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DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

27-2031 Dancers



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

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 6011$19.33/hr$16.24/hr$16.25/hr$16.25/hr$23.98/hr$23.98/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Leisure and Hospitality70$16.25/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change -10-
Central Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 60$16.25/hr13.7%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 70$16.25/hrN/A
Minnesota 70$16.25/hrN/A


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Choreographers 20$29.94/hr13.0%
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors 6,000$21.58/hr15.3%
Orderlies 370$21.99/hr4.4%


  • Coordinate dancing with that of partners or dance ensembles.
  • Study and practice dance moves required in roles.
  • Harmonize body movements to rhythm of musical accompaniment.
  • Develop self-understanding of physical capabilities and limitations, and choose dance styles accordingly.
  • Train, exercise, and attend dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness.
  • Teach dance students.
  • Train, exercise, and attend dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness.
  • Prepare pointe shoes, by sewing or other means, for use in rehearsals and performance.
  • Harmonize body movements to rhythm of musical accompaniment.
  • Collaborate with choreographers to refine or modify dance steps.