circus artist

Creates and performs circus acts, rehearses routines and adapts movement safely for live audiences.

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Circus artists create and perform acts that combine physical skill, artistic expression and stage presence for live audiences, often with planned risk control.

In job descriptions, look for circus disciplines, rigging needs, rehearsals, live performance, music cues, production schedules, artistic vision, feedback and collaboration with directors or technical crews.

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Dancers

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90.2Activities of performing arts

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Occupation group

performance artist (2659.2)

Source facts

ESCO URI	http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/22799921-76a1-44c4-a7c3-c6a548e8ad85
ESCO code	2659.2.1
ISCO group	2659
Concept type	Occupation

circus artist

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