May have periods without employment
May work nights and weekends, when most performances are held
May travel with dance groups
CHOREOGRAPHERS will:
Create dance routines for ballets, musicals, and other productions
Audition and select dancers
Work independently and are highly creative
Most work in larger cities (such as New York City or Los Angeles)
CHOREOGRAPHERS frequently:
Stand or sit while supervising rehearsals
Bend or twist the body
Keep or regain balance
Repeat the same motions
Walk or run while teaching dance moves
Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl
It is important that CHOREOGRAPHERS be able to:
Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving
Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Speak clearly so listeners can understand
Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out
Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired
Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath
Understand the speech of another person
Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired
