Friday, June 10, 2011

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

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