Dancers use movement in order to perform to music, tell stories and transmit emotions. These professionals should also be able to convey feelings, ideas, humour, drama and others through dance. This profession can be performed individually or as part of a group, in front of a live audience or in performances recorded for television, film or music videos. Dancers normally perform steps created by a choreographer, although they may also improvise sometimes. Dancers normally specialise in a certain type of dance: classical ballet, contemporary dance, modern dance, jazz, hip-hop, popular and/or traditional dance, etc.

• Perform previously created choreographies.
• Rehearse or create new choreographies.
• Prepare for and participate in auditions and casting calls.
• Attend dance classes, in order to improve and maintain their abilities.
• Do sport, given the importance of the physical aspect of their profession.
• Complete specific training courses or workshops.
• Do collaborations in areas such as music (videos, concerts), advertising (photography, television, the internet), contribute to the design of digital products or in corporate events
• Make contacts with industry professionals in order to get roles in productions or shows.
• They may also take on the role of the choreographer within group performances.
• Teach dance to future professionals or socially, in the leisure and free time sector.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Dansa

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 1

Orientation within reach: Level 2

Creativity: Level 1

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Networking: Level 1

Team work and cooperation: Level 1

Artistic

People who show an interest in the artistic field enjoy expressing ideas and feelings through the language of art A creative spirit and the motivation to convey concepts or emotions are inherent to this interest. This field includes all the activities that are oriented towards creating artistic products in their various forms: works that are musical, cinematographic or visual in nature, as well as dance and related arts.

Communication

Those who show a preference for the field of communication are interested in the generation and dissemination of information. This information, however, can have various purposes: provide information on events and occurrences, generate public opinion on a certain topic or promote and publicise a service or product. Carrying out these activities requires knowledge of various techniques aimed at communication, persuasion and marketing.

Circus performer

Actor/actress

Musician

Music teacher

Dance teacher

• Work hours

  The workday may be long and irregular, with rehearsals and classes during the day and performances at night, as they can be done in theatres, auditoriums, television studios, clubs, event halls, cruise ships, hotels, etc.

• Salary

  Gross annual wages of dancers tend to range from 16,000 to 23,500 euros.

• Professional category

  Technician