A dancer’s pay in the U.S. is unpredictable. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median hourly pay for dancers and choreographers in 2023 was $24.95. But that number belies a wide range of experiences, with pay fluctuating depending on location, career level, and freelance status, among many other variables. All too often, […]

There’s more than one path to ballet success. We got the scoop from four indie ballerinas, who shared their journeys to freelancing, their daily must-dos and the rich opportunities of a solo career.

Building a freelance career takes guts, no matter where you’re based. Most dancers assume you need to live in major dance hubs like New York or Los Angeles to find enough work. But as these four dancers who are thriving in unique and burgeoning scenes prove, freelance opportunities abound. Emily Tarallo: Miami, Florida C Michael […]