What these workers do Dancers Dancers express ideas, stories, rhythm, and sound with their bodies. Dancers work in musical shows, in folk, ethnic, tap, and jazz dances, and in other popular kinds of dancing. Opera, musical comedy, television, movies, music videos, and commercials often include dancing as well. Many dancers sing and act, as well as dance.
Dancers often work as a group.
A few stars dance solo. Many dancers also teach or choreograph dances. Choreographers create new dances. They may also add changes to older dances. Some teach dancers to get the results they want.