Floor Dancer
ふろあだんさー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Customer Service and Food Service Occupations
- Minor : Hospitality Entertainment Workers and Geisha
Summary
An entertainer who performs dance routines to music at nightclubs, live events, and similar venues. Captivates audiences through choreography-based acts and improvisation, boosting the venue's atmosphere.
Description
Floor dancers perform dance shows synchronized to music at nightclubs, live houses, event venues, and more. While faithfully reproducing set choreography, they hype up the crowd with improvisational movements and expressions based on audience reactions. In addition to the stamina, flexibility, and rhythm needed for performances, they collaborate with lighting and sound staff, DJs, and promoters to craft stage productions. Self-promotion via SNS and video platforms is crucial, with personal style and recognition impacting careers.
Future Outlook
With the boom in clubs and live events, demand for distinctive performers remains high. Self-promotion via SNS and new expression opportunities through online streaming are expanding, diversifying career avenues.
Personality Traits
Adaptable / Confident / Expressive / Physically fit
Work Style
Career Path
Backup dancer → Solo dancer → Dance instructor → Choreographer → Dance company affiliation
Required Skills
Flexibility / Sense of rhythm / Stage performance / Understanding and reproduction of choreography
Recommended Skills
Expressiveness improvement / Improvisational expression / Music theory / Video editing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because flexibility is needed to adapt to changes in music genres and stage environments. |
| Creativity & Ideation | To captivate audiences with unique choreography and expressions. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because new dance styles and choreography must be learned quickly. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because stamina is needed for long performances and continuous dancing. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because dancing while maintaining composure in front of large crowds is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because sensory expression is prioritized over logical thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because mathematical analysis is rarely needed for performances. |
Aliases
- Club Dancer
- Nightclub Dancer
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