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The excitement, the energy and the attitude
This includes arts like drama, dance, live art, mime and puppetry. You may also consider a career behind the scenes in areas like arts management, theatre, set and stage design and costume design.

How tough is it in the performing arts?
What work is there?
What about other careers in the theatre?
And how about a career in dance?

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Interviews
Useful organisations
Metier
Works on behalf of arts and entertainment sector on all issues of education & training. Website has links to free helpline 'Arts Advice' (0800 093 0444) where advisers will answer career or course questions. Has 2 publications; 'Working in Music' and 'Working in Theatre'. Detailed course information and helpful links to other career-related sites.
The Arts Council of England
Conference of Drama Schools
National Council For Drama Training
Council for Dance, Education and Training
Dream-Careers
Danceservice
Useful books
Useful magazines
Websites showing Performing arts