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Description
Dancers are employed by ballet and dance companies, television and film productions and nightclubs and similar establishments. This unit group also includes dance teachers who are usually employed by dance academies and dance schools.
Job Titles
- Ballet dancer
- Dancer
- Group dancer
- Interpretative dancer
Main Duties
- Practise and rehearse dance routines under direction or instruction to achieve desired interpretation and presentation
- Perform dances as soloists or as members of groups before live audiences or for film or television
- Train and exercise to maintain the required levels of ability and fitness
- May choreograph their own performances.
Workplaces
- Ballet and dance companies
- Nightclubs and similar establishments
- Television and film production companies
Skills
- Social Perceptiveness
- Instructing
- Learning and Teaching Strategies
- Monitoring
- Negotiating
Abilities
- Body Flexibility
- Dynamic Strength
- Explosive Strength
- Gross Body Coordination
- Gross Body Equilibrium
Personal Attributes
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Independence
- Innovativeness
Similar Occupations
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
An employment outlook has not been assigned due to low levels of employment for this occupation in PEI.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Canada | $18.00 | $30.01 | $48.04 |
Training
There are no known training programs for this occupation in PEI. If you are aware of a local training program, please contact us.
More Info
View the full occupational profile with details on work characteristics, interests, employment requirements and more on the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS) website.
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