Choreographer, Kaitito nekehanga
Also known as
- Dance choreographer, dance instructor, dance teacher, dance tutor
Choreographers design and teach new dance routines and performances. They may also direct stage productions or events and develop existing dance or movement routines.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $40
Most common
$52
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Choreographers
- usually work irregular and long hours, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in rehearsal studios and theatres and may travel locally, nationally and internationally
- need to be creative, lead others and communicate well
Tasks
- train others on performance techniques
- determine presentation subjects or content
- choreograph dances
- monitor current trends
- practice athletic or artistic skills
- study scripts to determine project requirements
- co-ordinate artistic activities
- develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes
- audition or interview potential performers or staff members
- evaluate skills of athletes or performers
Creative
Social
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- experience in your relevant dance form
You may need
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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