The Secret Life of a Backup Dancer
When you watch a celebrity perform, are they alone? Usually, they have a handful of backup dancers performing behind them. Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes for these backup dancers? Today, you will find out!
How Much do Backup Dancers Make?
Like any job, workers make money. A backup dancer will perform just as much as the celebrity, so they definitely need money! Dancers make roughly $34,000 a year. That means they get about $14 an hour.
Formal Training?
Many professional dancers have years and years of training under their belts, but this isn't the case for backup dancers. Actually, all backup dancers need is a good enough audition and continuous practice.
Life-Altering Decisions
Many backup dancers have to chose between family and friends at home or their jobs. Of course, dancers want to visit home and celebrate holidays, but many dancers are at the risk of being replaced if they chose to leave.
What Happens After a Tour Ends?
After a tour is finished, many dancers go back to square one, trying to find a new job. Most backup dancers are essentially independent contractors, meaning they work long hours and have to book gigs step by step by themselves. It can be hard for backup dancers to find another job after a tour.
Dance Family
When you dance and tour together for a long period of time, you become close with your partners. Many backup dancers become very close with each other and like to think of each other as brothers and sisters.
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