I am very much into the dance competition side of dancing. Can you make a living by working for a dance competition. I know the jobs vary as I expect would the salaries, has any one worked for a competition circuit that wouldn't mind disclosing pay info?
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•Introduce every performance
•Announce awards ceremonies
•Interact with the dancers on stage

Backstage Manager
•ensure backstage environment is organized and calm
•primary liaison with studio teachers

Merchandising Staff
•Friendly customer service and interaction with children, parents, and dance directors/teachers
•Sales and inventory control

Awards Manager
•Awards inventory management
•Ensure accurate distribution of awards at every session (approximately 5 awards sessions per day)

Music Manager
•Play the performance’s music (new performance every 3min)
•Ensure CDs are organized and cued for the next performance

‘Rotating’ Manager
•Must be able to perform all the above roles and relieve staff members throughout the weekend
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I am also very curious as to this information. I imagine it owuld be a fantastic job!

I run smaller end competition, so right now, in my 5th season we are running 5 events plus a weekend championship on the NJ Shore. Seeing as I am not a huge competition (yet!) most of my employees are college kids who make 100-150 per event, depending on their job. It varies... but I couldn't imagine what the HUGE companies pay!

Mare

I'm in a similar situation to danceteacher101 - I work on the side for a smaller competition in its 3rd or 4th year. Most of us are in our early 20s and I make about $150 a shift. There are only about 7 or 8 comps on the schedule a year (plus nationals) so I would imagine working for a bigger comp where you could potentially work every weekend from January - May would bring in more money. It's a good little job on the side though.