About Career

Do you love singing, acting, dancing? Have you ever thought about converting your hobby into your career?  If Yes, you should consider a career in performing arts.

These are different options available under Performing arts

  • Music or Singer

A song makes every mood better. If you amaze others with your voice and singing, then just go for this career option. There are many different opportunities in this section. In the music industry, you can work as a singer, composer, lyrics writer, instrument player or can create your music videos.

  • Choreographer or Dancer

A choreographer is a professional who can direct dance moves. If you amaze others with your dance moves, then just go for this career option. The choreographer is responsible for directing a dance act and also makes the artist understand and perform according to his view. A choreographer can work for movies, plays, advertisements, events, award shows, weddings, etc.

  • Actor 

Actors are the professionals who portray several emotions, as per the director’s viewpoint, to their audience. An actor should be very natural and comfortable in front of the camera to connect with this audience. If you amaze others with your acting skills, then just go for this career option. They can work in movies, plays, street acts, advertisements etc. 

What are the roles and responsibilities for Performing Artist?

Musician or Singer

  • Perform in movie, television, album or before live audiences.
  • Memorize musical selections and routines.
  • Compose new songs.
  • Perform songs on stage.
  • Sing as a soloist or in the group.

Choreographer or Dancer

  • A choreographer should be able to portray the emotions through their dance acts.
  •  Instruct dancers in how to use dance steps to achieve the desired result.
  • Conduct dance auditions and select dancers.
  • Develop and execute ideas for complete performance.
  • Plan movements to fit the music.

Actor

  • Use Facial expression and body movement to bring out character.
  • Perform scenes based on directions given by the director.
  • Rehearse and memorize lines.
  • Entertain, express emotions and convey characters in front of a live audience.

What are the key skills required for Performing Arts?

  • Creativity
  • Imaginations
  • Spontaneity
  • Body Language

What are the career opportunities in Performing Arts?

  • Conductor
  • Dance Instructor
  • Lighting Designer
  • Music Composer/Arranger
  • Music Copyist
  • Music Director
  • Music Producer
  • Music Video Producer
  • Musical Instrument Repairer
  • Musical Instrument Repairer/Tuner
  • Musician
  • Playwright
  • Scriptwriter
  • Set Designer
  • Voice Instructor
  • Actor/Actress

What is the salary and demand for Performing Artist?

  • Demand is Medium for Performing Arts.
  • Salary levels are Medium for Performing Arts. For fresher average salary is 3 to 4 Lacs.
  • Fees levels of the course is High. To pursue this course student need to spend more than 5 Lakhs.
  • Level of preparation for Performing Arts is High. Students spend more than 1 Year. to prepare for entrance test of Performing Arts.

1 Fees
High
2 Demand
Medium
3 Salary
Medium
4 Level Of Preparation
High

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What education is required to become a Performing Artist?

  • Student can do 12th any stream. Then complete BA(Hons.) Music. Further you can Proceed with Diploma in Music.
  • Student can do 12th any stream. Then complete Graduation in Mass-communication and Media. Further you can Proceed with Certificate in Performing arts.
  • Student can do 12th any stream. Then complete Certificate in Performing arts.

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What are the best colleges for Performing Arts in India?

For Graduation

  • University of Mumbai, Mumbai
  • Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies - [NMIMS Deemed to be University], Mumbai
  • Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda - [MSU], Baroda
  • Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore
  • Savitribai Phule Pune University - [SPPU], Pune
  • MIT Art, Design and Technology University - [MITADT], Pune
  • Banaras Hindu University - [BHU], Varanasi
  • NIMS University, Jaipur
  • Babu Banarasi Das University - [BBDU], Lucknow
  • Swami Vivekanand Subharti University - [SVSU], Meerut

For Post Graduation

  • CEPT University, Ahmedabad
  • Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University - [RMLAU], Faizabad
  • University of Mumbai, Mumbai
  • Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda - [MSU], Baroda
  • Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore
  • MIT Art, Design and Technology University - [MITADT], Pune
  • Banaras Hindu University - [BHU], Varanasi
  • NIMS University, Jaipur
  • Swami Vivekanand Subharti University - [SVSU], Meerut
  • Bharathidasan University - [BU], Thiruchirapalli