1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2013, Version 1.2

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UNIT GROUP 2111 ACTORS, DANCERS AND OTHER ENTERTAINERS

ACTORS, DANCERS AND OTHER ENTERTAINERS entertain by portraying roles in productions, performing and composing dances, and performing a variety of other acts.

Indicative Skill Level:
In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. Some occupations in this unit group require high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

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

Occupations:

211111 Actor

211112 Dancer or Choreographer

211113 Entertainer or Variety Artist

211199 Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers nec

211111 ACTOR

Entertains by portraying roles in film, television, radio and stage productions. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

Mime Artist

Voice-over Artist

211112 DANCER OR CHOREOGRAPHER

Entertains by performing dances, or creates dance compositions. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

Ballet Dancer

Contemporary or Modern Dancer

Exotic Dancer

211113 ENTERTAINER OR VARIETY ARTIST

Entertains by performing a variety of acts using a mix of acting, singing, dance and movement skills. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

Busker

Circus Artist

Clown

Comedian

Magician/Illusionist

Puppeteer

Ventriloquist

211199 ACTORS, DANCERS AND OTHER ENTERTAINERS NEC

This occupation group covers Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers not elsewhere classified. This occupation group requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.

Skill Level: 1

Occupations in this group include:

Circus Trainer

Disc Jockey (Nightclub)

Extra (Film or Television)

Motivational Speaker

Public Speaker

Stunt Performer