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Name: Kaia Bernas

Occupation #1

Choreographers

2012 Median Pay

$15.87 per hour

Entry-Level Education

High school diploma or equivalent

On-the-Job Training

Long-term on-the-job training

Number of Jobs, 2012

25,800

Job Outlook, 2012-22

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020

13% (As fast as average)

3,400

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Audition for a part in a show or for a job within a

dance company
Learn complex dance movements that entertain an
audience
Rehearse several hours each day to prepare for their
performance.
Study new and emerging types of dance
Work closely with instructors or other dancers to
interpret or modify choreography
Attend promotional events, such as photography
sessions, for the production in which they are
appearing
Education
Many colleges and universities offer bachelors and/or
masters degrees in dance, typically through departments
of theater or fine arts.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
None
Important Qualities (only what is bold)
Athleticism
Creativity
Interpersonal skills
Leadership skills
Persistence
Physical stamina
Teamwork

$14.16

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Occupation #2

Name: Kaia Bernas

Employment, 2012: 25,800

Projected Employment, 2022: 29,200
Change in Percent: 13%
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 3,400

Singer

2012 Median Pay

$23.50 per hour

Entry-Level Education

High school diploma or equivalent

On-the-Job Training

Long-term on-the-job training

Number of Jobs, 2012

167,400

Job Outlook, 2012-22

5% (Slower than average)

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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8,700

Perform music for live audiences and recordings

Audition for positions in orchestras, choruses, bands,
and other types of music groups
Practice playing instruments or singing to improve
their technique
Rehearse to prepare for performances
Find locations for performances or concerts
Travel , sometimes, great distances to performance
venues
Promote their careers by maintaining a website or
social media presence or doing photo shoots and
interviews

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There are no postsecondary education requirements.

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$23.50

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Occupation #3

Actor

2012 Median Pay

$20.60 per hour

Entry-Level Education

Some college, no degree

On-the-Job Training

Long-term on-the-job training

Number of Jobs, 2012

79,800

Job Outlook, 2012-22

4% (slower than average

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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3,300

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

None
Important Qualities (only what is bold)
Dedication
Discipline
Interpersonal skills
Musical talent
Physical stamina
Promotional skills

Employment, 2012: 167,400

Projected Employment, 2022: 176,200
Change in Percent: 5%
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 8,700

Read the scripts and meet with agents and other

professionals before accepting a role

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Name: Kaia Bernas

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Audition in front of directors and producers

Research their characters personal traits and
circumstances to portray them more authentically to
an audience
Memorize their lines
Rehearse their lines and performance, including
movement on stage or in front of the cameras, with
other actors
Discuss Their role with director and other actors to
improve the overall performance of the show
Perform the role, following the directors directions
Education
Many actors specialize in theater have bachelors degrees,
although a degree is not required.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
none
Important Qualities (only what is bold)
Creativity
Memorization skills
Persistence
Physical stamina
Reading skills
Speaking skills

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$20.26

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Employment, 2012: 79,800

Projected Employment, 2022: 83,000
Change in Percent: 4%
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 3,300

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