Do you have to be able to dance to be able to be on Broadway?

Question

I love to act and I really need to know now. Please?

Answer 1

It would definately be an added bonus.

Because if you have noticed most all broadway productions. ( musicals) have dance numbers, therefore dancing is required.

But just acting,... would not require dancing, if it was just a play. =)

Answer 2

Yes, and very well.

Answer 3

in most broadway plays//musicals you MUST be able to dance VERY well.  some plays//musicals dont require as much dancing as others, but you do need to have experience in all types of dance.

Answer 4

Broadway musicals require you to be able to dance.  However, plays are also shown on Broadway, and those have neither singing nor dancing.

Answer 5

You have to be able to dance to be in a broadway musical but there are tons of broadway plays that are all acting. the only drawback is that plays typically have a smaller cast.

Answer 6

If you're just starting out and want to be in a Broadway musical, a knowledge of movement is essential.  You don't have to be Ginger Rodgers, but you'll need the basics.  If you don't want to do musical theatre, I'd recommend focusing more on stage movement rather than dance--you still need to know how to place yourself.