Social dancer
しゃこうダンサー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Customer Service and Food Service Occupations
- Minor : Hospitality Entertainment Workers and Geisha
Summary
Social dancers perform and teach social dances, appearing at events and competitions.
Description
Social dancers provide pair social dance performances at competitions, balls, and events. They also teach steps, holds, and choreography to students at dance schools and culture centers, supporting skill acquisition. As competitors, they hone expressiveness and accuracy with judges' evaluations in mind to build a professional career.
Future Outlook
With rising health consciousness and increasing recreational demand from the elderly, the popularity of social dancing remains stable. Developing new business models such as online lessons and digital content delivery will be key moving forward.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Cooperative / Expressive / Patient / Sociable
Work Style
Dance school / Event performances / Freelance / Overseas tours / Private lessons
Career Path
Professional dancer (exhibition performances) → Competitive dancer → Dance instructor → Choreographer → Dance school owner
Required Skills
Flexibility / Lead-follow technique / Musical rhythm understanding / Social dance (basic steps)
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | It is necessary to flexibly adapt to partners and music. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Details of the body and accuracy of steps directly impact performance quality. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication with partners and students is essential. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Originality is required in choreography and expression. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Acquiring diverse skills and self-improvement are necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed for long performances and practices. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Coordination to synchronize with partners is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Complex logical analysis is not really needed. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mathematical calculations are hardly needed. |
Aliases
- Ballroom dancer
- Partner dancer
- Social ballroom dancer
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