Dancer

Dancers express movement using their bodies there are many different styles of dance. Dancers perform in front of live audiences, in videos or for recorded programmes.

Listen to an audio interview with Anika a Professional Dancer and Teachers Assistant here (scroll down the page).

Stage Manager

Stage managers manage theatre and show sets ensuring equipment and props are ready for each performance.

Stage Hand

Stage hands help get items (props etc) ready and on set during live performances in theatres, at concerts and also at TV and film studios.

Choreographer

Choreographers design sequences of steps and movements usually accompanied by music for dancers and other artists to perform.

Listen to an audio interview with Tyra a Choreographer, Professional Dance and Fitness Instructor here (scroll down the page).

Actor / Actress

Acting, although very competitive is very broad. There are opportunities for TV, film and theatre roles. It's often said that stage acting is very good preparation for all other forms of acting.

Session Musician / Singer

Session musicians are hired to perform for live shows and/or studio sessions. They might play instruments and/or singer background vocals.

Studio / Live Sound Engineer

Studio sound engineers record music, speech and sound effects within a studio. Live sound engineers record live performances such as concerts.

Songwriter

Songwriters compose lyrics and / or music for songs either for themselves or for other artists.

Music Promotion Manager

Music promotion managers publicise recording artists (arranges interviews, sponsorship deals, 'meet the fans' events etc). They also promote their artists live events.

Screenwriter

Screen writers write for feature films and TV programmes. They might write original material or adapt existing works (e.g. a book).