Dancer – Creative Careers Studio | Find Your Career in the Arts

Dancers spend their days rehearsing choreography, perfecting their technique, and performing in various settings such as theaters or dance studios. Their routine often includes physical conditioning, attending dance classes, and collaborating with choreographers and fellow dancers to prepare for upcoming performances or productions.

Quiz Matches

What kind of personality tends to excel in this career?

Ideas

Creations

How much this role requires you to be outspoken and in the spotlight.

Independent

Collaborative

How often you’ll have to work with others

Introvert

Extrovert

How often you’ll be coming up with big ideas versus making ideas reality.

Routine

Variety

How much your tasks change day by day

Screen Time

How much of your day is spent working at a desk on a computer.

Average Salary in SC

$35,360

Education Level

Training, on-the-job experience, or an associate’s degree

Alternate Titles

Ballerina
Ballet Company Member
Ballet Dancer
Ballet Soloist
Belly Dancer
Company Dancer
Dancer
Latin Dancer
Performing Artist
Soloist Dancer

Dancer, Daniel Gaymon, behind the scenes at the Hamilton musical on Broadway.

What advice do you have for someone interested in dancing professionally?

Diversify your artistry as much as possible. Begin taking singing and acting lessons. I would also implore them to strengthen their financial literacy. This will prepare them for life in-between jobs as a freelance artist, as well as life after their dance journey is done.

Daniel Gaymon

Dancer, Choreographer, Filmmaker

Columbia native, Broadway Dancer and Performer (CATS, The Lion King, Hamilton), Choreographer, and Filmmaker.

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Skills

Active Listening
Coordination
Critical Thinking

Activities

Performing General Physical Activities
Getting Information
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Thinking Creatively