Choreographer: description, advantages and disadvantages of the profession

Many people like to watch various dance shows, ballet performances and other concert numbers. But few people think about what work is being done behind the scenes before we see colorful dance performances. The profession of a choreographer always remains in the background when it comes to a great performance. However, everyone understands that without the correct setting of the number, perfect execution is impossible. Therefore, it will be useful to learn about people who have such a gift and use it for good.

The person involved in the production of dance pop numbers is called a choreographer. This category includes dance teachers. It is impossible to say exactly when the first dance took place. In India and Ancient Egypt, only pictures with dancing people were found. In the XIII-XIV century, dances began to be regarded as an entertaining moment for the rich. Since then, various compositional numbers have begun to be put on. People really liked them, so the rapid development of the dance industry began.

Today, talented people with impeccable taste are becoming choreographers. This profession is always in demand. Former ballet dancers, figure skaters, gymnasts can hypothetically become choreographers. But only people who have completed the practice will be able to fulfill the following conditions:

• to teach acting students;
• improve technique;
• put a number of collective and individual numbers;
• pick up costumes for artists;
• to rehearse;
• create a repertoire;
• develop taste, ear for music, aesthetic perception in people.

The profession of a dance teacher is not as simple as it seems at first glance.One who has linked his life to dancing is a graceful and creative person. but first you need to get a special education. You can’t do without the help of parents, since training must begin at the age of 5 years. Already at the age of 12, young talents enter special educational institutions, and after graduation they continue to study at the ballet master's faculty.

Not everyone goes to work in ballet. Many become leaders of amateur groups in specialized schools for children and adults. Teachers of oriental dances have the opportunity to translate their creativity into dance and make good money. This direction is very popular today among both the adult population and the youth environment.. To teach a girl to perform belly dance, the teacher will need a lot of effort. But it's worth it. Grateful students are happy to demonstrate their talents. Many women are engaged in this direction for beauty and health. Therefore, choreographers are in demand even in small towns.

Everyone chooses a profession to their liking. You should not chase only for profit, you need to pay attention to your desires. Remember that a creative person is a person who requires a special attitude. Perhaps your talents will come in handy in another path, if you are not too eager to connect your whole life with dancing.

If you sincerely love to dance and watch the action on stage, then you can safely do what you love to do: become a dance director. It should be noted that dance teachers earn good money. Today it is very fashionable to put a variety of dance numbers at weddings., as well as at various celebrations. People enjoy learning movements with pleasure to make their triumph unforgettable. And this is not surprising, since a beautiful dance fascinates and delights.

It is the choreographer who teaches professional and non-professional dancers to move correctly.

The main advantage of the profession of a choreographer is the demand. It's no secret that people began to live better. And if a person does not need anything, he wants to watch various shows and participate in them. In order for a number to be in demand, it must be well put. And this can only be done by a professional. Therefore, at the moment, even the most famous singers attract dance groups to create their numbers. Thanks to the colorful performance, the artist’s popularity is growing at times.

Various TV shows are not complete without the participation of choreographers. There, experts are invited as consultants. In addition, choreographers can take part in the filming of the film. They are needed for staging concert numbers, which are included in the plot of the film. Dancers are direct participants in show business. And show business is a very profitable business. For small performances or staging a number, a person who is somehow connected with dancing receives an enviable fee. And the more famous the artist or dance director, the more solid he receives a fee.

Moreover, the demanded choreographer can afford to work where they pay more. People-dancers are not attached to one place. They can travel the world in search of a better life. And, as you know, where they make good money, life is better there. Not finding themselves in a particular environment, many dancers go to other places, for example, to a place where the entertainment industry is well developed.There they find something to their liking and housing.

So, as a choreographer, you can see many countries. The more people communicate, the more opportunities they get. With each new production of the show, a dance specialist gains invaluable experience. At the same time, he attends various master classes. The life of people who know how to arrange holidays is in full swing. Therefore, they do not even imagine how hard it is to sit in the office and do the same work. The life of a dancer is constant trips, training, rehearsals.

In continuation of the above paragraph, we can say that the life of the choreographer is in constant progress. Regular physical activity allows a person to stay in shape. This affects good mental state and physical health. Dancing is a pleasure, and if you still pay money for it, then this profession seems invaluable.

In addition, it is so nice to know that you are the owner of various letters and cups. If a person is talented, then he will definitely sooner or later gain recognition in a particular society. It is possible that the artist will become famous all over the world. He will be loved and respected everywhere. Famous dancers and choreographers never suffer from the thought that the chosen profession was imposed on them by their parents or by someone else. If a person has been engaged in dancing all his life, then he likes this activity. An enthusiastic specialist does not spend a lot of mental energy finding his own way. Work just brings joy and pleasure.

Any professional will always find his niche, especially a professional choreographer. With such opportunities, he can open his own educational institution and teach in it.

However, you should not think that the above profession has only one pluses. Remember that in any area there are certainly disadvantages that can scare off. We list them. Dancing profession is quite traumatic. Before becoming a professional, you need to go from a simple dancer to a dance teacher. During this time, a person can experience a large number of accidents, which quite often happen on stage or rehearsals. For example, a fall may occur due to careless movement. And the result will be injury. Mutilation can put an end to the career. In addition, all dance fans often have sore legs. It is on this part of the body that a big load goes. Corns and bruises from congestion are just a small part of the problems associated with heavy traffic.

Profession of choreographer - this is a job where a person needs to give all his best. Therefore, be aware that a creative process of this nature requires great mental and physical costs. Any dancer must have perfect physical fitness.. Otherwise, he will simply fall on stage from shortness of breath. The same applies to the director of dance numbers. He is not only obliged to explain all the moments of the dance with the help of words, but also to show complex movements. Rehearsals are often delayed until midnight. There is not much time for sleep, since in the morning the rehearsals continue with renewed vigor.

Only hard work and great talent can help achieve the goal. If you do not have enough patience and assertiveness, then do not go to choreographers. These people are forced to spend a lot of time at work. They literally live there. Many of them work for years without holidays and weekends. They have to spend their time arranging the leisure of others. There are no holidays for people in this profession. When they work, everyone else is resting.And this factor often affects family life. Therefore, most choreographers are either divorced or have no family at all.

To always be in trend you need to improve your skills. To do this, you need to constantly allocate time and money. Master classes are usually paid.

The choreographer’s duties include not only knowledge of various dance techniques, but also the ability to find a common language with his wards. This specialist always knows what each member of the team is. Therefore, he can easily choose a successful role for a particular artist.

In addition, the dance director works with any composition as a whole. And this means that he sees the whole amount of work, starting with the selection of participants in the show, endowing them with roles and ending with costumes and stage decoration. Only personal qualities will help the choreographer to combine several professions in his character at once: teacher, stage director, choreographer, and even a specialist in various genres (folk dances, pop, etc.). For this the employee must have a very high intelligence, have extensive experiencewhich will ensure the availability of professional skills.

To work with children, the choreographer will need to perform the following functions: to teach schoolchildren dances both individually and in groups, to prepare children for competitions, to plan training programs. The same list also includes such requirements as the availability of our own methodology, which allows us to convey complex information to students, and close cooperation with the parents of our students.

For example, many need to graduate from Latin American dance school, a dance school of modern choreography, and English or German courses.

To make demands to others, you yourself need to be an example to follow and have professional skills, which include the following criteria:

• ability to dance well;
• the ability to organize the creative process;
• the need to be a modern person and be able to teach at the modern level;
• the need to find a common language with any person, to be sociable;
• creative approach to work;
• competent writing and expression of your thoughts (remember, you bring enlightenment to the people);
• the ability to provide first aid (if a person suddenly has an injury or fainting);
• experience of individual lessons with a single student;
• knowledge of the teaching techniques of various dance styles (modern, jazz, forro, ballroom dance, samba, hip-hop, etc.);
• possession of impeccable hearing.

Any highly skilled worker must have a special character, including a choreographer. We list the important character traits of such a specialist:

• punctuality;
• creativity;
• attentiveness and responsibility;
• fast learner and reaction;
• energy;
• hard work.

In addition, conflicts often arise in creative teams. They need to be eliminated in time and not to allow more of such situations. And this moment requires a lot of mental expense.

Begin training from a very young age. The faster you send your child to special dance courses, the faster his abilities will develop. While the child is in school, he must attend a dance club. It will be even better if he undergoes training in a special educational institution where students are actively engaged in dance activities.

After graduation, you need to get a specialized higher education. If you graduate from a specialized institution, then this institution will issue a document of graduation. So, choosing a university, you should find out what specialties and directions a particular institution offers. Know that there is a general training course, but there are programs that focus on certain areas in dancing.

To enter after grade 9, you will need to provide a document on obtaining a general education and pass testing in the Russian language and literature. If you enter a university, you will need to successfully pass a creative competition and pass the exam in literature and the Russian language, as well as social science or history (in different universities the last exams alternate).

If you enroll in college after grade 9, then you will have to spend about 3 years in college. If you enter a university, then the training will last 5 years. You can also learn the course remotely. But, as a rule, diplomas of this kind are not in great demand. And this is not surprising, because the choreographer is a profession that requires practice.

Still, many need specific information. Let's give a list of universities that are waiting for talented applicants in St. Petersburg:

• produces graduates St. Petersburg State Institute of Culture;
• the most popular university is Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet;
• successful cultural workers in the direction of "specialist in dance mastery" is preparing Herzen Russian State Pedagogical University;
• dance specialists graduate St. Petersburg State Institute of Culture;
• You can study in your specialty in St. Petersburg State Conservatory Rimsky-Korsakov;
• various specialists graduate in St. Petersburg Humanitarian University of Trade Unions.

If we talk about Moscow, then we can note the following institutions.

• For 5 years, the training of teachers of dance skills has been carried out Moscow State Institute of Culture.
• The most serious student education is in Russian State University Kosygina.
• Russian University of Theater Arts is also called GITIS. In this institution for especially gifted people free training is provided. Specialists are trained here for further work in choreography.
• Institute of Contemporary Art - Another great choice for applicants.
• Specialists in various fields of dance mastery graduate Moscow State Academy.