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Dancer - Personal requirements

Kaikanikani

Skills & knowledge

Dancers need to have:

understanding of different dance and drama techniques, and the ability to use them in performance
understanding of music and rhythm
skill in interpreting ideas into dance
performance skills
communication skills
the ability to memorise dance sequences
knowledge of anatomy and how the body works.

"You're always working with other people because that's what dance is all about, so communication skills and being able to get along with others is really important."

Lauren de Boeck - Dancer

Personal Qualities

Dancers need to be:

creative
motivated and disciplined
dedicated to maintaining their health and fitness
able to pay attention to detail, as they may be directed to make very small movements
punctual and reliable when attending classes, rehearsals and performances.

"As a dancer you need patience because when you start out you have to continue working on your dance technique even if you don't have work, and that can be difficult to sustain."

Raewyn Hill - Dancer