How to get employed as a mermaid

 There are many interesting creatures in the oceans. Some of them are real and some of them are stuff of lore.  Many a tale of Neptune, Davy Jones Locker and mermaids are told over a pint of ale.

 A half fish, half human creature of the ocean is a mermaid.  With her beauty, she lures unsuspecting victims under the sea.  To philosophers she was a perfect mixture of the sea and earth.She represents what the Greeks understood as a mystery of the sea.  Ever wondered what befell the sailor after they fell overboard?

 All this is just Greek mythology but people do perform as mermaids. They may have tails, but they are still beautiful women.

 How do you go about getting a job as a mermaid?

 You will have to have a love of water.  The swimming action is completely different as you are using a tail.  Learn how to present yourself by working as a model.  A lot of the time you wonÕt be swimming in the sea. Much of your time will be entertaining others, so you want to be able to present yourself in such a way that you bring a mystic to your shape and performance. In addition, you want to filly understand how cameras work and camera shooting angles.


Get involved in the idea of the ocean. Talk to divers and other people who are always in the water. Get a feel for how they approach the ocean.  Get some underwater photographers to help you make a portfolio.  In order to impress employers you will need a good portfolio.

 Perfect your mermaid skills by performing at kids parties.  Kids are not particular on all the details of your performance so you can practice it without a lot of detailed criticism.

 Try making your own tail.

 A model turned professional mermaid is Hannah Frasier.  A tail that matches your body, created by you, is better than a copy.  For you it needs to feel natural.   Also in order to glide through the water with more power, you will need a certain shape.  She says, be creative and make it you.

 By following these steps, one day it may be you in that picture swimming with the whale or getting applause from a thrilled audience at a famous water park somewhere in the world.