Performing Arts
Performing arts include dance, music, opera, drama, magic, and circus arts. Which one would you choose?
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In The Black country you could be working for various organisation and work for or perform in local places like The Dudley Town Hall, Oldbury REP, Walsall Arena and Arts Centre or The Wolverhampton grand.
Fancy being the next Beyonce? Play in a band or have a role in a play? If you have passion, are extremely talented, resilient and good at auditions you could make it as a performer and there are many different ways to show your talents in the performing arts. There are also supporting roles in this sector
Communication skills, management and planning are the top 3 common skills employers request in job adverts in this sector
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What you'll need
You’ll need persistence and determination, the ability to use your initiative, to enjoy working with other people, to be flexible and open to change, physical skills like movement, coordination and dexterity
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Performing Arts Jobs
Red – Formal Qualifications required – GCSE’s grades 4-9 , Level 3 Qualifications , A levels, or Degree
Amber – Some Formal Qualifications may be required at Level 2 depending on the employer this will vary depending on the organisation and position
Green – No formal Qualification required