| If you're in the dance industry you're probably | | | | or the agent then it's much more likely that they |
| aware of how useful having a dance agent can | | | | will think of you when it comes to jobs. If an |
| be. How many dance agents is enough though? | | | | agency talent spotted you they're probably very |
| Well if you can it makes sense to get onto as | | | | interested in you and promoting you. |
| many non-exclusive dance agencies as you can. A | | | | Knowing the agent beforehand is not everything |
| non-exclusive dance agency means that you can | | | | of course. You can build a relationship with them. |
| be a part of their agency and you won't be tied | | | | If you do dance jobs sent to you from an |
| to them - meaning you can be with other dance | | | | agency, that's good for the agents because they |
| agencies and agents as well. | | | | get paid commission for every job they send you |
| With exclusive dance agencies you may want to | | | | on! And you can bet if you're regularly successful |
| do your research a bit more carefully to see | | | | at auditions for well paid jobs that they'll keep |
| which one is right for you. No agency can | | | | sending you to more auditions. |
| guarantee you work (if they're legitimate) but | | | | Now moving onto non-exclusive dance agencies - |
| some can get you better and more quality work | | | | well you can be with as many as you like. Like |
| than others. | | | | with all agencies it pays to do a little bit of |
| Things to consider with exclusive dance agencies | | | | research though. Look for agencies that do the |
| include what type of dance styles they get work | | | | type of work that you're after and find out |
| for. If you're a jazz dancer then it makes sense | | | | where they're based. |
| to be with an agency that frequently provides | | | | If you're looking for work in TV and music videos |
| jazz dancers for clients. You may also want to | | | | but audition for an agency that specialises in |
| consider who their choreographers are, how | | | | theatre work or cruise ships you're wasting your |
| many dancers are on their books, even who the | | | | time going to their agency audition. |
| other dancers are. | | | | So go look for the agencies you want to be with, |
| Also it's also important to consider the personal | | | | and once you're ready go audition for them and |
| level. If you know the people who run the agency | | | | look forward to lots of work (hopefully)! |