Create and teach dance. May direct and stage presentations.

Artistic - Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

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

2. Read and study story lines and musical scores to determine how to translate ideas and moods into dance movements.

3. Design 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.

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

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

6. Coordinate production music with music directors.

7. Audition performers for one or more dance parts.

8. Direct and stage dance presentations for various forms of entertainment.

9. Develop ideas for creating dances, keeping notes and sketches to record influences.

10. Train, exercise, and attend dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness.

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

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Fine Arts - Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

History and Archeology - Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Education: Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

The college search results are undergraduate programs associated with Choreographers. Further education may also be required to pursue this career.

The training search results include both short and long-term programs associated with Choreographers, and may be more appropriate for adult and non-traditional students. Further training may also be required to pursue this career.

In NY the average wage for this occupation was:

$35,480 for entry level workers, and $84,100 for experienced workers.

Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as Less Favorable.

During 2006, there were approximately 840 Choreographers employed in NY.

We estimate that in 2016 there will be 870  employed in NY. This represents an increase of 0 job(s) each year, and a total of 50 job openings each year.

Dancers and choreographers - Visit this link for additional information on this career from the Occupational Outlook Handbook; a publication produced and maintained by the United States Department of Labor.

Set and Exhibit Designers - Design special exhibits and movie, television, and theater sets. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.

Actors - Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, or motion picture productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.

Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio - Interpret script, conduct rehearsals, and direct activities of cast and technical crew for stage, motion pictures, television, or radio programs.

Dancers - Perform dances. May also sing or act.

Photographers - Photograph persons, subjects, merchandise, or other commercial products. May develop negatives and produce finished prints.

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture - Operate television, video, or motion picture camera to photograph images or scenes for various purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures.

Film and Video Editors - Edit motion picture soundtracks, film, and video.

Costume Attendants - Select, fit, and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers.

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance - Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.

Etchers and Engravers - Engrave or etch metal, wood, rubber, or other materials for identification or decorative purposes. Includes such workers as etcher-circuit processors, pantograph engravers, and silk screen etchers.