Stage dancer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Professionals who perform choreography-based dance performances in theaters or on stages, moving audiences.
Description
Stage dancers are professionals who perform dances designed by choreographers and directors accurately and expressively in theaters, concert halls, event venues, and more. They enhance their physical abilities through daily basic training and rehearsals, understand music and directorial intent, and incorporate them into their expressions. Coordination with stage costumes, lighting, and sound is essential, and physical and mental stamina to endure tour performances and long shows is required. Various work styles exist, such as company affiliation or freelance, and they adapt flexibly to different dance genres and stage formats.
Future Outlook
With increasing demand for live entertainment and theatrical events, opportunities to perform on domestic and international stages are expanding.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Agency affiliation / Freelance / Full-time contract / Tour / Workshop
Career Path
Training at dance school or training institute → Backup dancer → Company dancer → Freelance dancer → Choreography assistant → Choreographer
Required Skills
Body control / Dance technique (basics) / Sense of rhythm / Stamina
Recommended Skills
Acting / Language skills / Music theory basics / Singing / Stage costume and makeup
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To quickly respond to on-site or directorial changes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the precision of body lines and movements determines the quality of the stage performance. |
| Communication Skills | To accurately share intentions with directors and other dancers. |
| Creativity & Ideation | To interpret choreography in one's own way and express it. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | To master new choreography and styles in a short period. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | To support consecutive performances and long-duration shows. |
| Stress Tolerance | To endure long rehearsals and performance tension. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To smoothly perform group performances. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Specialized mathematical analysis is rarely needed. |
Aliases
- Dancer
- Musical dancer
- Stage dancer
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- Backup dancer
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