Strong time management skills are not only beneficial for dance training but are also necessary if you want to make a career out of dance. When you are on the job, your employers will have high expectations; missing a rehearsal when on the job is a big deal. Although you may have been able to get away with this habit before, it will most likely not slide in a professional work environment. Being tardy or missing a rehearsal may result in you being fired from a job.
Being fired will burn bridges with any connections you have made and will leave a bad impression, impacting future opportunities. Gaining awareness of how long things will take to complete and proactively tackling key tasks will help you work more efficiently and ensure that you can finish everything that you need to. People with good time management skills are naturally more productive and in-control, and they are less likely to suffer from stress.
The schedules of dancers are hectic and constantly changing. Rehearsals are rescheduled, work shifts change and last-minute auditions arise. Dancers are always on their toes, both literally and figuratively. However, learning how to improve your time management skills and staying one step ahead of your schedule are crucial to a long, successful dance career.
Grand Canyon University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Dance to help you turn your passion into a career. Learn more about GCU’s College of Arts and Media. If you enjoyed these time management tips, explore more Performing Arts & Digital Arts blogs.
Approved by the Director of Dance on Sept. 13, 2022.