Choreographers work with the dancers to interpret and develop ideas and transform them into a stage show. This involves the control of the entire production process or work under the lead of an art director. These professionals can also work on music shows (concerts especially), films, television or with music bands.

In dance, and especially in ballet, while choreographers design the choreography, dance repeaters (répétiteur) are who transmit it to part or all of the team that performs it. These professionals memorize and transmit the steps, entrances and exits of all the people who take part in the dance and participate in rehearsals managing the dialogue of choreographers with the technical and interpretive team, transmitting and working together the intention, projection and expressiveness of movements.

• Choose music and sound effects to accompany the movement.
• Experiment dance moves with the dancers.
• Redesign pieces created in the repertoire of a dance troupe to come up with a novel interpretation.
• Teach dancers and other artists.
• Assist the director during auditions and casting sessions. When choosing dancers, the director must consider their presence and skills as actors/actresses; the choreographer must take into consideration the musical and dancing skills of the candidates, as well as their aesthetic suitability for the piece created.
• Rehearse with the artists.
• In small companies, the choreographer also assumes some administrative tasks, such as the confirmation of performance contracts, the show calendar and insurance reviews.
  

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Dansa

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Initiative: Level 2

Creativity: Level 3

Concern for order and quality: Level 3

Leadership: Level 2

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 2

Artistic

People who show an interest in the artistic field enjoy expressing ideas and feelings through the language of art A creative spirit and the motivation to convey concepts or emotions are inherent to this interest. This field includes all the activities that are oriented towards creating artistic products in their various forms: works that are musical, cinematographic or visual in nature, as well as dance and related arts.

Training

People who work in the field of training are interested in transmitting knowledge, responsibilities and values through learning techniques and educational processes, with a view to helping others develop their skills and abilities. Activities that are specific to this field include prior assessment of the student's characteristics and needs, design of the teaching materials, as well as monitoring and support during the learning process.

Dance teacher

Dancer

Scenographer

Props manager

Composer

• Work hours

  Choreographers work according to rehearsal schedules and show presentation dates. They have flexible schedules and irregular working days.

• Salary

  The starting salary of an inexperienced choreographer is approximately 20,000 euros per annum. Once s/he has acquired a certain experience, this may reach up to 45,000 Euros per annum (or more, depending on prestige).

• Professional category

  Technician