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A choreographer's work is to create and organize dance sequences in cinema, music videos, stage shows, TV shows, drama, theatre, as well as in private gatherings. They are professionals in dance who create not only dances but themes too. A choreographer's work is to create and organize dance sequences in cinema, music videos, stage shows, TV shows, drama, theatre, as well as in private gatherings. They are professionals in dance who create not only dances but themes too. Choreographers typically are seasoned dancers who design performances that convey moods and ideas using movement or a particular style of dance in staged performances. Most choreographers are dancers who have been training and performing since they were very young. While there are no specific education requirements to become a choreographer, a degree in dance can provide insight into dance styles, dance theory, and teaching methods.
Through their dance experience, choreographers acquire knowledge of dance theory. They also learn how the body reacts to various movements. They must be able to select the dancers best suited to a particular style of dance, as well as motivate and direct a company of dancers.
A choreographer's creativity may extend to other aspects of the performance. For example, he or she may work with the music director to select music or collaborate with other professionals to enhance such performance elements as lighting, costume, and set design.
How to Become a Choreographer
Stream |
Graduation |
After Graduation |
After Post Graduation |
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Path1 |
Clear Class XII in any stream |
Pursue Bachelors In Arts And Dance/Any Discipline for 3 years |
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Path2 |
Clear Class XII in any stream |
Pursue Graduation in any field |
Pursue part-time/full-time course in Dance |
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Path3 |
Clear Class XII in any stream |
Pursue Diploma In Dance (Multiple Specialization) for 1-2 years |
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Important Facts
Dance Industry isn't a degree-specific industry. Some jobs might require a Bachelors's Degree in Dance while some bachelor in any stream/Diploma Course/Class XII Degree will do.
Top Choreography Institutes in India
College |
Location |
Website |
Institute of Creative Excellence |
Chandigarh |
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The ITA School of Performing Arts |
Various Locations |
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Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography, (N.I.K.C.) Malleswaram |
Bangalore |
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BhartiyaVidyaBhawan |
Bangalore |
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SangeetNatak Academy |
Delhi |
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SHIAMAK |
Mumbai |
Top Choreography Institutes in the World
Institution |
Location |
Website |
The Julliard School |
United States |
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New York University (NYU) |
United States |
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The University of Arizona |
United States |
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The Ailey School |
United States |
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Temple University |
United States |
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University of North Carolina |
United States |
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Indiana University |
United States |
Choreography Entrance Exams
Undergraduate
College |
Tentative Date |
Important Elements |
Website |
Natya Institute of Kathak& Choreography (NIKC) |
Forms- 17th October, Aptitude test - 27th Oct |
Eligibility - Minimum of 5 years of dance training/experience, Aptitude Test (Written and Practical |
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SHAIMK |
One year program- February, Half-yearly- November |
Dance auditions |
Postgraduate
Institution |
Tentative Date |
Important Elements |
Website |
Natya Institute of Kathak& Choreography (NIKC) |
Forms- 17th October, Aptitude test - 27th Oct |
Eligibility - Minimum of 5 years of dance training/experience, AptituteTest (Written and Practical |
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SHAIMK |
One year program- Feburary, Half yearly- November |
Dance auditions |
Choreographers create and direct original dances, in addition to developing interpretations of existing dances. The work of choreographers can be seen in a variety of performance settings, including ballet, opera, musicals, movies, television, music videos, and commercials. Like dancers, choreographers must be prepared to face rejection and intermittent periods of work. They may need another type of job skill that they can fall back on during times of unemployment.
Required education | No specific requirements; bachelor's or master's degrees in dance are available other |
Other Requirements | Professional dance training and performance experience is essential |
Projected Job Growth (2018-2028)* | -3% (for all choreographers) |
Median Salary (2018)* | $47,800 (for choreographers) |
A choreographer must have a thorough knowledge of dance steps, styles, and routines. Directors rely on choreographers to pull together dance routines that are stylistically appropriate for the production and that best express the story ideas in the production. The choreographer must also know what to look for in dancers to audition and cast them inappropriate roles. Dance concepts such as rhythm, balance, coordination, and musicality are familiar to a choreographer. Choreographers also teach dance techniques to members of the dance companies they lead, as well as their students at performing arts schools.
Choreographers must have strong leadership skills because groups of dancers and actors depend on them for the execution of their routines. They are responsible for physically demonstrating routines for dancers to learn. Choreographers communicate decisively and assertively and must be able to enforce the rules of routines that they create. Providing clear direction and helping dancers work together as a team is part of the leadership a choreographer must provide.
Choreographers must have creative talent because they rely on their own ideas to choreograph dance routines. They must be able to translate ideas into physical movements. They exercise their creativity when deciding on music, dance steps, body movements, costumes, and cast placements to ensure that performances are seamless. A willingness to experiment with new ideas, if original ideas don't pan out, is borne out of the choreographer's artistic ability.
Choreography involves many long, tedious hours of rehearsing to get dance moves right. Audiences pay a lot of money to see the film, a dance company, and musical productions, and a lot of pressure weighs on the choreographer to ensure total success. To achieve this, choreographers must be disciplined, persistent, and not afraid to demand that dancers and actors try and try again until they get every move perfect. Physical stamina is also an essential component of a choreographer's skill at remaining disciplined.
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