Dancers

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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

Tasks

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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.
Teach dance students.

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Technology Skills

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Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook
Filesystem software — Samba
Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop ; Choreography software
Information retrieval or search software — Pinterest
Internet browser software — Web browser software
Office suite software — Microsoft Office
Video creation and editing software — Apple Final Cut Pro; YouTube
Web page creation and editing software — Facebook ; LinkedIn ; Social media sites

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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.
English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

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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.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

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.
Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
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.
Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
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.
Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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.
Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

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.
Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Detailed Work Activities

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

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Work Context

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

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)

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Required
45	High school diploma or equivalent
34	Less than high school diploma
14	Post-secondary certificate

Credentials

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.
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.

Work Styles

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Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
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.
Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

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.
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.
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.

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