Dancer Resume Example
A dancer resume that lists named repertoire and companies, states training and measurements, and keeps a reel link right at the top.
Amber Osborne
Dancer · Contemporary & Commercial
Columbus, OH · (614) 555-0142
a.osborne@email.com · linkedin.com/in/amberosborne
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red Cross
Skills
Live performance
Choreography retention
Partnering
Stage presence
Rehearsal discipline
Auditioning
Cross-training
Platforms & Tools
BackstageInstagram ReelsFinal Cut Pro
Education
B.F.A. in Dance
2015
Ohio State University
Profile
Dancer with 11 years of booked work spanning contemporary concert repertoire and commercial gigs. Trains daily, learns choreography fast, and keeps reel and measurements current for quick casting turnaround.
Performance Credits
2020 – Present
Company Dancer
Columbus Contemporary Dance Company, Columbus, OH
- Perform in 5 mainstage repertory productions a season, covering 3 principal tracks.
- Learn 20+ minutes of new choreography per rehearsal week across 3 concurrent works.
- Rehearse 25 hours a week and cross-train in ballet, contemporary and partnering technique.
- Assist the choreographer in teaching combinations to 4 newer company members each season.
2017 – 2020
Freelance Dancer
Independent Bookings, Columbus, OH
- Booked 20+ commercial and music-video gigs a year through direct casting relationships.
- Auditioned weekly for regional companies and commercial projects, tracking a 15% callback rate.
- Maintained current reel, measurements and headshots for same-day audition submissions.
2015 – 2017
Apprentice Dancer
Regional Theatre and Venue Circuit, Columbus, OH
- Performed in ensemble roles for 6 regional productions while training in the company school.
- Assisted with rehearsal scheduling and warm-up leadership for the apprentice cohort.
The person, employers and dates are invented; the duties, tools and credentials are the ones this job really asks for.
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- Live performance
- Rehearsal discipline
- Repertoire preparation
- Auditioning
- Stage presence
- Collaboration with directors
- Self-promotion
- Booking coordination
- Travel readiness
- Recording basics
- Documentation
- Scheduling
- Team Collaboration
- Training
- Time Management
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Reporting
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
What holds up
- 01 / 05Credits in standard format.Production, role, company, year — the industry reads columns.
- 02 / 05Booking materials current.Reels, headshots and links that work today.
- 03 / 05Training named.Teachers and programs carry weight in this field specifically.
- 04 / 05Reliability stated.No missed calls is the reputation that books the next job.
- 05 / 05Special skills honest.They will ask you to do them in the room.
What does not
- 01 / 05Padding credits.The industry is small; inflation surfaces.
- 02 / 05Old headshots.Looking unlike your photo costs the audition.
- 03 / 05Day jobs on the performance resume.Separate documents for separate worlds.
- 04 / 05"Versatile performer" as the lead.Credits say it or nothing does.
- 05 / 05Broken links.A dead reel link ends the look.
FAQ
Questions about this dancer resume example
Short answers to what people ask before they send this resume.
Use this exampleDo I need a resume if I have a portfolio?
Yes. The portfolio proves the work; the resume answers who you worked for, in what role, for how long — questions a portfolio cannot answer.
How much design can I put in the resume itself?
Enough to show taste, not enough to break parsing. Columns, text boxes and images are where automated screening fails.
Should I list companies by name?
If the work is public and you are not bound otherwise. Named companies carry more weight than adjectives about the work.