Entertains by performing dances, or creates dance compositions. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.

• Practises dance routines and interprets the choreographic content of the production; performs dances for audience entertainment, coordinates body movements and facial expression, usually with musical accompaniment; composes and notates ballet compositions and other dance routines; creates and performs individual performance routines; rehearses, auditions and travels between entertainment venues.

• Works indoors in studios, theatres or other stage settings. May work outdoors at open air events.
• Usually works in adequately heated and ventilated work spaces in front of audiences or in rehearsal settings.

• Light to very heavy physical demand levels depending upon the requirements of the dance as some dances may require the lifting of partners or other objects.
• Dancers constantly move when performing or rehearsing.
• Likely to sit occasionally when not performing or walk about studios or other performance venues.
• Stretching up and reaching across is likely to be frequent to facilitate the warming up and limbering up of the body and may be required in some dance routines
• Bending and all other movements including squatting, crouching and kneeling also depend upon what is required of the dancer, but are likely to be required frequently for most types of dance.
• Twisting of the body or neck is likely to be a frequent requirement for most roles.
• Contact with skin irritants or water is unlikely.
• Lifting, carrying and holding are likely to be common, but frequency will vary depending on the nature of the dancing.
• Repetitive movements are likely to be frequent.
• Driving is not a significant feature of this job.
• Use of hand-held tools and equipment will be unnecessary other than for occasional use of props for some types of dance. Will use costumes, dance shoes and make-up when performing.
• Mental skills are likely to require dancing, creative, memory and performance/expressive skills.

• A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.

• There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.