Dancers and choreographers

Dancers and choreographers conceive and create or perform dances.

Skill level: Highly skilled

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  • The majority of Dancers and choreographers earn a salary between $5,860 and $11,591 per month in 2024.
  • A monthly wage for entry-level Dancers and choreographers ranges from $5,860 to $9,945.
  • After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between $6,365 and $10,459 per month.

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Job Responsibilities

  • Conceiving and creating dances, which often convey a story, theme, idea or mood, by a pattern of steps, movements and gestures
  • 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
  • Training, exercising and attending dance classes to maintain the required levels of ability and fitness
  • Directing and participating in rehearsals to practice dance steps and techniques required for a performance
  • Auditioning for dance roles or for membership in dance companies
  • Coordinating the production music with the music directors

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