acting techniques
The different acting techniques for developing lifelike performances, such as method acting, classical acting, and Meisner technique.
Dancers interpret ideas, feelings, stories or characters for audiences by using movement and body language mostly accompanied by music. This normally involves interpreting the work of a choreographer or a traditional repertory, although it may sometimes require improvisation.
Competences and skills
52 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
3 competencesintellectual property law
The regulations that govern the set of rights protecting products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.
labour legislation
Legislation, on a national or international level, that governs labour conditions in various fields between labour parties such as the government, employees, employers, and trade unions.
Essential skills and competences 28 competences
Occupation specific
4 competencesdevelop an artistic approach to your interpretation
Contribute as a performer to the development of an artistic approach or creative project. Analyse and evaluate your own practice and expertise in general and in relation with the artistic proposal. Analyse the artistic approach proposed and describe your artistic vision for the creation of your role. Identify the components of the show developing the choreographer's or director's artistic intent and comprehending the character of the work. Participate in the creative process helping to prepare a production of the work.
perform fast changeover
Perform dress, hair, wigs and makeup changeovers during a performance.
self-promote
Promote yourself by joining networks and circulating promotional material such as demos, media reviews, website, or a biography. Form a promotion and management team. Propose your services to future employers or producers.
work with a dance team
Work with the dance direction and artistic team ensuring smooth cooperation.
Sector-specific
15 competencescheck the production schedule
Check the daily and long term schedules for rehearsal, training, performances, season, tour, etc., taking into account the project timeline and all the preparations required by the production.
- Scope note
- For this skill it is essential to know about occupational and intellectual property regulations.
describe artistic experience
Take into consideration other areas of expertise or experience and identify elements relevant to your artistic approach.
develop the physical language
Analyse and improve the choreographic movements and physical language, following the directions of the choreographer, scene director, etc.
follow time cues
Observe the conductor, orchestra or director and follow text and vocal score to time cues accurately.
identify requirements of the work in the artistic performance
Identify the expectations of the choreographer and artistic director. Identify physical, musical, theatrical and vocal requirements, related to the artistic work, fight action, set and stage, etc.
maintain dance training
Participate in training sessions and classes to ensure the highest possible level of technical proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness. Identify the requirements of the work that orientates the goal of the training.
maintain safe working conditions in performing arts
Verify the technical aspects of your workspace, costumes, props, etc. Eliminate potential hazards in your work space or performance. Intervene actively in cases of accidents or illness.
manage artistic career
Present and promote one's artistic approach and position one's work in target markets.
perform dances
Perform in artistic productions of differents disciplines such as classical ballet, modern dance, contemporary dance, early dance, ethnic dance, folk dance, acrobatic dances and street dance.
perform live
Perform in front of live audiences.
study roles from scripts
Study and rehearse roles from scripts. Interpret, learn and memorise lines, stunts, and cues as directed.
understand the conceptual dimension of a live performance
Identify the main ideas of a live performance work by analysing choreographic sequences and the emphasis placed on different components of the work. Detect references of a literary, visual, philosophical, or scientific nature.
understand the emotional dimension of a performance
Identify the specific aspects of a cast and the emotions elicited by the performers' physical transformations. Sense the emotional charge of choreographic sequences, the arrangement of elements, in the use of space. Identify the emotional curve.
understand the physical language of a live performance
Decipher the meaning of movements in various choreographic sequences, and interpret the body language used.
work with an artistic team
Work closely with directors, fellow actors and playwrights to find the ideal interpretation to a role.
Cross-sector
9 competencesanalyse own performance
Understand, analyse and describe your own performance. Contextualize your work in one or various styles, trends, evolution, etc. Self-evaluate your work in rehearsals and performances.
attend rehearsals
Attend rehearsals in order to adapt sets, costumes, make-up, lighting, camera set up, etc.
follow directions of the artistic director
Follow the instructions of the director while understanding his creative vision.
interact with an audience
Respond to the reactions of an audience and involve them in the particular performance or communication.
interact with fellow actors
Perform together with other actors. Anticipate their moves. React to their actions.
manage feedback
Provide feedback to others. Evaluate and respond constructively and professionally to critical communication from colleagues and customers.
manage personal professional development
Take responsibility for lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Engage in learning to support and update professional competence. Identify priority areas for professional development based on reflection about own practice and through contact with peers and stakeholders. Pursue a cycle of self-improvement and develop credible career plans.
research
work with broad variety of personalities
Be flexible and work with a broad mix of personalities.
work with respect for own safety
Apply the safety rules according to training and instruction and based on a solid understanding of the prevention measures and risks to your own personal health and safety.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competencemusical genres
Different musical styles and genres such as blues, jazz, reggae, rock, or indie.
Optional skills and competences 20 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
19 competencesanalyse music score
Analysing the score, form, themes and structure of a piece of music.
analyse your fight discipline expertise
Describe experience in your discipline and within an artistic environment. Identify relevant elements to define an approach of your fight discipline in the artistic field. Describe your training background. Identify training that is relevant for the artistic approach of your fight discipline.
be a role model in community arts
Take responsibility for your physical and emotional wellbeing as a role model for your group. Care for the wellbeing of your participants while leading them in a dance session.
create choreographic material
Create movements, choreographic sequences or sections, and links in between them.
demonstrate specialisation in a dance tradition
Demonstrate an embodied understanding of dance and dance-making, and an informed artistic viewpoint of your chosen dance style, that enables you to reconstruct or create a choreographic work fully immersed in your selected dance tradition.
develop codified movements
Identify codified movements to be used. Use and demonstrate codified movements to the performers.
develop methods for choreographic integration
Develop methods to pass on your choreographic style or signature to the performers. Define a mode of transmission. Select the necessary tools.
develop proposed choreographic language
Rehearse and develop the artistic, choreographic, dramatic and interactional concepts to embody them in the artistic performance.
direct community arts activities
Devise and deliver participatory community arts activities that protect the health and safety of yourself and participants to be able to draw out the most effective learning. Take into account the whole experience of the art session.
inspire enthusiasm for dance
Encourage and enable people, especially children, to become involved in dance and to understand and appreciate it, either privately or in public contexts.
manage artistic project
Manage an artistic project. Determine project needs. Establish partnerships. Manage the budget, schedule, contractual agreements and assess the project.
match needs of target community with your skills
Match the needs of your researched target community to your skills as a dance leader. Practice self-awareness and an honest appraisal of your skills.
perform with motion capture equipment
Wear motion capture equipment while performing in order to provide multimedia artists with live material so that their animated creations resemble real movements, facial expressions, dance movements, or sports movements.
read dance scores
Read and note dance scores (if the choreography is notated or is reconstructed from a historical approach).
sing
Use the voice to produce musical sounds, marked by tone and rhythm.
teach dance
Instruct students in the theory and practice of dance, recreationally or with the aim of assisting them in pursuing a future career in this field. Deliver correcting instructions that support difference and pay attention to ethical codes of conduct around touch, personal space, and appropriate pedagogic methods as a tool to foster participants.
understand the architecture of a live performance
Identify the choreographic structure of a live performance work. Be aware of sequences, sections, parts and rhythmic structure.
use declaiming techniques
Speak for an audience with the expression of rhythm and vocal technique. Take care that articulation and voice projection are appropriate to the character or text. Make sure that you are heard without compromising your health: prevent fatigue and vocal strain, breathing problems and vocal cord problems.
work in an international environment
Guide your career to an international level which often requires the ability to interact, relate and communicate with individuals from different cultures.
Cross-sector
1 competenceshow intercultural awareness
Show sensibility towards cultural differences by taking actions which facilitate positive interaction between international organisations, between groups or individuals of different cultures, and to promote integration in a community.