Exploring Dance Careers
Explore dance career options
In this lesson, students will explore a range of career options within the dance industry, including performance, choreography, teaching, and dance therapy. The lesson will feature guest speakers from different dance professions, providing students with real-world insights and inspiration. This lesson is important as it broadens students' understanding of potential career paths in dance, helping them to make informed decisions about their future.
High School Dance Students
Explore dance career options
Guest Speaker Bios, Discussion Guide, and Notebook and Pen
Step 1
Introduction
10 mins
- Welcome students and introduce the topic of dance careers.
- Briefly discuss the importance of exploring various career options in the dance industry.
- Explain the structure of the lesson, including the guest speaker segment and discussion.
Step 2
Guest Speaker Presentations
30 mins
- Introduce each guest speaker and provide a brief bio.
- Allow each speaker 5-7 minutes to share their career journey, experiences, and advice.
- Encourage students to take notes and think of questions for the discussion.
Step 3
Q&A and Discussion
15 mins
- Facilitate a Q&A session where students can ask the guest speakers questions.
- Use the discussion guide to prompt deeper conversation about the challenges and rewards of each career path.
- Encourage students to reflect on which career paths resonate with them and why.
- Summarize key takeaways from the guest speakers and discussion.
- Encourage students to explore further research on dance careers that interest them.
- Thank the guest speakers and students for their participation.
