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Dancers

Also called: Ballet Dancer, Company Dancer, Dancer, Soloist Dancer

What they do:

Perform dances. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for video recording.

On the job, you would:
  • Study and practice dance moves required in roles.
  • Harmonize body movements to rhythm of musical accompaniment.
  • Train, exercise, and attend dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness.
On the job, you'll need:

Arts and Humanities

  • music, dance, visual arts, drama, or sculpture
  • English language

Business

  • customer service

Basic Skills

  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
  • thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem

Social

  • changing what is done based on other people's actions

Endurance

  • exercise for a long time without getting out of breath

Flexibility, Balance, and Coordination

  • move your arms, legs, and mid-section together while your whole body is moving
  • bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs

Physical Strength

  • exercise for a long time without your muscles getting tired
  • use your lower back and stomach

Verbal

  • listen and understand what people say

Artistic

People interested in this work like activities that include creating, designing, and making your own rules.

  • Achievement/Effort
  • Persistence
  • Cooperation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Initiative
  • Adaptability/Flexibility

Web page creation and editing software

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Video creation and editing software

  • Apple Final Cut Pro
  • YouTube

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Choreography software

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Bright.

New job opportunities are very likely in the future. This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

Median Annual Salary: $0

Education

High school diploma/GED or no high school diploma/GED is usually needed.