Perform dances. May also sing or act.

Artistic - Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

1. Train, exercise, and attend dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness.

2. Study and practice dance moves required in roles.

3. Harmonize body movements to rhythm of musical accompaniment.

4. Perform classical, modern, or acrobatic dances in productions, expressing stories, rhythm, and sound with their bodies.

5. Collaborate with choreographers in order to refine or modify dance steps.

6. Coordinate dancing with that of partners or dance ensembles.

7. Attend costume fittings, photography sessions, and makeup calls associated with dance performances.

8. Audition for dance roles or for membership in dance companies.

9. Develop self-understanding of physical capabilities and limitations, and choose dance styles accordingly.

10. Monitor the field of dance to remain aware of current trends and innovations.

11. Teach dance students.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

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.

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

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

Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

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

Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

Foreign Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.

Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

The college search results are undergraduate programs associated with Dancers. Further education may also be required to pursue this career.

The training search results include both short and long-term programs associated with Dancers, and may be more appropriate for adult and non-traditional students. Further training may also be required to pursue this career.

In NY the average wage for this occupation was:

$8 for entry level workers, and $18 for experienced workers.

Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as Less Favorable.

During 2006, there were approximately 2,200 Dancers employed in NY.

We estimate that in 2016 there will be 2,300  employed in NY. This represents an increase of 10 job(s) each year, and a total of 120 job openings each year.

Dancers and choreographers - Visit this link for additional information on this career from the Occupational Outlook Handbook; a publication produced and maintained by the United States Department of Labor.

Set and Exhibit Designers - Design special exhibits and movie, television, and theater sets. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.

Actors - Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, or motion picture productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.

Choreographers - Create and teach dance. May direct and stage presentations.

Photographers - Photograph persons, subjects, merchandise, or other commercial products. May develop negatives and produce finished prints.

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance - Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.

Models - Model garments and other apparel to display clothing before prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, retail establishments, or photographer. May pose for photos to be used for advertising purposes. May pose as subject for paintings, sculptures, and other types of artistic expression.

Precious Metal Workers - Cast, anneal, solder, hammer, or shape gold, silver, pewter or other metals to form jewelry or other metal items such as goblets or candlesticks.

Etchers and Engravers - Engrave or etch metal, wood, rubber, or other materials for identification or decorative purposes. Includes such workers as etcher-circuit processors, pantograph engravers, and silk screen etchers.