How to become dancerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
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National statistics
Top pay (est.)
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Top 10% —
Pay in 5 years
—est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
—est.
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Outlook score
67/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
11%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.2%
1,600 openings / yr
How to become dancers
Typical education
No formal educational credential
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Dancers
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Performing General Physical ActivitiesPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsThinking CreativelyOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesGetting InformationDeveloping and Building Teams
Important abilities
Gross Body CoordinationExtent FlexibilityGross Body EquilibriumTrunk StrengthStaminaDynamic Strength
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as dancers
Career-path guidance is being prepared.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.