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DANCER OR CHOREOGRAPHER

ANZSCO 211112 - Registered Migration Australia




Description

A dancer or choreographer entertains by performing dances, or creates dance compositions. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience. In Australia a dancer or choreographer is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

 

 

 

Specialisations

 

  • Ballet Dancer
  • Contemporary or Modern Dancer
  • Exotic Dancer

 

 

Dancer or Choreographer Occupation Lists
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Group: 2111 Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers

 

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

 

The job of a dancer or choreographer in Australia is to entertain by portraying roles in productions, performing and composing dances, and performing a variety of other acts.

 

Tasks

  • reading scripts and undertaking research to gain understanding of parts, themes and characterisations
  • learning lines and cues, rehearsing parts, and applying vocal and movement skills to the development of characterisation
  • preparing for performances through rehearsals under the instruction and guidance of production directors
  • acting parts and portraying roles as developed in rehearsals in film, television, radio and stage productions
  • practising dance routines and interpreting the choreographic content of the production
  • performing dances for audience entertainment, coordinating body movements and facial expression, usually with musical accompaniment
  • composing and notating ballet compositions and other dance routines
  • creating and performing individual performance routines
  • rehearsing, auditioning and travelling between entertainment venues

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in the dancer or choreographer unit group (Group 2111) have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. Some occupations in this unit group require high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

 

Occupations within the Dancer or Choreographer Group

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the dancer or choreographer group if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate Exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Dancer or Choreographer is currently assessed with VETASSESS - (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services); more info regarding assessment bodies.

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Dancer or Choreographer in Australia is $ 64,168 for male employees and $ 74,504 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 36.0 Females: 39.0 Persons: 37.9

 

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 2111) Actors dancers and other entertainers - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

 

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