How To Become a Choreographer

What degree do you need

One of the most common questions that we always get is what major or degree do I need to become Choreographers or what courses do I need to take.

We also asked Choreographers what did they major in college or university and here are the top 5 most popular majors that came up.

Some choreographers pursue postsecondary education. Many colleges and universities offer bachelor’s and/or master’s degrees in dance, typically through departments of theater or fine arts.

How hard is it

You will need a considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge or experience to be a Choreographer. For example, an accountant must complete 4 years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Careers in this difficulty category will usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. These careers usually involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Similar careers include sales managers, database administrators, chemists, and art directors.

License and certifications

No license or certification required for Choreographers

Skills required

We asked other Choreographers if they could only have 5 skills, what would they be. Here is what they said.

Knowledge required

Just like any other job, you will need certain know-hows to excel at your job. Choreographers are generally very knowledgeable in these 5 key areas.

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