Dancers

Also Called: Ballet Dancer, Company Dancer, Dancer, Soloist Dancer

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$29,432

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Dancers do

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

  • 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.
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Work Context

  • Physical Proximity
  • Contact With Others
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Tools

  • Womens athletic footwear
  • Mens athletic footwear
  • Notebook computers
  • Exercise balls
  • Balance equipment

Technology

Web page creation and editing software
LinkedIn
Social media sites
Video creation and editing software
Apple Final Cut Pro
YouTube
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
Choreography software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Coordination
  • Critical Thinking

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
music, dance, visual arts, drama, or sculpture
English language
Business
customer service

Education

  • 45% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 34% Less than high school diploma
  • 14% Post-secondary certificate

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Dancers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, & Illustrators

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Tour Guides & Escorts

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Choreographers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Self-Enrichment Teachers

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Adelphi University

    Garden City, NY

  • Adrian College

    Adrian, MI

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Artistic (Creator)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

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

Values

  • Achievement
  • Relationships
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Endurance
  • Flexibility, Balance, and Coordination
  • Physical Strength
  • Verbal

This is what Dancers across the country typically make.

$14.15 / hour
$29,432 /year

Entry Level

$24.95 / hour
$51,896 /year

Median Level

$48.14 / hour
$0 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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