O*NET-SOC 27-2031.00

Dancers

Perform dances. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for video recording.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.2508/2019
Coordination2.B.1.b3.008/2019
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.008/2019
Monitoring2.A.2.d2.8808/2019
Social Perceptiveness2.B.1.a2.8808/2019
Speaking2.A.1.d2.8808/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Gross Body Coordination1.A.3.c.34.7508/2019
Extent Flexibility1.A.3.c.14.508/2019
Dynamic Strength1.A.3.a.34.2508/2019
Stamina1.A.3.b.14.2508/2019
Trunk Strength1.A.3.a.44.1208/2019
Gross Body Equilibrium1.A.3.c.44.008/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Study and practice dance moves required in roles.Core5308/2019
Harmonize body movements to rhythm of musical accompaniment.Core5408/2019
Train, exercise, and attend dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness.Core5408/2019
Coordinate dancing with that of partners or dance ensembles.Core5408/2019
Develop self-understanding of physical capabilities and limitations, and choose dance styles accordingly.Core5408/2019

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Artistic6.3211/2023
Realistic4.7811/2023
Social3.6811/2023
Enterprising3.2511/2023
Conventional1.6611/2023
Investigative1.411/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.