§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

choreographer

Choreographers create sequences of movements in which motion, form or both are specified.

Description

Choreographers create sequences of movements in which motion, form or both are specified. Some choreographers also take up the role of coordinating, teaching and rehearsing performers in the production of the choreography. They can also act as a movement coach for actors.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

labour legislation intellectual property law art-historical values

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

develop a choreographic language identify performers' needs develop an artistic framework manage personal professional development work with respect for own safety develop a choreographic work understand the architecture of a live performance develop the physical language design flying movements work with broad variety of personalities monitor art scene developments define artistic approach train artists in flying develop codified movements understand the physical language of a live performance understand the conceptual dimension of a live performance create choreographic material assemble an artistic team understand the emotional dimension of a performance develop proposed choreographic language create new fight sequences describe artistic experience maintain safe working conditions in performing arts manage artistic career ensure longevity of choreography prepare performance training session be a role model in community arts create a work environment where performers can develop their potential rehearse artist fly movements develop methods for choreographic integration

OPTIONALOptional competences

teach dance work in an international environment read dance scores practise flying movements stimulate performers' imagination match needs of target community with your skills select music for performance demonstrate specialisation in a dance tradition notate different dances demonstrate technical expertise of your dance style analyse music score identify requirements of the work in the artistic performance manage artistic project inspire enthusiasm for dance show intercultural awareness correct potentially harmful movements

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)