For many dancers, a cruise ship gig could be your perfect job. If you have considered backpacking around the globe, or even just soaking up the sunstone where exotic, combining your dance talents with this could be the perfect partnership. There are many reasons why working as a dancer on a cruise ship is a dream come true for many, with seeing the world and dancing different shows every day just two minor reasons!
Whilst the rehearsal period can be demanding, both this and the daily performance schedule on board can help you become an experienced performer very quickly. Dancers are thrown in at the deep end and often rehearse far away from home, perhaps even abroad depending on the cruise line. Having a number of different shows to perform on rotation suits the majority of dancers, as there is less repetition than being cast in a production in a town. Look to the sea for liberating opportunities!
Travelling around the world while performing is fantastic, however also being paid to do so is almost too good to be true. Dancers may become homesick, however with a cast of other performers around you, this doesn’t last long. Working in such close proximity with other like-minded, talented performers means you will have a lot of fun making friends for life. Talent rubs off so use cruising as an experience to make valuable contacts and friends in the industry.
Not every cruise line employs dancers as ‘just’ dancers. There may be other duties to fulfil each day while on board yet there is still free time to read, study, explore, rehearse, work out and just have some down time. Remember you are in a privileged position, being paid to do what you love in fantastic locations. While cruising, your accommodation and meals are all covered, so many performers find that they can save a good portion of their pay too.