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Choreographers

  • Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications

Tasks

What tasks do Choreographers perform?

  • Direct rehearsals to instruct dancers in dance steps and in techniques to achieve desired effects.

  • Teach students, dancers, and other performers about rhythm and interpretive movement.

  • Choose the music, sound effects, or spoken narrative to accompany a dance.

  • Advise dancers on standing and moving properly, teaching correct dance techniques to help prevent injuries.


Knowledge

What do Choreographers need to know?

  • Fine Arts

    Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

  • Administration and Management

    Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

  • Education and Training

    Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.


Skills

What skills do Choreographers need?

  • Instructing

    Teaching others how to do something.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.



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