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53121.03 – Circus and other performers

Circus performers perform circus skills in circuses to entertain a variety of audiences.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Acrobat
  • Circus performer

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • perform a variety of acts intended to amaze, thrill, and engage audiences
  • conceptualize and choreograph original performances
  • study and perform acrobatic and aerial skills required by specific circus shows
  • may participate in the development of a director or ringmaster’s vision.

Additional information

No data has been provided for this section.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Announcers and other broadcasters (52114)
  • Dancers (53120)
  • Musicians and singers (51122)
  • Other performers (55109)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

TEER

3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Major group

53 – Occupations in art, culture and sport

Sub-major group

531 – Occupations in art and culture

Minor group

5312 – Occupations in creative and performing art

Unit group

53121 – Actors, comedians and circus performers

Occupational profile

53121.03 – Circus and other performers

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