Dancer or Choreographer

ANZSCO 211112MLTSSL

Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends

As of 7 November 2024, subclass 189 invitations for Dancer or Choreographer (ANZSCO 211112) were issued at 90 points. Subclass 491 sits at 80 points (8 December 2022). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.

Latest invitation rounds

Subclass 189

Stable

90pts

7 Nov 2024 · ~93 invited

Down from 95 · 1 round so far this FY

65–95 pts over last 3 roundsⓘThe spread of points cut-offs across this occupation's most recent rounds.

Subclass 491

80pts

8 Dec 2022 · ~1 invited

1 round so far this FY

→ See full round history

Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool

Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.

189 estimates are most reliable; 190 and 491 outcomes depend heavily on state nomination policy, occupation lists, and per-state quotas, which this model does not directly incorporate.

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189 Invitation Predictions

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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Dancer or Choreographer if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.

At a glance — by round size

If 10 invited

75DOE ≤ Mar 26

If 20 invited

All invited (13)

If 50 invited

All invited (13)

If 100 invited

All invited (13)

If 200 invited

All invited (13)

If 500 invited

All invited (13)

If 1000 invited

All invited (13)

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Number of invitations

189 prediction — full row

This occupation's complete row from the 189 invitation-prediction table: latest cutoff, this financial year's estimated round sizes, spots left, and predicted cutoffs at each scenario.

Last round	Cutoff	Aug 25	Nov 25	Spots left (FY)	If floor invited	If anchored invited	Active EOIs	At/above	Ceiling remaining	If 10 invited	If 20 invited	If 50 invited	If 100 invited	If 200 invited	If 500 invited	If 1000 invited
Nov 24	90	—	—	—	—	—	13	0	500	75DOE ≤ Mar 26	All invited (13)	All invited (13)	All invited (13)	All invited (13)	All invited (13)	All invited (13)

Cut-offs & capacity

189 Occupation CeilingTier 3

2025-26 · Actors and Entertainers (2111xx)

FOI source ↗

Ceiling

500

1.0% multiplier

Grants (190/491/ENS)

Remaining for 189

500

Spots left (FY)

500

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 4 data points

Est. Invitations Per Round

Federal SkillSelect · 4 rounds

Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.

Point Reality Gauge

Legal minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (90)

Key Insights for Dancer or Choreographer

↑
Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Dancer or Choreographer. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
⚠
Still 25 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Dancer or Choreographer remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 90 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
ℹ
1 round so far in FY24-25. Dancer or Choreographer has been included in 1 invitation round this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.

A profile of the invited

EOI data

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

05/2026 snapshot · 76 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

At 90+ pts

Below Cutoff

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

MoM Change

+17 (28.8%)

Peak Month

May 26 (76)

EOI Queue Age

Backlog by submission month — 05/2026 snapshot

Counts may differ from the EOI pool total. "Month Submitted" reflects the last submission date, and the Qlik data model may distribute EOIs across multiple months. Use this chart for relative distribution, not absolute queue sizes.

SkillSelect ↗

≥

In Queue

Oldest Waiting

Oct 24

Total Invited

Invitation Trends

Jun 24 – Jul 25

Latest

MoM Change

0 (0.0%)

Peak Month

Jun 24 (3)

Round history

Round History

Date	Subclass	Source	Points	Est. Invitations	Salary	DOE / EOI
7 Nov 2024	189	Federal	90	0–0	—	—
13 Jun 2024	189	Federal	95	1–1	—	—
8 Dec 2022	491	Federal	80	~1Est.	—	—
8 Dec 2022	189	Federal	65	~224Est.	—	—

7 Nov 2024
189Federal
90
Est. Invitations
0–0
·
Salary
—
·
DOE / EOI
—
13 Jun 2024
189Federal
95
Est. Invitations
1–1
·
Salary
—
·
DOE / EOI
—
8 Dec 2022
491Federal
80
Est. Invitations
~1Est.
·
Salary
—
·
DOE / EOI
—
8 Dec 2022
189Federal
65
Est. Invitations
~224Est.
·
Salary
—
·
DOE / EOI
—

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190 / 491 state nominations

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

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NSW?Unknown

8EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

3(38%)

27M Trend

↑ 300%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

VIC✓Eligible

7EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

4(57%)

27M Trend

↑ 250%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

QLD?Unknown

6EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

3(50%)

27M Trend

↑ 200%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

SA?Unknown

6EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

3(50%)

27M Trend

↑ 50%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

WA?Unknown

9EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

4(44%)

27M Trend

↑ 350%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

TAS?Unknown

6EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

3(50%)

27M Trend

↑ 200%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

NT?Unknown

8EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

4(50%)

27M Trend

↑ 300%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

ACT?Unknown

6EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

3(50%)

27M Trend

↑ 200%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

Common questions

What points do you need for Dancer or Choreographer subclass 189?

As of 7 November 2024, subclass 189 invitations for Dancer or Choreographer were issued at 90 points, with recent rounds ranging 65–95 over the last 3 rounds.

Is the Dancer or Choreographer subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?

The subclass 189 cut-off for Dancer or Choreographer has held steady across recent rounds.

What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Dancer or Choreographer?

For Dancer or Choreographer: subclass 491 was last invited at 80 points (8 December 2022).

Which states nominate Dancer or Choreographer for 190/491?

Dancer or Choreographer has state-nomination activity in: VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.

How often are Dancer or Choreographer invitation rounds held?

Dancer or Choreographer has had 1 invitation rounds so far in FY24-25.