Information on DPC for a dancer

[dancr4life]

Hello!

I was wondering if there were any former DPC members that were involved in the productions on stage (Beauty&the Beast, etc.)? I'm a dancer and have been one my whole life. I'm very interested in the performance aspect of Disney. Even if I could just help with costumes or other technical production areas, I would be thrilled! I really want to do the DPC before I graduate from college because I believe it would prepare me for life after college. Any information about being a performer with the DPC would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[jobro912]

The only College Program positions in entertainment are "Character Performers," and then it is mostly for furs. Also, your height plays a major, major part in making it through the auditions for that. 5' down and 6' up have the best chances of passing audition.

 

[I Am What I Am]

You can also apply for Costuming

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

The stage shows like Beauty & the Beast are Equity performers, and their contract with WDW states they will not perform with college program participants. You can certainly audition for those shows after you complete your program. They typically require a one year contract.

 

[dancr4life]

Thank you so much everyone!

 

[romenyf]

Hello!

I was wondering if there were any former DPC members that were involved in the productions on stage (Beauty&the Beast, etc.)? I'm a dancer and have been one my whole life. I'm very interested in the performance aspect of Disney. Even if I could just help with costumes or other technical production areas, I would be thrilled! I really want to do the DPC before I graduate from college because I believe it would prepare me for life after college. Any information about being a performer with the DPC would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

I know my son was in the professional internship program in his last year of undergrad. He had already performed professionally with several dance troups, yet was not allowed to pick up any work as a dancer. He could pick up extra hours at attractions etc...