Career Feature: Choreographer

*'Choreographers create dance routines and show dancers how to perform them. Dance instructors teach people how to dance.'  -Career Cruising


Tasks:

• Create dance routines for performances and productions
• Choose dances, music, and the props for productions
• Teach dancers how to perform routines
• Prepare students for productions

Work environment:

• Dance studios and rehearsal rooms
• Travel if production is on tour
• Work long, irregular hours
• Physically demanding

Salary:

• $25 000 - $75 000 (choreographer)
• $10 - $40/hour (private instructor)
• Depends on experience, place of work, employer, reputation, etc.

Education and Training:

• Years of dancing experience
• Program or courses in dance or choreography instruction
• Teaching at school requires Bachelors of Education degree and teaching certificate
• Teaching at college or university requires a Masters degree or PhD

Skills Needed:

• Knowledge of many dance styles
• Creative
• Ability to communicate well
• Ability to motivate others
• Physically fit

High School Career Path:

Grade 9

English Mathematics Science Social Studies Creative Arts Health & Physical Education French Business / Technology

Grade 10

English Mathematics Science Social Studies Career & Personal Development Dance Dramatic Arts Health & Physical Education

Grade 11

English Mathematics Science Social Studies Dance Health & Physical Education Dramatic Arts

Grade 12

English Mathematics Dance Health & Physical Education Dramatic Arts Social Studies

So, if you're interested in becoming a choreographer, those are some tips for you to follow! This is Neko and Teko reporting from the dance floor. *All the information in this article was discovered on Career Cruising