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Choreographers
SOC 27-2032.00
Create new dance routines. Rehearse performance of routines. May direct and stage presentations.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
4
Job Zone
No
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
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