Choreographer. Description of the profession The choreographer acts as a director of dance numbers of different composition of participants, different styles and levels of complexity. In addition, it is the choreographer who monitors the accuracy of the performance of all dance movements by the dancers, as well as the observance of safety on the site.
Choreographer. Activities: Preparation of a dance scenario, participation in its discussion and approval; casting dancers; selection of musical accompaniment, costumes, scenery; coordinating the time of their work with caretakers of rehearsal venues, dancers, conductors, make-up artists, costume designers, etc.; group and individual review of dancers; mandatory presence at dress rehearsals and during performances in front of the audience; conducting hourly classes (if we are talking about dance lessons)
Professional skills: knowledge of the history of dance, its varieties; the opportunity to dance independently; the ability to provide first aid in case of injury to any of the dancers; the ability to determine the norms of physical overload; perfect hearing and sense of rhythm
Additional features: He believes that the best choreographers are graduates of the Moscow GITIS and the St. Petersburg Conservatory. However, in this profession, as in almost all creative ones, a lot depends on the abilities of a person and his perseverance. Novice choreographers get a job in dance schools or organize independent circles, which in the future can develop into full-fledged educational institutions.
I am dancing at the Alla Dukhovaya Todes school-studio. I really like to dance. Dance is life. In dance I can express all my emotions. During the dance, you forget about everything and live moments of happiness when you dance. But dancing is not entertainment, but very hard work. Only those who have been training in the gym for many hours know how hard it is. To become a choreographer, you need to work hard from childhood, go through a lot, endure all the difficulties of this difficult profession. Choreography is a calling. And only the one who can go through all the difficulties and difficulties, overcome many barriers and obstacles, endure all the pains and injuries can become a real choreographer.
It's pretty easy to answer this question. Just at some point I realized that I want to connect my life with choreography, creativity and art. But this moment came only when I moved to the eleventh grade. Before that, I did not care much about choosing a future profession. And now I don’t regret my choice at all and I know for sure that I will always love my job.
My introduction to the world of dance happened when I was six years old. Mom gave me to a dance club, where I studied for about two years. After that, I told my mother that I was no longer interested there, and I wanted to study and dance in another place. We danced the same choreographic numbers and I got bored with it. Mom also did not see further development for me there and sent me to the Palace of Children's Creativity in the Exemplary Dance Theater "Smerch", where I studied for 10 years. I can say that I grew up there and am extremely grateful to my supervisor and other teachers who invested a lot in me. Probably, the fact that all my childhood and adolescence passed in a cultural environment, in creativity, dance art, constant performances on stage, trips, competitions and festivals, influenced the choice of my future profession. At the end of the educational program, I received a diploma of additional education. By that time, I already knew for sure that I wanted to enter the choreography. I am very glad that a full-time department in this area has appeared in our institute, otherwise my choice would rather have fallen on another specialty. Firstly, because parents would not approve of part-time education, and I myself believe that part-time education does not provide such extensive knowledge and skills that you can get by studying full-time. Secondly, I did not want to leave to enter another city. Now I am a 2nd year student. My specialty is choreographer. In addition to my studies, I work at the Municipal Cultural Center of our city as an ensemble artist. Our ensemble takes an active part in the cultural and leisure activities of the city. The repertoire of the dance ensemble is distinguished by its variety of genres. We perform both classical and folk choreography, as well as pop and modern ones, including stylizations. I also work as a teacher in a dance studio. My students are kids 5-6 years old. Working with children is a lot of work and responsibility. But the emotions that you get from working with them are indescribable. I like to combine performing and teaching activities in my profession. I think this is very important. Indeed, in order to be successful in your profession and move up the career ladder, you need to know your job from all sides.
One of the main differences between my profession and others is that it is associated with creativity. Creativity is an activity aimed at creating a fundamentally new, socially significant and perfect product. Creativity in my profession is painstaking and hard work, but also inspiration and pleasure from the work performed. Not every person can work as a choreographer. In my opinion, only a creative person is able to succeed in this profession. Here you need to give yourself completely and completely, live by work, be inspired, think in images, read and watch a lot, and also constantly improve. But it's worth it. The source of the development of a creative personality can be considered the need for self-realization, self-expression. In the process of creativity there is a transformation of the personality itself, its enrichment and self-development. Composing a dance is a complex and lengthy process. You need to have certain abilities (volitional control, performance, stability of attention, stamina, endurance) and be able to immerse yourself in the creative process. Therefore, the choreographer must have a complex of psychophysical qualities that make him suitable for creative activity. The choreographer, it seems to me, must have a great imagination, otherwise he will have a very difficult time. And the main thing, in my opinion, for a choreographer is his choreographic style, his individuality and difference from others. I would like to focus on this, because in our time, many people working in the field of art are trying to copy someone's style, imitate someone, and even worse, appropriate other people's creative work for themselves. Each choreographer is characterized by certain stylistic features, which often make it possible to identify the author of the choreographic text. The style of a choreographer depends on: temperament, upbringing, culture, education, talent, taste, worldview. The style is determined by a set of dance vocabulary. You need to try to create something of your own, otherwise who needs such creativity at all?
In conclusion, I would like to say that the art of dance is the only art where only the human body is the instrument. Dance can express what cannot be said in words. The language of dance is universal, as it has no boundaries and is understandable to everyone. Dance requires not only the participation of the body, but also the soul and mind. And people who are completely immersed in the magical world of dance remain devoted to it to the end. Many people think that the profession of a choreographer is not serious, and it does not require a special mind to work in this area. I want to say only one thing: they are very wrong. I am happy that I chose this profession.
A beautiful dance delights, because every person knows how difficult it is to make a whole story united by one idea from a set of movements. Both one person and several people can perform the dance, the choreographer must follow their work and ensure that the dance becomes an integral work. It is he who teaches the dancers how to move correctly, directs the dance and often takes part in the dance performance himself. What are the pros and cons of being a choreographer?
Dance refers to the manifestations of the creativity of the people. It may have differences in movements, tempo, costumes. In the old days, dances also differed by class. Ordinary people, after a hard day's work, rested, dancing dances with round dances. Representatives of noble classes, in order to brighten up their leisure time, invited dancers.
The history of the profession of choreographer says that it appeared in the twelfth century. In this time period, court dances became fashionable, in which a large number of dancing couples took part. Public opinion could be influenced by the fact how beautifully and harmoniously the performers circle in the dance. The main task of the choreographers of that time was to teach the representatives of the nobility the basic dance movements, as well as manners during the dance.
The profession of a choreographer is a rather broad concept. He can be a member of a dance group, a leader or a choreographer. Today, choreographers of various genres of dance art are popular: pop, ballet, folk dances. The duties of a specialist include not only staging a dance, but also selecting costume music, creating a composition.
People who decide to master the profession of a choreographer must have excellent physical fitness and excellent coordination. In addition to the obvious physical exertion, the choreographer is faced with emotional situations every day when problems arise with the planned number. The choreographer must have natural artistry, taste and artistic vision.
In art, only the most persistent and assertive people achieve success. The competition here is very high, popularity, and with it large fees, reach one.
Dancing today can be seen almost everywhere: in films, TV shows, stage productions. Only the most creative and original ideas can win public recognition.
If you feel that the profession of a choreographer is your calling, you should start preparing today. Training takes place in specialized schools or dance studios from early childhood. A person who has chosen the profession of a choreographer is constantly honing his skills and improving his knowledge in the field of music, scenography and dance art.
A person can dance without the help of a choreographer at an amateur level as much as he likes - at a disco, at home. But we must not forget that the benefits of these professionals are in some way comparable in importance to the work of a psychologist. Having taught a person to move, to control his body, the choreographer thereby frees him from complexes. Also, artists cannot do without these specialists. The audience will be bored if they just sing their songs. Therefore, ballet always accompanies the artist at concerts, conveying mood and atmosphere through dance.
The choreographer must, of course, be able to dance, be a good organizer and creative person. After all, the work lies in the fact that you have to coordinate the actions of all the dancers, come up with images and a concept. You need to be able to be original, because improvisers are the ones who succeed. It is also desirable to love communication, because it will be necessary to meet with many people: artists, producers, dancers, dressers.
The main types of work of choreographers are distinguished:
The field of activity of representatives of this profession is quite extensive. They can be in demand in dance companies, musicals, opera and ballet, on television, on the set of films and television shows, on ships carrying tourists, and even on catwalks. The profession of a choreographer has a certain specificity. In all genres, regardless of the number of dancers, each individual group is led by one choreographer. With such competition, in order to achieve success and fame, choreographers need to have a creative and original approach to translating their ideas.
Qualities that impede the effectiveness of professional activity:
The profession of a choreographer has many advantages, the main of which is demand. Today, various dance shows are very popular, artists actively attract dancers and choreographers to their concerts to make the performance bright, meaningful and interesting. In addition, choreographers are involved in the filming of television programs and films as consultants and choreographers. Show business is a very profitable type of business, because those people who work in it receive solid fees. The more famous the choreographer and the more famous dance performances he has on his account, the more money he earns in the end.
Choreographer not tied to any country, unlike legal advisers or accountants, he can get an education in Italy, and earn money in his native country, or even go to Turkey and put numbers in a nightclub, entertaining tourists.
Working as a choreographer you can travel all over the world. If a lot has been achieved in the profession, then the number of invitations as a choreographer will be enough to see the whole world. Also, dance groups often arrange tours to different cities and countries. In the course of preparing for the show, choreographers meet different people, learn from their experience, attend various master classes and thus improve their skills, and make show programs more interesting. Choreographers have a very busy life, they do not sit in the office, their work is constant communication, rehearsals, training and travel.
Being a choreographer means be in constant motion, workouts have a beneficial effect both on the figure, which remains slim and fit, and on well-being and psychological state, because dancing provides freedom, you do what you love, you get money and incredible pleasure for it. Regular exercise has a beneficial effect on health and immunity.
Participation in dance shows and competitions is more than adequately rewarded, and receiving awards, diplomas and cups makes you move forward and achieve great heights. The advantage of working as a choreographer is that a person receives fame and recognition. A well-staged dance number will always be appreciated by the viewer, and his love and applause charge with positive energy.
Speaking about choreography as a way of making money, no one can say that his parents forced him to work in this area, dancing is a hobby that takes a lot of time and effort. There is nothing better than doing what you love and getting paid for it..
A professional will always find new goals in the dance business, because everything is not limited to choreography. You can open your own dance school, you can give private lessons, or you can put on a unique dance show and travel the whole world with it.
Despite the many advantages of working as a choreographer, this profession also has some disadvantages.
Doing every day dancing and spending a lot of time in rehearsals in a dance class, you can often get injured. Some of them are insignificant, but there is a part of injuries that can literally put an end to a career.
The profession of a choreographer requires a lot of mental strength Therefore, young and ambitious people are engaged in dancing. Before retirement, it is very difficult to do choreography, since physical preparation must be ideal in order to perform all dance movements without problems and put on numbers, teaching the members of the team.
To become a choreographer, it is not enough to be able to dance, gotta be creative, purposeful, persistent and energetic. Often, choreographers work with dancers until late at night, and then rehearsals begin again in the morning and the long-awaited premiere takes place in the evening. All this takes a huge amount of energy, and the need to work even more remains.
Unfortunately, not everyone succeeds in the world of dance. To have talent and be able to move is not enough to become a choreographer, this requires great diligence, because it often happens that even very talented people are left out of their profession. Choreographers have no days off and often their vacation is carried over from one year to the next.
On the days when people rest, especially on New Year's holidays, choreographers work more than usual to please the audience and earn money. The free time of choreographers is very limited, especially women suffer from this, since they rarely manage to get married and become a mother before the age of 30. Even if you manage to start a family, you often have to leave the child on tour.
Often, before earning large fees, choreographers first have to invest in your profession. This applies not only to education and attending master classes, but also to buying costumes for performances, renting ballrooms, and dancing does not always lead to success and fame.
Working as a choreographer need to constantly find ways to improve their technique, learn new styles of dance, combine styles, and even being a professional, attend master classes.
The career ladder of a choreographer develops by acquiring higher professional skills and popularity. Participation in well-known dance competitions, staging concerts on television requires a lot of experience and skills from the choreographer. Just these factors affect the income of a specialist.
It is quite difficult to say exactly what the salary of a choreographer is, it also depends on the region. If in small towns income fluctuates around 400-500 dollars, then in megacities the fee of a talented choreographer can be 3000-5000 dollars. Also, some professionals eventually open their own dance schools.
According to statistics, the average wage in Russia is 60,000 rubles.
From the outside, the life and work of these professionals seem like a series of endless holidays. However, there are often pitfalls on their way, which we will try to talk about today.
Society has always gravitated toward art and appreciated great artists and artists. The love of creativity still lives in every person and, although not everyone has a special gift for creating unique works on their own, everyone strives to touch the beautiful. Theaters, concerts, cinema - the creative embodiment of the whole people. One of these incarnations are dances, which are staged by a choreographer.
The compositions developed by the choreographer are part of ballet performances and concert numbers. They complement the performances of the artists and make them colorful, breathing life into the whole production. The overall impression of the viewer and the success of the program depends on the well-coordinated movements of the performers, which in turn depend solely on the professionalism of the choreographer.
Note that from the outside, the life and work of these professionals seem like a series of endless holidays. However, there are often pitfalls on their way, which we will try to talk about today.
- a creator, an artist who adopts the experience of generations and supplements it with new elements. He devotes himself completely to creating new unique choreographic numbers and their embodiment on stage through dance performances.
At each stage of work, the choreographer interacts with all participants in the production. Together with composers and conductors, he works on the musical accompaniment of the dance, determining the musical mood and thinking over the images corresponding to it. For a complete picture of the upcoming work, he gets acquainted with the literary fundamentals, after which he thinks over the costumes and choreographic numbers that the dancers rehearse under his strict guidance.
concept choreography is of ancient Greek origin ("choreia" - dance, "grapho" - describe) and implies the art of dance, an interconnected set of movements and postures that are consistent with each other and form a dance episode or a full-fledged dance through special allegories. It is choreography that focuses the life and work of choreographers.
The formation of this profession lasted for centuries. Even before our era, dances were part of the rites and rituals, and later they were classified as one of the art forms. Elementary movements to the beat of music or complex "Pas" allowed the people to express their emotions and reflected the national color. The dance customs of each nation were gradually transformed, supplemented, improved - this led to the need to single out the profession of a choreographer.
Naturally, ordinary peasants had no time for learning new productions, and they completely managed with their own skills, which they demonstrated after a hard day's work in cheerful round dances. But for representatives of the nobility, choreography played a significant role. After all, not a single ball could do without a graceful and well-coordinated performance of the waltz. In addition, many receptions in the palaces were invited dancers entertaining the audience with their performances. Therefore, a person who knows how to come up with an original dance and who is able to coordinate his wards was simply necessary.
We emphasize that the specialty "choreographer" received the greatest popularity and separation into a separate profession only in the last few decades. The main responsibilities of the choreographer today include:
A choreographer, in order to become successful in the professional field, undoubtedly needs talent. After all, it is he who determines his ability to see the beautiful and create unique choreographic compositions. At the same time, it is quite natural that one cannot achieve high results only with talent and ability to dance. To become a well-known and sought-after specialist, a choreographer also needs a set of personal qualities that determine the driving force of his activity.
The profession implies the presence of leadership qualities that will allow you to lead the entire group. Since the scope of duties includes not only the creation of the dance, but also its production, the choreographer must be able to organize the work of the dancers, determine the skills and characteristics of each of them. For the dance group, he is a teacher and director, who, although he cannot be fully responsible for the entire performance, takes responsibility for the quality of the production and preparation for the event.
One of the determining factors of activity is professional knowledge. The choreographer is an erudite, well versed in both art history and other areas of life from which he draws his inspiration. He knows all types of dances and their origin, which allows him to create not only new episodes, but also restore historical productions. In addition, he has excellent hearing, a sense of rhythm.
Constant presence in society and the need to find a common language with costume designers, producers, musicians and other members of the production oblige the choreographer to be sociable and able to compromise.
He is engaged not only in the creation of new images, but also takes a direct part in the dance, so he must always monitor his physical form. Large loads, long rehearsals and experiences require a lot of energy, which causes the choreographers to have a high level of physical and psychological endurance.
The profession is widespread in the field show business. Talented and experienced choreographers are hired to work in dance shows, musicals, film productions, theatre, opera and other cultural projects. Therefore, they have many opportunities to implement their ideas. With a happy combination of circumstances, the result of painstaking work can be universal recognition and fame.
It should be noted that with the growth of popularity, the demand for good specialists also increases, which directly affects the level of his well-being. Therefore, wages with a high degree of employment can be very high.
Like other representatives creative professions, choreographers are most often not tied to a specific place of work. They can work in any place convenient for them: outdoors or indoors - it doesn’t matter, the main thing is free flight of thoughts and a pleasant atmosphere. The field of activity also does not oblige them to stay within the same country, so the choreographer has the opportunity to visit every corner of the world, where the only way to express it will be dance.
Another advantage is the fact that after achieving certain results in the chosen profession, you can open a private dance school and pass on your knowledge to the next generation, as well as take part in dance competitions and forever leave your mark on the history of choreography.
Despite all the romanticism choreographer's activity not without flaws. Work is associated with heavy workloads and an irregular work schedule, which exhausts the body and can cause various diseases and nervous breakdowns. Absolute involvement in the process, constant touring and rehearsals make it impossible to plan a personal life and vacation. There are frequent cases of injuries during the performance of complex movements, and sometimes these injuries put an end to a future career.
A frightening factor for choreographers is the age limit. Since good physical shape and appearance are extremely important for performances, it can be very difficult to stay in the profession after 35 years. Upon reaching a certain age threshold dance directors you have to look for new ways to earn money and learn a new profession.
In addition, due to the massive spread of this type of activity, which has led to a reduction in demand and high competition, not everyone manages to pave their way to the pinnacle of success. The large investment required at the beginning of the journey, when the profession has not yet begun to generate income, may not justify itself, and as a result, lead to disappointment.
The development of a profession often begins in childhood. Attending choreography classes at an art school is the first step on the path to a dream. Along with studying at a secondary school, the future choreographer pays special attention to dancing. Preparation based on 9 classes is provided art colleges, and after receiving a certificate, you can apply to a higher educational institution.
It should be noted that although early pre-professional training provides undeniable advantages for admission and further work, the presence of talent, great desire or participation in dance circles will allow you to successfully enter a university and become a choreographer without prior training. To date, there are also many dance studios in the field of choreographic education, but the training they provide is not enough to master the profession to the fullest.
Professional education for choreographers is given cultural institutions and pedagogical universities, which conduct a thorough selection of applicants. Therefore, good preparation is very important for admission. Most admissions committees pay special attention to classical dance, the technique of its performance and the musicianship of the performer. During the audition, a candidate for a vacant position may also be asked to perform compositions from other dance styles.
Universities offering choreographic education include:
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Profession choreographer
A person is drawn to art, even if it is indirectly related to it. Going to a concert, club or theater only confirms the above. The spectacle of any action depends on the setting. A choreographer is a member of the creative profession who choreographs dances for his troupe or any other group of dancers.
Dance and song are manifestations of folk art. Each nation has its own national dances, according to which it is clear that they belong to any state. Ordinary people, after hard work in the field, had only one entertainment - to dance. On the estates of rich people, specially hired dancers danced to brighten up the boring evening of the nobles. In the 12th century, the court dance came into fashion, when many couples circled around. It was very important to move beautifully, as the public opinion of gentlemen and ladies depended on it to some extent. Therefore, professional choreographers were faced with the task of teaching the manners that should be manifested during the dance.…
A person can dance without the help of a choreographer at an amateur level as much as he likes - at a disco, at home. But we must not forget that the benefits of these professionals are in some way comparable in importance to the work of a psychologist. Having taught a person to move, to control his body, the choreographer thereby frees him from complexes. Also, artists cannot do without these specialists. The audience will be bored if they just sing their songs. Therefore, ballet always accompanies the artist at concerts, conveying mood and atmosphere through dance.
The choreographer must, of course, be able to dance, be a good organizer and creative person. After all, the work lies in the fact that you have to coordinate the actions of all the dancers, come up with images and a concept. You need to be able to be original, because improvisers are the ones who succeed. It is also desirable to love communication, because it will be necessary to meet with many people: artists, producers, dancers, dressers.
It's hard to avoid injury in this job. All dancers suffer from pain in the knees or other parts of the body that bear the brunt of the load. You can't run away from competition either. It's hard to stay afloat in show business - today you can be a fashionable choreographer, and tomorrow you won't be remembered. In any case, this work brings pleasure, both moral and material. People of this creative profession will find employment in dance clubs, fitness centers, theaters, television and other places.
You can learn choreography at a semi-professional level in a dance studio. Education in the specialty of the same name is received at the Pedagogical Institute or the Institute (School) of Arts.
