The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Dance and theater companies
- Bars
- Dance studios, schools, and halls
Outlook
Growth for this career will be much faster than average. Increasing interest in dance will promote the most growth. However, this is a very small career and very few job openings will occur.
Competition is very strong for positions in large dance companies. Prospects may be better for dancers in smaller companies or companies that host professional dance competitions.
Dancers (CIS 100294)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
181 Very small |
& |
43.6% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
43 Very few |
| Cook County |
121 Very small |
& |
52.1% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
31 Very few |
| Du Page County |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Lake County |
12 Very small |
& |
50.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| United States |
15,200 Very small |
& |
6.6% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
2,500 Very few |