Salary Breakdown
Dancers
Average
$25.52
HOURLY
Entry Level
$9.17
HOURLY
Mid Level
$18.42
HOURLY
Expert Level
$58.29
HOURLY
Sample Career Roadmap
Dancers
Supporting Programs
Dancers
Top Expected Tasks
Dancers
01
Study and practice dance moves required in roles.
02
Harmonize body movements to rhythm of musical accompaniment.
03
Train, exercise, and attend dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness.
04
Coordinate dancing with that of partners or dance ensembles.
05
Develop self-understanding of physical capabilities and limitations, and choose dance styles accordingly.
06
Perform classical, modern, or acrobatic dances in productions, expressing stories, rhythm, and sound with their bodies.
07
Collaborate with choreographers to refine or modify dance steps.
08
Audition for dance roles or for membership in dance companies.
09
Prepare pointe shoes, by sewing or other means, for use in rehearsals and performance.
10
Perform in productions, singing or acting in addition to dancing, if required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Dancers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Fine Arts
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Transportation
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
ABILITY
Gross Body Coordination
ABILITY
Extent Flexibility
ABILITY
Dynamic Strength
ABILITY
Stamina
ABILITY
Trunk Strength
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