Dancers
National Occupation Code (NOC): 5134 ยท Browse All Occupations
This unit group includes dancers and dance teachers. Dancers are employed by ballet and dance companies, television and film productions and night clubs and similar establishments. Dance teachers are employed by dance academies and dance schools.
Alternate Job Titles
- Ballerina
- Ballet Dancer
- Ballet Master
- Ballet Teacher
- Ballroom Dancing Teacher
- Baton Twirling Instructor
- Belly Dancer
- Chorus Dancer
- Classical Dance Instructor
- Classical Dancer
- Dance Instructor
- Dance Notator
- Dance Teacher
- Dancer
- Dancing Instructor
- Folk Dance Teacher
- Folk Dancer
- Folkloric Dance Teacher
- Folkloric Dancer
- Group Dance Teacher
- Group Dancer
- Interpretative Dancer
- Interpretive Dancer
- Line Dance Teacher
- Line Dancer
- Performance Movement Teacher
- Tap Dance Teacher
- Tap Dancer
- Ballet Dancer
- Ballet Teacher
- Ballroom Dancing Teacher
- Dance Instructor
- Dancer
- Folkloric Dancer
- Interpretative Dancer
- Tap Dancer
- Performance Movement Teacher
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for dancers.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | N/A |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | $4,487 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | N/A |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | N/A |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | N/A |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | $10,541 |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $8,070 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for dancers.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $8,070 |
| Female | $0 |
Extracted Salary Information (1 samples)
The following salary data has been extracted from job posts indexed on this website over the last year for dancers.
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for dancers
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 130 |
| 25 to 34 years | 60 |
| 35 to 44 years | 55 |
| 45 to 54 years | 45 |
| 55 to 64 years | 25 |
| 65 to 74 years | 10 |
| 75 years and over | 0 |
| Total | 320 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for dancers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 265 |
| Part Time | 45 |
| Total | 300 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for dancers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 20 |
| Female | 295 |
| Total | 320 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for dancers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 205 |
| Self Employed | 110 |
| Total | 320 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for dancers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 305 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Total | 320 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for dancers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 20 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 130 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 10 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 30 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 0 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 100 |
| Total | 300 |