Dancers job and career information

Career:
Dancer

Job Description: Perform dances. May perform on stage, for on-air broadcasting, or for video recording.

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What Dancers do:

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.
Collaborate with choreographers in order to refine or modify dance steps.
Monitor the field of dance to remain aware of current trends and innovations.

Perform classical, modern, or acrobatic dances in productions, expressing stories, rhythm, and sound with their bodies.

Devise and choreograph dance for self or others.

Develop self-understanding of physical capabilities and limitations, and choose dance styles accordingly.

Teach dance students.

Audition for dance roles or for membership in dance companies.

Attend costume fittings, photography sessions, and makeup calls associated with dance performances.

Study and practice dance moves required in roles.

Perform in productions, singing or acting in addition to dancing, if required.

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What work activities does a Dancer do?

Importance		Activities
		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.
		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.
		Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others - Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

		Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
		Coaching and Developing Others - Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
		Training and Teaching Others - Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
		Developing and Building Teams - Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
		Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates - Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
		Developing Objectives and Strategies - Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
		Analyzing Data or Information - Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
		Communicating with Persons Outside Organization - Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others - Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People - Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
		Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
		Scheduling Work and Activities - Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others - Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.