Following you're dreams and becoming a performing arts professional isn't as easy as putting on the right dance wear. Point shoes and leotards aside, it take a lot of practice and hard work. Becoming a professional on the stage means putting in long rehearsal hours, paying for the training you need and going to auditions regularly. If you won't be satisfied until you're in the spotlight here are a few things that can help pave the path to stage.

1. Training
   
   Getting to the stage isn't a walk in the park with a little bit of luck. Your path to the stage should be paved with tons of training. In the simplest form, training hones you're skills and enables you to show case you're true talent. It also allows you to become familiar with stage terms and simple procedures that are necessary should you find you're self auditioning for a part. You will be going up against a lot of performers who share in your dream which means the competition will be tough. Training will help you sculpt you as a performer. Training is also a means of networking your self within the performing arts community. You will may find that you're training gives you opportunities to further you're career by building connections with professionals in your field.



2. Audition Regularly
   
   In keeping with the import role training may play in networking, the next tip to getting your moment in the spotlight is to get you're self out there. Go to as many casting calls as possible and give it you're all each time. This creates may help create a buzz about your self that can help you land the next part. While you may not be right for one role, the casting crew may think of you should another role arise.



3. Mind You're Manners
   
   Next time you're at an audition look around. Take notice of how many people are smugly waiting for their turn. Being rude, smug, or lacking a personality can really hurt you're chance to make it past casting call. While you're waiting, mind your manners. Be nice to everyone around you and keep in good spirits. No matter how nervous you are or how horrible you're day was, keep a smile on and be polite to everyone. You never know who you are standing next to and what role they may play in you're performance career.



4. Be Well Rounded
   
   Auditions are competitive by nature and everyone is looking for that edge. My advice to you is to have many. If you're predominately involved in dance, consider taking singing or acting lessons. These things are all part of the performance arts spectrum and honing your abilities in each will give the casting crew something to think about. You're more likely to land the part you want if you can play several.



5. Build Experience
   
   The chances of you getting you're first performing arts job exactly where you want are slim. While you're busy auditioning all over and perfecting you're skills you should be working in the field. You may not love every opportunity you have but you should still try your best to actively work in the industry knowing putting your name out there. Work experience will get you one step closer to becoming a paid professional. This is important for you're future goals because it opens the door to more selective auditioning.