Jobs / Design, media, and writing / 27-2031.00
Dancers
Perform dances. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for video recording.
- US jobs
- 8,130
- Job family
- Design, media, and writing
Can agents do the work of dancers?
We read the evidence for the whole job family, Design, media, and writing: Unmeasured (no change in 12 months)
No direct benchmark gives a success rate.
0% of this occupation's work, by O*NET work activities, is measured by a direct benchmark.
- 44%Present arts or entertainment performancesNot measured
- 26%Perform athletic activities for fitness, competition, or artistic purposesNot measured
- 7%Monitor external affairs, trends, or eventsNot measured
- 7%Sew garments or materialsNot measured
- 6%Create artistic designs or performancesNot measured
- 4%Train others on operational or work proceduresNot measured
- 3%Study details of artistic productionsNot measured
- 3%Maintain current knowledge in area of expertiseNot measured
Benchmarks for the job family
These cover work in design, media, and writing, not always this occupation's tasks.
Also relevant
These benchmarks cover part of this family's work, or have no result yet. They do not set its step.
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Context only
These benchmarks span many occupations, or they test how agents behave. They give context but do not set the step.
Typical tasks
From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.
- 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.
- Coordinate dancing with that of partners or dance ensembles.
- Develop self-understanding of physical capabilities and limitations, and choose dance styles accordingly.
- Perform classical, modern, or acrobatic dances in productions, expressing stories, rhythm, and sound with their bodies.
- Collaborate with choreographers to refine or modify dance steps.
- Audition for dance roles or for membership in dance companies.
- Attend costume fittings, photography sessions, and makeup calls associated with dance performances.
- Monitor the field of dance to remain aware of current trends and innovations.
- Prepare pointe shoes, by sewing or other means, for use in rehearsals and performance.
- Perform in productions, singing or acting in addition to dancing, if required.
Other job titles for this occupation (26)
Ballerina · Ballet Company Member · Ballet Dancer · Ballet Soloist · Belly Dancer · Company Dancer · Dancer · Latin Dancer · Performing Artist · Soloist Dancer · Acrobatic Dancer · Burlesque Dancer · Dance Artist · Dance Performer · Discotheque Dancer · Entertainment Dancer · Exotic Dancer · Go-Go Dancer · Hip Hop Artist · Hip Hop Dance Instructor · Hip Hop Dancer · Line Dancer · Performer · Precision Dancer · Soft Shoe Dancer · Tap Dancer