Career

Actor, Dancer and Other Entertainers

Sports & Recreation

Career stats

Weekly pay

$2,073

Prospects

Low

Employed in Australia

3,900

Growth

Relatively steady

Overview

Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers entertain by portraying roles in productions, performing and composing dances, and performing a variety of other acts.

Job Titles

mdi-briefcase-variant Actor
mdi-briefcase-variant Actors
mdi-briefcase-variant Dancer or Choreographer
mdi-briefcase-variant Dancers and Other Entertainers
mdi-briefcase-variant Entertainer or Variety Artist

Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying 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

Training & Qualifications

Vocational education & training (VET)

  • Certificate I II or III in Dance
  • Certificate II in Performing Arts
  • Certificate III in Acting (Screen)
  • Certificate III in Community Dance Theatre and Events
  • Certificate IV in Aboriginal Performance
  • Advanced Diploma of Screen Acting
  • Graduate Diploma of Classical Ballet
  • Diploma of Creative Ministry
  • Advanced Diploma of Acting for Contemporary Screen Media
More about VET

University

  • Certificate IV in Dance
  • Certificate IV in Acting for Stage and Screen
More about University

Industry

Sports & Recreation

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