Duties and Tasks

Dancers may perform the following tasks:

• attend auditions
• rehearse dance steps and movements under the direction and instruction of a choreographer
• develop their own interpretation of a role
• train daily to maintain or improve technical standards, fitness and flexibility and to help reduce the risk of injury when rehearsing or performing
• perform styles of dance as the company, project or choreographer requires
• sing or act as part of a performance
• apply own make-up for a performance
• choreograph dance works or routines.

Specialisations

Choreographer
Community Dance Worker
Dance Teacher
Dance Therapist

Work Conditions

Most professional classical dancers have studied ballet from about the age of five. However, some modern dancers, particularly men, begin training as late as 16 to 20 years of age.

Personal Requirements

• discipline, dedication and perseverance
• physically well-proportioned
• good sense of rhythm
• an appreciation of music
• technical and interpretive skills
• good general health and an ability to reach high levels of fitness
• good communication skills.

Related Industries

Adult, Community and Other Education
Medical and Other Health Care Services
Creative and Performing Arts Activities

Labour Market

Information

Australian JobOutlook for Actors and Dancers

Vacancies

Australian JobSearch for Actors and Dancers (ALL AUSTRALIA)
Australian VolunteerSearch - Arts/Culture and Heritage for ALL AUSTRALIA
Work Opportunities websites

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