How much money do dancers get paid for touring with famous music artists?

Question

Just curious about a rough estimate.

Answer 1

not too much, depending on the length of the tour and the celebrity of the star, id say that for a long tour, say a few months maybe 3 or 4, you might get 30000 dollars with like madonna. if youre lucky. if it's with a really harsh record company, like say disney, and youre with hannah montana, you might get minimum wage



edit@guybelowme: actually you tend to get treated not too bad. you haveta spend alot of time on the road and in a tour bus, but you get alot of good and free food and thats a few months for which you don't haveta pay rent etc. and you get to have alot of fun and do alot of partying. my friends have worked security and stage managing and sound tech and stuff for bands, but i don't know any but 2 backup dancers directly, and htey both retired to be dance teachers because they actually made more money that way. but they weren't for big stars.

Answer 2

In 2006, the middle half of all dancers made between $7.31 and $17.50 an hour. The lowest-paid 10 percent made less than $6.62. The highest-paid 10 percent earned more than $25.75. Choreographers earned a little more, on average. When on tour, dancers receive an allowance for room and board and extra money for overtime.



Dancers and choreographers work on specific jobs. When the job is over, they have to look for another one. Earnings from dancing are often low because dancers don't work all year. There may be a lot of time between each job. They often take another kind of job when they are not dancing.



Many dancers employed by large companies belong to unions. Some get paid sick leave and other benefits.

Answer 3

UK current minimum (for performance - rehearsal is less) is about £380 per week. On tour they should also give you a per diem and/or accommodation.. That, of course, is with famous music artists with honest managers.

Lots of acts just recruit wanabees from the local dancing school wherever they are that night - that way they also get the local press coverage saying "local teenage sensation Breelinda never dreamed, when she started at the Marion Giggleswick School of Dance, that she'd end up on stage with ***********".

I'm not an embittered dancer, just a cynical stage manager.

Answer 4

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Singing teachers will cost money and can be expensive so they're not for everyone. Singing can be learned so it's not an "either you have it or you don't" kind of thing.



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Answer 5

There is no fixed rate until you are established. There are so many talented people out there who will work for a pittance, just for the fame, that is difficult for serious, career minded people to get on. Unfortunately, it is the way of the modern world in entertainment

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Hey De Jay,



As a former dancer for Michael Jackson, I feel that I can help you with your answer. Dancers (In Hollywood) can make money is several different ways.



For example:



Music Videos

Commercials

Film

Tours

Television Shows.



In my best year, I made about $120,000 as a dancer, but keep in mind that I was dancing with the King of Pop.



Your best bet is to learn about the business of dance. I have a book called the Business Of Dance - Everything You Need To Know About The Hollywood Dance Industry. But I also give a ton of knowledge away for free. Just go to www.hollywooddancesurvivalkit.com to get started on your path to dance success! - connect with me on twitter @dancecareer



You can make money several different ways in the industry.



Here is what you can make from each of the genres listed above:



FILM (SAG) - Pay depends on if you are dancing solo or with a group



Shoot Rate Per DAY



Solo = $859

3 - 8 = $752

9+ = $657



Rehearsal = $505



Shoot Rate Per WEEK



Solo / Duo = $2,760

3 - 8 = $2,531

9+ = $2,300



Rehearsal = $505 / DAY





TELEVISION SHOW (SAG) - Pay depends on if you are dancing solo or with a group



Shoot Rate Per DAY



Solo = $859

3 - 8 = $752

9+ = $657



Rehearsal = $505



Shoot Rate Per WEEK



Solo / Duo = $2,760

3 - 8 = $2,531

9+ = $2,300



Rehearsal = $505 / DAY





MUSIC VIDEOS



Shoot Rate Per DAY

$475 / DAY (10 Hours)

Overtime at $65.63 / Hour



Rehearsal Rate Per DAY

$250 / DAY (8 Hours)

Overtime at $46.88 / Hour





TELEVISION SHOW (AFTRA)



Group Dancer Rate Depends On Length Of SHOW



5 Min or less = $304

Over 5 min to 15 min = $608

Over 15 min to 30 min = $944

Over 30 min to 60 min = $1,174

Over 60 min to 90 min = $1,343

Over 90 min to 120 min = $1,559



Overtime Rate is $37.50





AWARDS SHOW (AFTRA)



Rehearsal Day = $247

Camera Day = $725

Program Minimum $970





COMMERCIALS - Pay depends on if you are dancing solo or with a group, on-camera or off-camera



Principles (1-2 people)

On Camera = $625.75

Off Camera = $472



Groups (3-5)

On Camera = $459.55

Off Camera = $266.20



Groups (6-8)

On Camera = $406.90

Off Camera = $231.05



Group 9

On Camera = $336.45

Off Camera = $188.40



Rehearsal rates are negotiated separately





TOURS - Rate range widely depending on the scope of the tour (Regional / World) and the Star Power of the artist. (Lady Ga Ga vs. a Newbie)



SUPERSTAR -

$1,200 to $2,500 /week (while on the road)

50% of pay or some set amount (when off of the road, not touring)

Per Diem = $50 - $60 / day (food)

Own hotel room



STAR -

$900 to $1,300 /week (while on the road)

$0 to 50% (when off of the road, not touring)

Per Diem = $30 - $40 / day (food)

Own hotel room



NEWBIE -

$500 to $1,000 /week (while on road)

$0 (when off of the road, not touring)

Per Diem = $20 - $30 / day (food)

Shared hotel room



This should give you a rough idea as to rates... If you need anything else, let me know.. My twitter name is @dancecareer



Cheers!



Courtney Miller

Answer 8

Not really sure what to say

Answer 9

thats a good question!!!!



i dont no but it is my life ambition to dance with the Pussycat Dolls



keep dreaming hey?



:)

Answer 10

close to nothing. i say this from experience.