Working as a dancer on American cruise ships
Registration for online casting
International Talent Agency "Rising Stars" holds online casting for dancers with classical, contemporary and folk skills to work for international cruise companies.
Dancers must have experience of classical dance and also must be trained in the basic directions of modern dance. Performing tricks in folk dancing are welcome for boys.
After online selection, a personal interview is conducted.
The result, whether you have a job or not, you can find out immediately after the interview or within the first two weeks after the online casting.
Other requirements:
- must possess a valid passport;
- knowledge of English (conversational level);
- height for boys is 170-182 cm;
- height for girls is 160-180 cm.
Typical monthly salary is approximately 2,600 to 5,500 USD per person, depending on experience, role and cruise line (Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and similar). Final terms are confirmed in your contract. Commission is 10%.
Starting from the next contract(s) the salary can be increased.
Contract term is 6-10 months. Sometimes longer.
Place of rehearsals is England & USA.
About the work:
Professionally trained solo dancers are gathered in an artist group, which includes not only dancers but singers. The dancers work during the evening shows and theater musicals on the liner (ship).
Costumes, shoes and own dance performances are not required for this work.
The dancers who have signed a contract with an employer go to the rehearsals in England.
In England the dancers learn dance performances and special costumes are sewn for them.
During the training in England & USA, air flights, accommodation and food are provided and paid for.
While working on the ship, cabins (2 persons in one cabin) with all facilities are provided.
3 meals a day for the staff in the restaurant or in the restaurant for guests (if invited by guest) are also provided. Drinks 24 hours, soft only. It is not permitted to drink spirits at any time during the contract, only limited wine and beer.
Shows take place two to three times per week depending on the itinerary and as required by the Cruise Director. The shows can be performed up to three times per night, but usually only two. The contracts also include social duties.
When the ship docks in any country, artists and guests of the ship may go onto land and visit any of the countries (this allows special C1/D visa). All cast members (including singers) are required to complete IPM.
In addition to the main dance work, the contract also provides assistance to staff of the ship, no more than 10 hours a week:
- work in the library, assistance to the staff;
- staff assistance while boarding and landing on a ship (collect and give back passports to the passenger). Performers must learn the special rules on security and be able to explain them to the new passengers, etc.
Insurance is provided and paid for by the employer.
Round-trip flight for dancers is also provided.
The employer does not provide:
- transportation in Ukraine or Russia to the audition, at the Embassy, airport;
- payment of visa fees. Costs of C1/D visa will be returned on the ship.