Also called: Dance Director
Creates dance routines for shows, music videos, films, tours, and competitions.
A choreographer designs moves to a song, teaches them to 20 dancers in a rehearsal studio, and adjusts formations for cameras or a stage.
Approximate; BLS choreographers median around $55k; top tour and film choreographers earn much more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Dance training and performing experience.
Ways in: 4-year college, Self-taught, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Dance, Theater.
Growing about average. Grows with dance content on social media and music videos.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can suggest moves, but creating dances and teaching them to real bodies in rehearsal stays human.
Classes: Dance, Music, Theater, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2032.
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