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Dancers and choreographers > Choreographer
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Choreographers design sequences of steps and movements, usually accompanied by music, for dancers and other artists to perform.
You'll need a high level of dance training and experience. You could do a foundation degree, degree or postgraduate award to develop your skills. Relevant subjects include:
Volunteering
You may find it useful to get work experience with an established choreographer. You could also develop your skills by volunteering to choreograph amateur dance club performances.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
You're likely to work freelance on a fixed-term contract. You may be able to find full-time permanent opportunities with dance companies.
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