How to Become a Choreographer

A choreographer designs and directs routines used in dances and performances.

A choreographer may spend weeks or months providing direction and encouragement to the dancers, directing practice, inventing and arranging the choreography, and of course making the necessary changes and tweaks to perfect the dance.

Choreographers teach more than just dance steps, they also help actors and singers develop their characters, selecting rhythm and pacing to enhance their performances.

Most celebrities have a choreographer to create their signature visual image.

Choreographers are found in an array of positions around the world.

Candidate seeking choreographer’s job.

First and the most important tip would be to train hard.

Finally, build a profile for yourself and decide how you want to market yourself.

Choreograph in a non-linear fashion.

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Jazz musician Louis Soliano and dance choreographer Low Mei Yoke have been awarded the Cultural Medallion, Singapore's highest honour in the arts.

This year's recipients are playwright Faith Ng, visual artist Hilmi Johandi, sound designer Lim Ting Li, dancer and choreographer Mohamad Sufri Juwahir, and music director and composer Zulkifli Mohamed Amin.

The Brooklyn-based choreographer takes us through a busy day of rehearsals for Nutcracker Rouge.

These points will help you make an informed decision to pick the right choreographer for the ceremony.

Giles, described on the New York City Broadway Dance Center’s website as “one of the the most sought after choreographers in the world,” has contributed to “So You Think You Can Dance” in past seasons, but last week was his first chance to work with a dancer from his old stomping grounds.

A choreographer must have a thorough knowledge of dance steps, styles and routines.

Dance concepts such as rhythm, balance, coordination, and musicality are familiar to a choreographer.

Choreographers must have strong leadership skills, because groups of dancers and actors depend on them for the execution of their routines.

Choreographers communicate decisively and assertively, and must be able to enforce the rules of routines that they create.

To achieve this, choreographers must be disciplined, persistent, and not afraid to demand that dancers and actors try and try again until they get every move perfect.