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Dancers

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media (27-2031)
Bright Outlook

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

At a Glance

Dancers with +4.5% projected growth. Typical entry: No formal educational credential. Top skills: Gross Body Coordination, Adobe Photoshop, Performing General Physical Activities.

Median Annual Wage

Not available

Projected Growth (2024-34)

+4.5%

Annual Openings

2

Typical Education

No formal educational credential

Skills & Requirements

Skills (1)

Active Listening

Giving 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.

3.3

Knowledge (2)

Fine Arts

Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

4.5
English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

3.5

Abilities (11)

Gross Body Coordination

The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.

4.8
Extent Flexibility

The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.

4.5
Dynamic Strength

The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.

4.3
Stamina

The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.

4.3
Trunk Strength

The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.

4.1
Gross Body Equilibrium

The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.

4.0
Dynamic Flexibility

The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.

3.6
Multilimb Coordination

The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.

3.6
Static Strength

The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

3.6
Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

3.5
Speed of Limb Movement

The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.

3.3

Technology (4)

Adobe Photoshop

Category: Graphics or photo imaging software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Office software

Category: Office suite software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Facebook

Category: Web page creation and editing software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Outlook

Category: Electronic mail software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5

Work Activities (5)

Performing General Physical Activities

Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

4.5
Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

4.1
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.

4.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

3.6
Thinking Creatively

Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

3.4

Careers with Overlapping Skills

These occupations share the most skills. A career transition between them means many of your skills transfer directly.

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