O*NET Career Intelligence

Choreographers

SOC 27-2032.00

Create new dance routines. Rehearse performance of routines. May direct and stage presentations.

Zone 4 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Instructing

4.1

Active Listening

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Monitoring

3.9

Coordination

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.8

Social Perceptiveness

3.8

Reading Comprehension

3.6

Knowledge Areas 8

Fine Arts

4.7

Administration and Management

3.4

Education and Training

3.3

Communications and Media

3.1

English Language

3.0

Psychology

2.8

Sociology and Anthropology

2.8

Design

2.8

Key Tasks

1Direct rehearsals to instruct dancers in how to use dance steps, and in techniques to achieve desired effects.

2Teach students, dancers, and other performers about rhythm and interpretive movement.

3Choose the music, sound effects, or spoken narrative to accompany a dance.

4Advise dancers on how to stand and move properly, teaching correct dance techniques to help prevent injuries.

5Design dances for individual dancers, dance companies, musical theatre, opera, fashion shows, film, television productions, and special events, and for dancers ranging from beginners to professionals.

Also Known As

Artistic Director Ballet Director Choreographer Choreography Director Dance Choreographer Dance Director Dance Instructor Dance Maker Dance Master Dance Teacher