Choreographers

Make up some fresh moves and put them to music. Practice running through your regular tasks. Potentially capable of directing and performing in staged shows.

Career Snapshot

ABOUT CHOREOGRAPHER CAREERS

Dancers perform a highly choreographed set of motions, whether in a school recital or a professional performance. Choreographers are the artists who design those sequences. Choreographers are typically experienced dancers. Some may have attended college to pursue fine arts degrees. 

It is necessary to have a solid understanding of musical theory and practises in order to receive a fine arts degree, whether through study or years of practical experience. Even with extensive training, it is difficult to write down a dance sequence. As a result, many choreographers choose to perform the steps themselves. 

Rehearsals can be challenging in terms of coordination, flexibility, and stamina. However, not all choreographers are physically competent of fully completing the sequences they design, especially as they get older. As a result, they must be able to communicate their thoughts to other dancers in order to correctly perform the choreography. A portion of the work entails auditioning dancers. You will be asked to make decisions, even if they entail disappointing potential prospects. 

Choreographers are employed by dancing groups and studios. They are also engaged for stage productions, movies, music videos, and school activities. While these roles are always available, the competition is fierce. However, as a choreographer, if you have the desire and talent, you may help bring poetry into action through dance.

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Characteristics

Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Exposure to job hazards
Physical demands
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Leadership
Dealing and handling conflicts
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Comfort of the work setting
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
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Communication with others

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