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


Sample of reported job titles: Ballerina, Ballet Company Member, Ballet Dancer, Ballet Soloist, Belly Dancer, Company Dancer, Dancer, Latin Dancer, Performing Artist, Soloist Dancer


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Tasks

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  • Study and practice dance moves required in roles.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Harmonize body movements to rhythm of musical accompaniment.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Train, exercise, and attend dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Coordinate dancing with that of partners or dance ensembles.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Develop self-understanding of physical capabilities and limitations, and choose dance styles accordingly.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Perform classical, modern, or acrobatic dances in productions, expressing stories, rhythm, and sound with their bodies.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Collaborate with choreographers to refine or modify dance steps.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Audition for dance roles or for membership in dance companies.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Attend costume fittings, photography sessions, and makeup calls associated with dance performances.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Monitor the field of dance to remain aware of current trends and innovations.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Prepare pointe shoes, by sewing or other means, for use in rehearsals and performance.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Perform in productions, singing or acting in addition to dancing, if required.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Teach dance students.See more occupations related to this task.

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Technology Skills

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  • Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Filesystem software — SambaSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop Hot technology ; Choreography softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Information retrieval or search software — PinterestSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Internet browser software — Web browser softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Office suite software — Microsoft Office Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Video creation and editing software — Apple Final Cut Pro; YouTube Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Web page creation and editing software — Facebook Hot technology ; LinkedIn Hot technology ; Social media sites Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.

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Knowledge

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  • Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.See more occupations related to this knowledge.

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Skills

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  • Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.See more occupations related to this skill.

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Abilities

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  • Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without ‘giving out’ or fatiguing.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.See more occupations related to this ability.

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Work Activities

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  • Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Detailed Work Activities

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  • Repair textiles or apparel.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Sew clothing or other articles.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Practice athletic or artistic skills.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Perform dances.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Entertain public with comedic or dramatic performances.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Audition for roles.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Monitor current trends.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Train others on performance techniques.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Choreograph dances.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Work Context

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  • Physical Proximity — 91% responded “Very close (near touching).”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Contact With Others — 85% responded “Constant contact with others.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 84% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Face-to-Face Discussions — 84% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — 76% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Work With Work Group or Team — 69% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — 60% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Standing — 49% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — 58% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Level of Competition — 51% responded “Extremely competitive.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 38% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 30% responded “Very important results.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — 40% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Freedom to Make Decisions — 30% responded “A lot of freedom.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Frequency of Decision Making — 27% responded “Once a month or more but not every week.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 30% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Coordinate or Lead Others — 32% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — 26% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work — 35% responded “Very little freedom.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Deal With External Customers — 28% responded “Fairly important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Frequency of Conflict Situations — 29% responded “Once a month or more but not every week.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Walking and Running — 30% responded “More than half the time.”See more occupations related to this work context.

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Job Zone

Title Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Education Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate’s degree.
Related 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.
Job Training Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Job Zone Examples These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, travel guides, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters, and medical assistants.
SVP Range (6.0 to < 7.0)

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Education


Percentage of Respondents
Education Level Required
45   High school diploma or equivalent

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34   Less than high school diploma
14   Post-secondary certificate

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Credentials

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Interests

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  • Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.See more occupations related to this interest.
  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.See more occupations related to this interest.

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Work Styles

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  • Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Independence — Job requires developing one’s own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.See more occupations related to this work style.

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Work Values

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  • Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.See more occupations related to this work value.
  • Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.See more occupations related to this work value.
  • Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.See more occupations related to this work value.

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