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Dancer

Aliases: Ballet Dancer, Bharatanatya Dancer, Kathakali Dancer, Manipur Dancer

Industry/Sector(s): Media and Entertainment

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Dancer is expected to perform include:

Performing dances either alone or in a group

Teaching various dance forms

WORK ENVIRONMENT

It is not a desk job

Need to handle a team of dancers

Local travelling is a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Flexible working hours

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

Maybe

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ²

Minimum – Training in dance for 10+2 years or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Detailed knowledge of various dance forms

In-depth understanding of rhythm and grace

Ability to emote using facial expression and body language

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Saraswati Music College

Bhatkhande Collegeo of Hindustani Music

Karnataka Sangeetha Nrithya Akademi

West Bengal State Music Academy

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://www.iccrindia.net/artsinstitutions.html

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.natyamaya.in/courses.html

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ²

Choreographer/Dance Teacher/Performer

↑

Dancer

Transfer option

India: Yes

Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS

For candidates with up to 2 years’ experience – ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 per month
For candidates with 2 to 5 years’ experience – ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ²

Relevant work experience

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Dance colleges and institutes across India

Dance academies across India

Dance troupes

Schools across India

KEYWORDS ¹

Ballet Dancer

Bharatanatyam Dancer

Kathakali Dancer

Manipur Dancer

Performer

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2653.0300	Dancer
ISCO 2008	2653	Dancers and Choreographers
NIC 2008	90009	Other creative arts and and entertainment activities
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	1 National Classification of Occupations Division 2
2	http://www.indiaeducation.net/careercenter/performing-arts/dance
3	3 ”Human Resource and Skill Requirements in the Media & Entertainment Industry Sector (2022) – A Report” released by NSDC
4	http://www.ibef.org/industry/media-entertainment-india.aspx

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