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Dancers

Median Salary
N/A
Job Outlook
+6%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of dancers and choreographers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 3,400 openings for dancers and choreographers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

10%

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Median
90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    45%

  • Less than high school

    34%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    13%

  • Some college

    7%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Musical Theatre
  • Dance, General
  • Dance, Other
  • Theatre and Dance
  • Ballet

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Fine Arts
  • English Language
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Education and Training
  • Transportation

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Artistic

You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.