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Dancers

Perform dances. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for video recording.

Median salary (BLS)

Varied

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

Varied

Job outlook

+5% (faster than average)

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Early-career check: graduates of the matching programs below typically earn $91,000 ten years after starting college — an early-career figure, vs. the all-experience BLS median above. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

Education

Typical entry: Associate degree

How to qualify

Estimate

Cost to qualify

$8,000–$22,000

Time to qualify

2 yr

Renewal

—

  1. 1

    Associate degree (community college)

    Degree

    Two years at in-district rates — average published tuition & fees ≈ $4,050/yr, plus ~$1,200/yr books & supplies.

    $8,000–$22,000 · 2 years source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Dancers" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Junior Dancers

    Entry / Junior

    Varied

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Dancers

    Established

    Varied

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Dancers

    Senior

    Varied

Key skills

A typical day

  • •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.

Fields of study

Any field

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