May have periods without employment. Work depends on contracts obtained for individual productions
Generally work 30 hours a week, since six hours a day is the maximum time allowed for rehearsal and performance
May work nights and weekends, when many performances are given
May travel to perform
DANCERS will:
Perform in a variety of productions, from ballet to modern jazz
Frequently appear in music videos
Work with choreographers and other dancers
Sometimes have months off at a time
DANCERS frequently:
Repeat the same motions
Stand, walk, or run, depending on the needs of the dance
Keep or regain balance
Bend or twist the body
Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl
Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
It is important that DANCERS be able to:
Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving
Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out
Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath
Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired
Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired
Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
Move arms and legs quickly
Quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out
Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects
