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variety artist
Concept overview
Code
2659.2.6
Description
Variety artists are multi-disciplinary artists who master in at least two of the following disciplines: comedy, dance, singing, circus arts, object manipulation and illusionism. They perform solo or collectively, may appear in music variety shows, cabaret, musicals and other entertainment events. Their artistic performance is characterised by the blending of arts, styles and disciplines.
Alternative Labels
burlesque artist
burlesque performer
entertainer
escape artist
fantasist
hypnotist
illusionist
lookalike artist
magical performer
magician
mime artist
musical hall artist
musician
pantomime actor
sword swallower
variety arts perfomer
variety performer
ventriloquist
Regulatory Aspect
To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:
Skills & Competences
Essential Skills and Competences
Optional Skills and Competences
Optional Knowledge
Skills & Competences
Concept status
Status
released