This qualitative study examines 21st century skills used by former ballerinas in their current careers as data analysts. Using the Partnership for 21st Century Learning’s list of 21st century skills as the framework, four unstructured interviews were analyzed. The findings indicate that the former ballerinas (1) articulate a connection between the creativity needed for ballet and data analysis, (2) recognize that their ballet training helped them develop 21st century skills needed to be data analysts, and (3) suggest that being a dancer influences their identity. These findings can contribute to the discussion of developing transferable skills essential to workplace success.

这项定性研究考察了前芭蕾舞演员在当前职业中担任数据分析师所使用的21世纪技能。以“面向21世纪学习的伙伴关系”的21世纪技能列表为框架，对四个非结构化访谈进行了分析。调查结果表明，前芭蕾舞演员（1）明确指出了芭蕾舞创作和数据分析所需的创造力之间的联系；（2）认识到他们的芭蕾舞训练有助于他们发展21世纪技能，成为数据分析师，并且（3）认为舞者会影响他们的身份。这些发现可有助于讨论发展对工作场所成功至关重要的可转让技能。