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Dancer

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

Annual openings

47

Median wage

n/a

Typical education

High school (GED)

Growth 2026–2032

+8%

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Career requirements

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Typical education

High school (GED)

Credential requirement

No certification is required or expected for this job.

Work experience

No previous work experience is required, though work experience/internship/education building the skills needed to become a professional dancer is expected.

Work-based learning

No information available

Is this work a fit?

What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Work style

The type of work can vary by job and employer.

  • With childrenNo
  • On a computerNo
  • OutdoorsNo
  • With your handsYes

Interests it draws on

  • Arts, Design, and Entertainment
  • Music and Performance

Automation exposure

High exposure

Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.

A typical day

  1. Harmonize body movements to rhythm of musical accompaniment.
  2. Train, exercise, and attend dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness.
  3. Coordinate dancing with that of partners or dance ensembles.
  4. Develop self-understanding of physical capabilities and limitations, and choose dance styles accordingly.
  5. Perform classical, modern, or acrobatic dances in productions, expressing stories, rhythm, and sound with their bodies.
  6. Collaborate with choreographers to refine or modify dance steps.
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