Choreographers
Code: 27-2032.00
Bright Outlook
Zone 3
Median Annual Salary
£55,310
Range: £34,090 - £138,630
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Job Zone 3
Industry Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Create new dance routines. Rehearse performance of routines. May direct and stage presentations.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Ballet Director
Choreographer
Dance Director
Dance Maker
Musical Choreographer
Opera Choreographer
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Direct rehearsals to instruct dancers in dance steps and in techniques to achieve desired effects.
- Advise dancers on standing and moving properly, teaching correct dance techniques to help prevent injuries.
- Teach students, dancers, and other performers about rhythm and interpretive movement.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Web page creation and editing software
Facebook
Social media sites
Video creation and editing software
YouTube
Graphics or photo imaging software
Chorel Technology Dance Designer
Credo Interactive DanceForms
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
talking to others
Social
teaching people how to do something
changing what is done based on other people's actions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Arts and Humanities
music, dance, visual arts, drama, or sculpture
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Business
management
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Flexibility, Balance, and Coordination
move your arms, legs, and mid-section together while your whole body is moving
keep your balance or stay upright
Endurance
exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
create new and original ideas
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Artistic
People interested in this work like activities that include creating, designing, and making your own rules.
Key Work Styles:
Self-Confidence
Leadership Orientation
Innovation
Adaptability
Perseverance
Social Orientation
Frequently Asked Questions About Choreographers
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Choreographers is £55,310. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £34,090, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £138,630 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Choreographers typically aligns with Job Zone 3 (Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need vocational school training, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Essential skills and tooling for a Choreographers include: Facebook, Social media sites, YouTube, Chorel Technology Dance Designer, Credo Interactive DanceForms. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are very likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Bright).
Live UK Vacancies for Choreographers
Search AllDirector of Dance
English National Ballet School Ltd
london
Full Time
Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£34,090
Median Annual (Average):
£55,310
90th Percentile (Senior):
£138,630
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