Dancer or Choreographer ANZSCO 211112: visa options

What a Dancer or Choreographer does

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.

Specialisations: Ballet Dancer, Contemporary or Modern Dancer, Exotic Dancer

Key facts

ANZSCO code: 211112
Skill level: 1Bachelor degree or higher
Skilled lists: Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
Visas that list it: 189 190 491 494
Assessing authority: VETASSESS
National shortage: No shortage

Visa options

Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.

Conditions apply to 5 visasSome positions don’t qualify. Open a visa below to see its conditions.

Points-tested

Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentVia MLTSSLConditions apply
See 1 condition
- Does not apply if the position in which the person is to work is an exotic dancer.
Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedVia MLTSSLConditions apply
See 1 condition
- Does not apply if the position in which the person is to work is an exotic dancer.
Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia MLTSSLConditions apply
See 1 condition
- Does not apply if the position in which the person is to work is an exotic dancer.
Subclass 491, family sponsoredVia MLTSSLConditions apply
See 1 condition
- Does not apply if the position in which the person is to work is an exotic dancer.

Employer-sponsored

Subclass 482 Skills in Demand, Core Skills streamNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, Direct Entry streamNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored RegionalVia MLTSSLConditions apply
See 1 condition
- the occupation does not apply to the nominee if the position in which the nominee is to work is an exotic dancer.

Main tasks

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

Shortage by state

NationalNo shortage
ACTNo shortage
NSWNo shortage
NTNo shortage
QLDNo shortage
SANo shortage
TASNo shortage
VICNo shortage
WANo shortage

State and territory nomination

For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.

Common questions

What does a Dancer or Choreographer do?

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. (ABS ANZSCO description.)

Is Dancer or Choreographer on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Dancer or Choreographer (ANZSCO 211112) is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 189, 190, 491 and 494 visas.

What is the ANZSCO code for Dancer or Choreographer?

211112. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.

How can a Dancer or Choreographer migrate to Australia?

The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Dancer or Choreographer for the Subclass 189, Subclass 190, Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.

Who assesses Dancer or Choreographer for an Australian visa?

VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 211112.

Is Dancer or Choreographer in demand in Australia?

Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "No shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.