PSOC Unit group 2653 — Dancers and choreographers

Dancers and choreographers conceive and create or perform dances. Their tasks include: a) conceiving and creating dances, which often convey a story, theme, idea or mood, by a pattern of steps, movements and gestures; b) performing dances as a soloist, with a partner or as a member of a dancing group before live audiences or for film, television or other visual media; c) training, exercising and attending dance classes to maintain the required levels of ability and fitness; d) directing and participating in rehearsals to practice dance steps and techniques required for a performance; e) auditioning for dance roles or for memberships in dance companies; f) coordinating the production music with the music directors. Examples of the occupations classified here: Ballet/Belly dancer, Choreographer, Cultural dancer, Night club dancer, Professional dancer, Street dancer A related occupations classified elsewhere: Dance teacher - 2355

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