiences. Having the music blast in your ears as you said is indescribable, it’s like you go into this zone where you just get to express and be free. I’m training as well as a dancer and it’s so nice to see others enjoying and loving dance ❤️ it’s like life isn’t complete without dance 💛 Hold onto the vision, sending the best to you in your dance journey! Have fun training 😊
This is beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I’m so happy you and dance have found each other! Your passion is inspiring ✨✨✨ can’t wait to hear about your future
Ahsia Janaé Thank you so much 💗💗 I appreciate it 😊 Dance truly changed my life 💛 sending the best to you in your future ❤️ looking forward to more videos like these in the future if they are made :)
Literally just described me, let's do it!
How and where did you achieve this😥
you're just so damn adorable. it's impossible to not love you and your energy
ayedubtre thank you!!
I’m 14 and my dream is to be a backup dancer but my school doesn’t have any dance classes. I really wish they did because I would join in a heartbeat. I have this schedule where I learn a new choreography of random genres each week. It really helped me improve in my dancing. I love watching these types of videos and all but I just don’t know where to start 😕.
Yeah my school doesn’t have either I have to work to pay my dance classes out of school:/
Hey how are things now?
@@renee187 welll currently i’m 15 about to turn 16 and my school STILL doesn’t have a dance team. I tried out for my schools cheer team since it’s the closest to dance i’ll get. I want to join this dance company by my school but all i see is little kids going there so i think it might just be a little kids dance company . But there’s another dance company that’s 30 mins from where i live. but idk if i’ll be able to do it because my mom works a lot and has to take care of 6 kids soooo i’ll think abt that when i get a car myself. I rlly do wanna take dance lessons though😭
@@Sisi-lq6wk oh I’m sorry about that. Thanks for replying! I hope you get to take dance lessons someday. Even if you don’t, you can still improve at home, which you probably are. I am 16 and I dance on my own at home. After highschool I want to go to a dance college, you should too :)
@@renee187 i’ve been thinking of going to a dance college too. And also good luck too youu from one aspiring dancer to another 🤍.
girl i know its like 2 years since youve posted this but i really appriciate it. I am trying my best to become the dancer I want to be and your video is super inspring. I really love the insite and details. Thank you
7 months later, how is it going?
*Go get it!* 💪
@@plsremindmetolooseweight379 Drink more water, and walk every day! Why do you need to lose weight though?
How do you find auditions if you're not signed to a company? How do you get on with a company?
TeLLiey* Reneé having connections in the dance community and entertainment industry is the best way to navigate getting booked without being signed to an agent. So go to dance classes, dance events, and entertainment industry events, and network with likeminded individuals. Put yourself around people you’d like to work with and do your best at all times so they can see that you are professional and talented even without an agent. The best way to find out how to get signed, is to do your research on what agency you’d like to sign to, reach out and find out their audition or new talent process. Be persistent, do your best, and continue to work on your craft until the day comes where you are signed. When that day comes READ YOUR CONTRACT CAREFULLY ✨✨✨
@@ahsiajanae WOW thank you❤..I just found this video and I relate to you because I also want to be a dancer, model and actress and even dance for big celebrities and all. Thank you for this video🙏🏻❤
This video get me so much information thank you so much your beautiful💖 I am a competitive dancer and I dream job is to become a professional industry dancer and a nurse. I love dancing so much it’s my passion! When you get get a chance please make a video of how to find a good Agency💗💗💗💗
Great info superstar... this video will help so many dancers
Jeff Trills Jantuah thank you! I hope so!
Please do more videos about professional dancing careers! This was really helpful in knowing I'm on the right track and what my next steps should be. Thank u sis
Haley Cruz I sure will! New video coming very soon!
Very helpful. I’m a dancer that hates freestyle lol I start thinking and it’s all downhill from there. But I am actually abt to relocate to Atlanta from Houston to pursue my career. I wish I would’ve done it sooner in life but I gave up on myself after a year of hearing no at literally every audition. Hopefully one day I’ll finally get a yes. Also I plan to book private lessons with you once I move so I look forward to working with you.
itsDiva it’s not everyone’s strong suit. trust me, I understand! If it helps, try to have a “choreographed freestyle” planned out that you can pull out that can go with any genre on music. That may help you be more comfy. No one has to know that you’ve put it together but you 😉🤫 and I look forward to working with you !!
Very informative... I too hate choreography...I think improv is jus the best way to express yourself ....hope I start dancing again n stop being so shy 😭😭😭love u mama keep doing ur thing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Bree BretsDesign get outta that shell girl! #justdoit ❤️
Bree BretsDesign lōve u back!
Girl, you opened my mind on how to start. You inspired me even more and now I’m on my way to start the career that I was born to have. Thank you for everything!
Great tips!!!’ & your melanin is poppin sis!
EmGoofball thanks love ❤️
THIS IS THE VIDEO I NEEDED! i literally just came from an audition yesterday and i was around so many working dancers and i just needed that extra push, thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise! please keep the vids coming babe
Samaria Williams you are so welcome ❤️❤️
I’ve always loved to dance as a kid and I knew in high school that’s what I wanted to do but my mom cut off my wings and never had anyone to guide me or help me get motivated. Now Im working full-time and lost my touch for dancing...😔
Omgg this is me right now I'm in year 9 14 wanna become famous dancer my family don't want support me so the only people I have is my friends and guides I'm sure u will get back:)>333
I'm practically on the verge of taking a decision to leave college right now but I have no idea how to start, where to go to achieve this but I think I'm gonna do this!💪 Thank you so much for this video, it has done a lot to boost my confidence about this❤
I really want to become a professional dancer and get out of the STEM world 😅 these are great tips thank you!! 💃🏼
Thanks for all the love on this video guys! Let me know what other topics you would like me to touch on!
Ahsia Janaé are you single that’s what I want to know i am digging your style??
I want dance and model I'm want dance around tour for celebrity
Please I would like to talk about other things or jobs you did for profit to be able to move to Atlanta and go for dance classes and even auditions and what are the barriers that can hold you back from becoming a better or even great dancer like i.e location..and also barriers that can prevent you from being signed or booked and maybe a day in the life of you as a dancer🙏🏻.thank you😭..LOVE❤
Hey Ahsia!!! I miss dancing with you in high school girl!! You doing ya thang out here. ✊🏾🙌🏾
TheLaelaeEdge hey girl! Aw those were the days! Thank you girl hope all is well ❤️❤️❤️
I have been dancing all my life and also take dance classes twice a week but I don't really know how to go further from that, I would love to make my passion my career but I just don't know how...
Thank you so much for making this video. I want to be a pro dancer, I just finished school and I'm in that period of deciding what to do with my life. I feel the pressure of my family telling me I should go to university, because they don't think I can live with dance. I live in Italy, a place where dancing is not considered so much. This is why I would like to move to Paris, where also my cousins live. It's so hard for me to let go, but you gave me more strength to do it. Thank you
Alice Vignali I’m glad I could help 💕
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I’ve been watching videos like this all night because I’ve been so afraid to take a leap of faith and become a professional industry dancer. I’ve finally decided to get extra training and move to Atlanta and this video really helped me put it into perspective! Thank you so much!
clearly your ambition, drive, self-reflection, resilience, and work ethic are your superpowers! Love your passion and all the tips you shared. You are dancing for the right reasons and it shows! I will share with my daughter, an aspiring future professional dancer.
This was helpful! But plz go into detail with another video about the other things u mentioned💓
Dimond Lockwood will do ❤️
Im so happy I found you. Your tips definitely opened my mind as to how to improve my dance! My only concern is that i feel like im starting late on my dance because i just turned 17. I hope that i can work hard enough to fulfill my dream as a professional dancer and hopefully create a career for myself. Thank you so much♥️♥️
Amber Gutierrez you are at the perfect age to begin! You have so much life ahead of you! I didn’t start professionally until I was 19! My biggest jobs happened between age 25-28 (im 28 now) you got this!! Go train! Go for your dreams ✨
And I’m looking forward to the videos on agencies and the other things you mentioned .
even though i watched this 2 years afther this post , the last one (take a leap of faith) just hit me and i feel more confident and fearless
I’m so happy to hear that!! Go for it!! You got this!
I love dance I’ve been dancing for 12 years and I want to become a professional industry dancer even tho I’m only 14 but it’s gonna be hard for me because I’m from a small place in America could you do a video on what you experience was to get to where you are know ?
You make cry when you say "just do it". Thank you I really want to be a professional dancer and you're so friendly (I'm learning english, so if I have mistakes, sorry :DD)
Army?😁💜
@@elyora8020 yes ♡
I wish you could be my mentor 😭😭 I needed this.
Thank you so much for this video!! I really needed this! I have been so hesitant to move to La to pursue my professional dance career because my parents don’t support it. I have been training, getting performance experience and ready to take it to the next level. This video motivated me to continue to push for my dreams.❤️
Briana Young keep going! ❤️
Man..I wish i was like you a actress, model, dancer and singer..It’s been my dream since i was little. My parents never liked that and they don’t want that i become like that and idk what else to become :(
I love to dance and I want to be a background dancer but I live somewhere where theres no opportunities
I've done everything you sad long time ago but I haven't succeeded yet but I never stopped dancing.
G Prock keep going! You never know your opportunity could be right around the corner! I’ll put up another vid with even more helpful tips soon!
My wish is to be lady gaga's dancer🥰
I been following you for years. Ever since you had the Mohawk. I love your dance styles and passion for dance. I’ve watched you grow and it was and still is enjoyable. I love choreography myself . I wish I would’ve started years ago. But I have been taking dance classes . And I also would like to rent a studio out for a couple of hours and just practice free styling or making my own videos . And I would love for you too make more videos and talk about choreography / being a professional dancer , or just being a dancer period . Weather if someone is trying to get booked for shows etc or for someone who just loves taking dance classes and wants to become better . Thanks for this video boo.
NACHELLE KAYY thanks for following my journey love! More videos coming soon
Well im a young dancer almost in middle school, and training to me is doing our 2015 Just Dance. And like everyone in my family is pretty good at dancing. Probably mostly from my mothers side. Because my mom says shes a really good dancer and that she won dance competitions. And i love dancing. Its a great hobby that id love to make my future.
This was very helpful. I love your positivity. I am a freshman in high school and this is something that I look forward to doing in my future career, so thank you 😊👍🏽
Hello, it’s been a year since u posted this comment so I’m guessing your in 10th grade rn and I’m the same as you like I do dance at home but I havnt told my parents yet cause I’m too scared
@@baneen6396 yes I am in 10th now. You should go for it and tell them. I’m sure they’ll be there to help you throughout your journey 😊
@@myairee thank you sm , did your parents agree right away tho? Cause I’m thinking to tell my mom first because my dads a little more strict
@@baneen6396 Yea they support what ever career I choose. But if you feel that this is something you want to do in the future then talk it over with your mom first and maybe your dad will be understanding of your choice.
@@myairee yes thank you so much ! I’m having for confidence in me to tell them because even if they don’t like it I’m just gonna still keep doing it
Thank you so much this was incredibly helpful! Can't wait for more!
Byron Leblancis no problem!! More coming very soon!!
Dancing has always been my hobby and all my happiness.. I wish to be a famous dancer, even though my family would never allow that.. but the dream will still live inside me.
I’m a freestlyler but when I was a kid I was able to pick up choreography quick now I am able to freestyle using my history of dance class in high school and watch so many music videos.
Everyone has an inspiring story about them dancing and I only started dancing because of dance moms-
Ahsia sound like mee
I soo love freestyle just dancing n feeling the 🎵 music its great
Yeeeessss
I wanna try starting on my career i am young and id wanna do tours on live or concert types and music videos
Yes! Please make another video with more info, love this insight. Thank you!
I really just want to make a group chat for us younger aspiring dancers to support eachother and just to have someone to talk to on your way to becoming a dancer. Anyone else down?😭
me :)
@@valentine4129 it’s only me right now but do you have a Instagram account? I’m making it on there😊
@@Sisi-lq6wk yea it’s brattzlvr
@@valentine4129 okie. I added you and I have a cat on my picture
@@Sisi-lq6wk added you back :)
I know this was posted long time ago and I'm late but I'm very thankful to the LORD that I found this ... Thank you thank you so much for this video. I've learnt alot and I think now I've got an idea on how to go about this. Thanks again.❤
If it's possible, could you please make a video on agencies and how to join one? There's very limited information out there and it's very confusing! Very helpful video btw :) xx
Love you! This is exactly what I needed to hear! Dance is my passion since forever but I decided to take step forward to become a professional! When I look at dancers on a concert or a dance video I sooo want to be by their side! Thanks for this video and encouragement!
TheHoneyloving no problem! Glad you enjoyed it!🤗
Same!!
Last comment you’re the dancer I’m studying 💋 keep it up 💪🏽
I love freestyle!
You speak out of my soul cause im more the freestyler litteraly i feel like what you said
I really like to appreciate these amazing advice. It really mean a lot to have someone like you already has the experience, teaching the new generational dancer and I can’t wait to give it my all! 👏🏼
THANK YOU SO MUCH! you gave so many great suggestions
Do you have a suggestion for someone who's just starting ( no previous experience), out of highschool, late bloomer etc. But is passionate about dancing, how do you find possible opportunities once you build up the skills? And I don't mean necessarily agencies but the kind of work we can do to kind of get any working experience that we can include in our résumé later? Hope it makes sense hahah btw thank you so much for sharing your experience with us :)
thank you so much for this! so informative, motivating and helpful, i'll definitely put your tips into practice. my dream is to be a professional dancer, and it's something i'm so passionate about. i live in a small island where there's no a lot of opportunities, and a lot of people have told me to go for an academic route instead, because it's difficult to get into this industry. i have no doubt about what i want to do, and it's dance. i was struggling as to how to get started to kickstart my career and this video really helped me realise it is possible!
serenity I’m so glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
Pleaseee i need more videos like this, its really helpfull to me. And thank u for this video. Saying hi from Argentina❤
Abril Abalo hi! 🤗 new video coming today!
This video really gave me more motivation to pursue my vision of being a professional dancer. Great tips please make more videos thank you!!!!
I’m so happy I found this video!!! Thank you for all the great tips!! My dream is to become a professional industry dancer and this video was so helpful!!
girl you rock at dancing and giving edvice you keep going and never stop
I have an extreme fear of being embarrassed when I mess up. What do I do...?
Leprakotic hey! Great question. We all have a fear of embarrassment when we mess up and it can be crippling if you let it stop u from trying. The best remedy for that fear is to MESS UP! Get it out of the way, and realize that it’s not going to hurt you, harm you, or kill you if you mess up. I literally was booked on a major gig two days ago and I was forgetting all the steps to the point that the choreographer called me out in front of everyone and told me to “keep up” 😱 I was definitely embarrassed.. my heart sank to the bottom of my stomach. But instead of shutting down, I pushed harder. After rehearsal, I had a day in between before our shoot day and I went in and practiced my butt off. I used the fuel from being called out.. to push myself to be the best when I got back on set. When I arrived for shoot day, I was confident because I was prepared. I didn’t let that shut me down. I pushed harder. Retaining choreography has been a major weakness for me my entire career but my strength is in my performance. (Know what your strengths are) When I’ve got it, I perform like a star! Don’t fear the embarrassment from messing up. Mess up and learn from your mistakes. Be humble, practice, and show your strengths with pride when u feel comfortable and confident. ❤️
Ahsia Janaé thanks for the advice 👍👍
everyone messes up at some point, don’t be discouraged, if anything have confidence in your self, tell yourself how amazing you are everyday, it’s your passion & determination that outshines your embarrassment
Thank you for talking about the age limit. I'm' 17 and I already feel too old. I always see these talented kids do amazing and people adore them, yet they don't really talk about people who's older. Thank you so much and thank you for the video!
Mirinda Glace these younger kids are starting very young. And they are amazing and will grow up to be amazing. But don’t let that stop your shine! There is room for you! You have something that the next person doesn’t have so trust in that and show the world what you’ve got 💫💫💫
Omg finally i got it, was tired of finding a perfect thing and here it it! Thank you thank you for puting this out here ❤ please keep uploading such topics
You have the best tips! You gained a new subscriber; thank you ☺️
Jasmine Terra thank you for subscribing! New video coming today!
NC!!! 🤩🤩 this just gave me sm hope & restored that faith in myself! One day at a time! I can’t wait to meet you love💗
🤗 you got this love!
Thank you! So helpful!
I love your vibe and I love your energy this video was amazing thank you so much
We need an updated one !!!! Please !!! 🤍
Tour life , auditions , how to get noticed , etc .
This helped a lottttttttttttttttt ! 😫❤️
Thank you so much for the advice. I would really love to listen to a video offering advice about agencies & negotiating contracts.
Lady Lombré I will be posting a video later today! Stay tuned
@@ahsiajanae thank you!
This was very informational. I’m currently working on developing my dance career.
This is KeyC I’m glad you enjoyed! Blessings on your career! Turn on my alerts so you don’t miss any of my videos! More helpful info to come ❤️
Thank you so much for this !! ❤️❤️
I will become a professional dancer because of this video ! i believe in myself thank you for all the tips ❤️❤️❤️
I think the video game Just Dance is really good for dancing
Thank you so much!
I know you uploaded this video 4 years ago but still hope you’ll read my comment, cause I have a question wich is really important to me.
I started dance classes a bit more than a year ago. Iam 17 now and I love dancing so much , but Iam scared that it might be to late for me to reach the skill of a professional.
I have classes two times a week, but I train every day.
I will do my best to reach my goal and I believe in myself, but don’t want to sound disrespectful to great dancers who already danced way younger than me and practiced for years.
So I want to ask when did you started dancing?
Is it possible for me to dance professional?
( also asking the comment section :) )
Thanks to everyone for reading and hopefully answering my comment.
I want to be a backup dancer
Thank you for this positive, truthful, and good advice for pushing dance career. 🙏🏻
Carmen my pleasure! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you! I think this video gave me a lot of inspiration and advice in my own journey of DJing/dancing/music. 💜
Hey, I really appreciate you for this video seriously!!! I live in a small city where they are no dance classes here besides Tap, jazz, hip-pop but no the hip-pop you see on the BET awards. I want to be a dancer but I am stuck on where to start, or scared to quit my job and lose everything if things don't work out! but you have to just go for it like you stated. Thank you so much I will plan on moving to ATL... I need this motivation
till this day i am so grateful for this video, thank you ♥️
Thank you for all your advice, I feel like I have a clearer view of how and what I need to do!! Thanks
I'm currently living in South Korea and I really needed this. I constantly study dance here but unfortunately there is not enough space for non-Korean dancers like myself. I am planning on going back home soon and it is a scary thought. Your video really helped me. I really hope to be able to do the same and venture into this path. I'm not sure what else to say, but I'm so glad I found your video. Subscribed!
what do u mean?
Thank God for you. I am sharing this my daughter. 🥰🥰
Can you make a video about s dancers ideal resume
Thank you very much. means a lot
God bless you! The Most High has been talking to me so much today. You commented and answered every question I had in my head. Thank you so much love! I will always refer back to this video for encouragement and enlightenment. On to a new journey... Btw, you're so beautiful, and absolutely refreshing to watch, just love your ora 💞🤗
I appreciate you! I loved this video, thank you ❤
I am a fourth year adult ballet student. I am discovering my love for movement and art. However I am having a very hard time passing my movement calls for local community theater ugh.
Thanks for all the Great tips now iam going in the right direction to become a dancer I really need this and thanks for help me
Amazing
And yes, please make more videos! Can you talk about how you got started, what inspired you to dance and to continue to pursue your dream. Also, can you talk about the different avenues a professional dancer can take?? Like broadway for instance. Big Thank You in advance :)
Wow I love your advice and one day I will be a pro dancer thank you for the advice your energy is amazing
Please more advice videos! I came from your Instagram and I’m so happy I did. Thankyou for this 🙌🏿
thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you so much! I am an aspiring professional industry dancer and this video was very informative!
Curious to hear your advice for professional dancers during the age of COVID and being quarantined: The art of the self tape submission. Training virtually via IG and other platforms. Networking when you can’t be in person. Loved this video, hope to see more from you.
Thank you! Beautiful video!
This is really good info thanks , I’m a senior right now and this is really what I want to do
Thank you so much this helped A LOT 😆😫🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thanks so much for the advice your amazing!!!
THIS IS SOOO MOTIVATIONAL.... THANK YOU