Choreographer

By: Karina Becerra

What they do…Choreographers:

• Audition performers for one or more dance parts in a production.

•Coordinate original dance routines for ballets, musicals, and other forms of entertainment.

•Create dance movements designed to demonstrate a story, interpret emotion, and entertain.

•Direct and stages dance presentations for various forms of entertainment.

•Instruct cast members in dance movements at rehearsals.

•Study a story line and music to plan dance movements.

How Much They Make…

Average Annual Wage:

•California: $42,007

•U.S. : $32,750

Education

A college education is not essential to become professional in this area, yet many dancers obtain degrees in unrelated fields

for careers after dance.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

Working in this career involves stretching, twisting and reaching. A person would be indoors most of the time and would handle

loads up to 20 lbs.

Work Hours & Travel

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•Irregular hours

•Overnight travel

•Weekend work

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