ISCO-08 2653
Dancers and choreographers
15.4%
ADI · 322nd of 433 · 95% interval 5.0–29.4
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 15.4% of the task time of dancers and choreographers, and finish 0.0% alone. Most of the rest requires physical presence.
ADI · partial or full15.4%
322nd of 433 · interval 5.0–29.4
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time22.6%
291st of 433 · interval 16.8–29.1
Evidence32
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.1 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 40.7%L1Augmentation · 43.9%L2Partial delegation · 15.4%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
32 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study and practice dance moves required in roles.Dancers | 5.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 2.5 h | Physical presence |
| Harmonize body movements to rhythm of musical accompaniment.Dancers | 5.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence |
| Coordinate dancing with that of partners or dance ensembles.Dancers | 5.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Train, exercise, and attend dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness.Dancers | 4.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 1.8 h | Physical presence |
| Direct rehearsals to instruct dancers in dance steps and in techniques to achieve desired effects.Choreographers | 4.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Advise dancers on standing and moving properly, teaching correct dance techniques to help prevent injuries.Choreographers | 4.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 52 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Develop self-understanding of physical capabilities and limitations, and choose dance styles accordingly.Dancers | 4.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Prepare pointe shoes, by sewing or other means, for use in rehearsals and performance.Dancers · supplemental task | 4.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 35 min | Physical presence |
| Record dance movements and their technical aspects, using a technical understanding of the patterns and formations of choreography.Choreographers | 3.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Teach students, dancers, and other performers about rhythm and interpretive movement.Choreographers | 3.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Collaborate with choreographers to refine or modify dance steps.Dancers | 3.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Perform classical, modern, or acrobatic dances in productions, expressing stories, rhythm, and sound with their bodies.Dancers | 3.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Experiment with different types of dancers, steps, dances, and placements, testing ideas informally to get feedback from dancers.Choreographers | 3.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Direct and stage dance presentations for various forms of entertainment.Choreographers | 3.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 24% | 10 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform in productions, singing or acting in addition to dancing, if required.Dancers · supplemental task | 3.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Show the other 17 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assess students' dancing abilities to determine where improvement or change is needed.Choreographers | 2.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 52 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Train, exercise, and attend dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness.Choreographers | 2.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 1.5 h | Physical presence |
| Develop ideas for creating dances, keeping notes and sketches to record influences.Choreographers | 2.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 45% | 3.0 h | Physical presence |
| Monitor the field of dance to remain aware of current trends and innovations.Dancers | 2.8% | L2 | L2L3 | 70% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Seek influences from other art forms, such as theatre, the visual arts, and architecture.Choreographers | 2.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 50% | 3.0 h | – |
| Choose the music, sound effects, or spoken narrative to accompany a dance.Choreographers | 2.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 4.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Teach dance students.Dancers · supplemental task | 2.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Manage dance schools, or assist in their management.Choreographers | 2.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Read and study story lines and musical scores to determine how to translate ideas and moods into dance movements.Choreographers | 2.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.0 h | – |
| Design dances for individual dancers, dance companies, musical theatre, opera, fashion shows, film, television productions, and special events, and for dancers ranging from beginners to professionals.Choreographers | 2.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 22 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Attend costume fittings, photography sessions, and makeup calls associated with dance performances.Dancers | 2.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Audition for dance roles or for membership in dance companies.Dancers | 2.0% | L0 | L0L2 | 20% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Coordinate production music with music directors.Choreographers | 2.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 2.0 h | Trust and care |
| Audition performers for one or more dance parts.Choreographers | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Devise and choreograph dance for self or others.Dancers · supplemental task | 1.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Design sets, lighting, costumes, and other artistic elements of productions, in collaboration with cast members.Choreographers | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 7.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Restage traditional dances and works in dance companies' repertoires, developing new interpretations.Choreographers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 30 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 15.4% | 26 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.138 | 25 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -2.123 | 0 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 14 | 8 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.018 | 14 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.04 | 58 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (26)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Economists 2631 | 94.5 | |
| Authors and related writers 2641 | 92.9 | |
| Translators, interpreters and other linguists 2643 | 89.3 | |
| Philosophers, historians and political scientists 2633 | 88.4 | |
| Lawyers 2611 | 83.3 | |
| Journalists 2642 | 82.7 | |
| Legal professionals not elsewhere classified 2619 | 80.8 | |
| Announcers on radio, television and other media 2656 | 80.2 | |
| Sociologists, anthropologists and related professionals 2632 | 76.4 | |
| Archivists and curators 2621 | 71.6 | |
| Film, stage and related directors and producers 2654 | 69.1 | |
| Psychologists 2634 | 66.1 |
Dashed line: dancers and choreographers (15.4%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Dancers and choreographers (ISCO-08 2653), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/2653
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Dancers and choreographers (ISCO-08 2653)}
}Machine-readable
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