Dancer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Dancers use movement to perform for live audiences or in recorded performances.

  • Study and practice dance moves required in roles.  
  • Harmonize body movements to rhythm of musical accompaniment.  
  • Train, exercise, and attend dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness.  
  • Coordinate dancing with that of partners or dance ensembles.  
  • Develop self-understanding of physical capabilities
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Dancers typically work around 28 to 30 hours per week.

As a Dancer you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • 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.
  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often
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    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Dancer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 45% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 34% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
    • 14% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma

    There is no set entry route to become an dancer but it may be useful to do a relevant subject like:

    • Level 2 Technical Certificate in Performing Arts
    • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts - Dance

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    Things to highlight for your Dancer interview

    Achievement/Effort Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

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