acting beneficial to dance?

[Guest pavlovadancer]

I'm in a bit of a hurry, so please excuse any typos. I am thinking of auditioning for an acting part in a film. I wonder if acting is beneficial to dance and/or hopefully, my dance career. I would appreciate your opinions everyone.

 

Another thing I want to say is thanks. I have been very busy lately and have not had the chance to thank everyone properly for their advice and info. I would like to say it all here. Thanks, everyone! And also, a big thank you to Major Mel and Ms Leigh is in order. So, thanks!

[Mel Johnson]

Why, don't mention it, pavlovadancer, it's what we're here for!

 

Yes, acting is good for dancers to do, but you'll find your first experience acting in a film rather confusing, probably. Scenes are not shot in order, there's a lot of stop-and-go, and there's very little in the way of audience to help you out. Crew doesn't count.

[Guest pavlovadancer]

In what way is it good for dancers? Does acting carry over to dancing? Or does it look good in your resume? Perhaps you'd get more preference in school/company auditions? Sorry for mis-spelling your name, Major Mel. ;)

[Mel Johnson]

A simple piece of homework for you will answer most of your questions. Watch a video, or better yet, see a live performance of Giselle. It will answer all questions about why acting is beneficial for ballet. How it looks on a resume depends on who's looking at the resume!;)

[Guest Sassybeaver]

At my school, I take and acting elective class and I see it helping a lot. When you do combinations from ballets or even just the music, I think of the character and my teachers notice. All it can do is help.

 

good luck!

Adrien