Full disclosure I miss how FFXI DNC was, good balance of DPS and Healing. I don't know wth they did with SCH, BRD, RDM in 14, but I could go either way for DNC in 14: healer with buffs, DPS with buffs/debuffs, or 3rd if they finally decide to have a full assist job that's all buffs/debuffs and their DPS gets put into other party members like AST cards do while assisting healers so they can relax and DPS more if they choose.

On the point of female/male art and job play style, 14 could go a different route entirely with it so instead of being sensual in silk or even Spanish/French based like in XI... With that hint of New World (native american) armor they could easily throw in a masculine dance stance, more tribal, like berserker meets dancer. The NIN body actions and flips even work. Doesnt all have to be fluid ballets.

This was a great comprehensive list of ideas for dancer! Very well thought out and obviously took some time. I immediately got all your XI references.