What is another word for dancer or performer?

Here are some words you could use instead of "dancer" or "performer", depending on the context:

More specific to dance:

* Choreographer

* Ballerina/Danseur (for ballet dancers)

* Hoofer (for tap dancers)

* Flamenco dancer

* Salsa dancer

* Breakdancer

* Contemporary dancer

General terms for performer:

* Entertainer

* Artist

* Showman/Showwoman

* Actor

* Musician

* Singer

* Acrobatic performer

* Mime

* Magician

More informal:

* Mover and shaker

* Stagehand

* Thespian (for actors)

* Troubadour

* Minstrel

More poetic:

* Muse

* Sprite

* Sylph

* Nymph

* Siren

The best word to use will depend on the specific context and the type of performance you are referring to.