Choreographer
The choreographer is responsible to the director for the creation of all dance movement for the
production.
Duties:
• Collaborates with director
• Auditions the dancers and may make recommendations to the director for casting
• Schedules dance rehearsals with the director, the music director and the stage manager
• Teaches the cast members how to execute the choreography
• Leads choreography rehearsals
• With the director, blocks and directs those areas of the play that move into and out of the musical
numbers
• Functions as a movement coach throughout the show, particularly if it is a period piece and a
certain style of movement is required
• Attends production meetings
• Attends rehearsals
Skills:
• Strong visual sense
• Strong choreographic skill
• Ability to teach
• Knowledge of dance styles and history
• Strong inter-personal skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong supervisory skills
Note:
Resist the urge to direct the show. This is more difficult than it sounds because, a large portion of the
show will be the choreographer’s to share. As a result, the choreographer may begin to see possibilities
that lie outside the director’s interpretation. By all means, the choreographer may express ideas, but
should be prepared to accept the director’s final word.