Career overview
Dancers
O*NET-SOC 27-2031.00
Median pay / yr$23
OutlookRapid Growth
Perform dances. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for video recording.
What it takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Dancers.
Skills employers look for
- Active ListeningGiving 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.
- CoordinationAdjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Knowledge areas
- Fine ArtsKnowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
- English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
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