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dancer

Dancers interpret ideas, feelings, stories or characters for audiences by using movement and body language mostly accompanied by music.

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DESCRIPTION

Dancers interpret ideas, feelings, stories or characters for audiences by using movement and body language mostly accompanied by music. This normally involves interpreting the work of a choreographer or a traditional repertory, although it may sometimes require improvisation.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
musical genres

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
follow time cues
develop an artistic approach to your interpretation
manage personal professional development
OPTIONALOptional competences
teach dance
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SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

28 SHARED SKILLS

choreographer

Choreographers create sequences of movements in which motion, form or both are specified. Some choreographers also take up the role of coordinating, t…

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26 SHARED SKILLS

dance répétiteur

Dance répétiteurs assist conductors and choreographers in directing rehearsals and guiding the artists in the rehearsal process. Regardless of their n…

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24 SHARED SKILLS

choreologist

Choreologists are specialised creators of dance in specific styles or traditions, such as ethnic dance, early dance or baroque dance. Their work is co…

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Skills overview

53total
32 essential
21 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 32 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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