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Permalink Reply by Tink in Tokyo on February 13, 2012 at 3:39pm

Success depends on your motivation for performing. It sounds like for you, it would mean performing with your favorite artists.

Depending on who those artists are, it could be as simple as getting to know them (if they are a local indie group), or joining a talent agency and winning an audition (if they are a major star).

Mostly getting performing gigs is about knowing people, so get out there and network. Talk to your fellow students in class, take workshops when special instructors come to town, meet choreographers, talk to other performers (and support them by going to their gigs). Set a goal and mention it to people. You never really know who can help you on the path to your dreams.

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Permalink Reply by SaFire* on February 16, 2012 at 12:39am

Success for me as a performer came when I put together a full solo show that I was proud of and could keep an audience entertained the entire time. 

There are a TON of different routes within the performance world and a lot of different levels involved. You've already made the right choice in signing up for a class, also check out classes in performance, acting, drama, physical theatre, and other dance forms. Also look at what other entertainers are doing, go watch circus shows and dance recitals to get inspired. Revolva and I are filming a performance training class right now, it should be launching within a few weeks. I'm super excited!

Either way, the more skills and exposure to information you have the better, take notes after your shows to guide yourself and pay attention to what works and what doesn't and you'll grow that much faster. 

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