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Dancers in Nevada

Dancers in Nevada

Want to work as a Dancers in Nevada? Here’s what you need to know. Perform dances. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for video recording.

What do Dancers Make in Nevada?

State-level wage data is not available for this occupation in Nevada. 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 nationwide. In Nevada alone, approximately 200 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 170 dancers.

Dancers in Nevada vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Dancers

Top Nevada Metros for Dancers

The largest metro-area employers of dancers in Nevada.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV 170 n/a

Top States for Dancers Employment

The table below shows the states where the most 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

The most important dancers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Active Listening  3.2 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  3.0 / 5
0
5
Coordination  3.0 / 5
0
5
Social Perceptiveness  2.9 / 5
0
5
Time Management  2.9 / 5
0
5
Speaking  2.9 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

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

Fine Arts  4.5 / 5
0
5
English Language  3.5 / 5
0
5
Customer and Personal Service  2.9 / 5
0
5
Mathematics  2.6 / 5
0
5
Transportation  2.5 / 5
0
5
Sales and Marketing  2.5 / 5
0
5

Abilities

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

Gross Body Coordination  4.8 / 5
0
5
Extent Flexibility  4.5 / 5
0
5
Stamina  4.2 / 5
0
5
Dynamic Strength  4.2 / 5
0
5
Trunk Strength  4.1 / 5
0
5
Gross Body Equilibrium  4.0 / 5
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
  • Drama & Theater Arts

Other careers like dancers include:

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.

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