The table below provides employment figures for Dancers by Industry. The first table presents high-level categories of industries. To view figures for specific industries, click on the name of any category.
Employment of dancers and choreographers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. A growing interest in dance and in pop culture may provide opportunities in dance schools and in fields outside of dance companies. However, dancers and choreographers face intense competition, and the number of applicants is expected to vastly exceed the number of job openings.
