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Dancers in California

Thinking about a career as a Dancers in California? Below are the key facts. Perform dances. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for video recording.

$74,180 National Median Annual Wage

2,880 California Employment

Medium Preparation Needed Typical Preparation

What do Dancers Make in California?

State-level wage data is not available for this occupation in California. See the national figures below.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, dancers earn a median of $74,180 per year ($35.66/hour).

Employment Outlook

National employment for 242,113 dancers in the U.S.. In California alone, around 2,880 people work in this role. That puts the state above the typical state, which employs around 170 dancers.

Dancers in California vs. the average state

Top California Metros for Dancers

The metro areas below employ the most dancers in California.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	1,140	n/a
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	640	n/a
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	240	n/a

Top States for Dancers Employment

These states have the highest employment of dancers work.

State	Number Employed
California	2,880
New York	1,400
Hawaii	590
Florida	510
Missouri	450
Utah	210
Nevada	200
Wisconsin	190
Indiana	170
Michigan	170
Illinois	150
Texas	130
Washington	120
Tennessee	120
Pennsylvania	100
Oregon	70
Minnesota	70
Virginia	40
Guam	30
Mississippi	30

Skills

Key dancers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Active Listening 3.2 / 5

Critical Thinking 3.0 / 5

Coordination 3.0 / 5

Social Perceptiveness 2.9 / 5

Time Management 2.9 / 5

Speaking 2.9 / 5

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Fine Arts 4.5 / 5

English Language 3.5 / 5

Customer and Personal Service 2.9 / 5

Mathematics 2.6 / 5

Transportation 2.5 / 5

Sales and Marketing 2.5 / 5

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for dancers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Gross Body Coordination 4.8 / 5

Extent Flexibility 4.5 / 5

Stamina 4.2 / 5

Dynamic Strength 4.2 / 5

Trunk Strength 4.1 / 5

Gross Body Equilibrium 4.0 / 5

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

Study and practice dance moves required in roles.
Harmonize body movements to rhythm of musical accompaniment.
Train, exercise, and attend dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness.
Coordinate dancing with that of partners or dance ensembles.
Develop self-understanding of physical capabilities and limitations, and choose dance styles accordingly.
Perform classical, modern, or acrobatic dances in productions, expressing stories, rhythm, and sound with their bodies.
Collaborate with choreographers to refine or modify dance steps.
Audition for dance roles or for membership in dance companies.
Attend costume fittings, photography sessions, and makeup calls associated with dance performances.
Monitor the field of dance to remain aware of current trends and innovations.
Prepare pointe shoes, by sewing or other means, for use in rehearsals and performance.
Perform in productions, singing or acting in addition to dancing, if required.

Work Activities

Performing General Physical Activities
Getting Information
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Thinking Creatively
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing and Building Teams
Handling and Moving Objects
Training and Teaching Others
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Adobe Photoshop

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

Dance
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Also Known As

Acrobatic Dancer, Ballerina, Ballet Company Member, Ballet Dancer, Ballet Soloist, Belly Dancer, Burlesque Dancer, Company Dancer, Dance Artist, Dance Performer, Dancer, Discotheque Dancer, Entertainment Dancer, Exotic Dancer, Go-Go Dancer.

References

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
O*NET-SOC code: 27-2031.00

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