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Dance Choreographer. BY : RUBBIE JONES. WHAT THEY DO. Dancers and choreographers use movements to express ideas and stories in performances. There are many types of dance, such as ballet, modern dance, tap, and jazz. THINKING. WORK ENVIORMENT .
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Dance Choreographer BY : RUBBIE JONES
WHAT THEY DO • Dancers and choreographers use movements to express ideas and stories in performances. There are many types of dance, such as ballet, modern dance, tap, and jazz. THINKING
WORK ENVIORMENT • About 40 percent of dancers work in performing arts companies, and about 78 percent of choreographers work in other schools and instruction, which include dance and fine arts schools. Dancers have one of the highest rates of on-the-job injuries.
HOW TO BECOME ONE • Education and training requirements vary with the type of dancer; however, all dancers need many years of formal training. Nearly all choreographers began their careers as dancers.
ABOUT THE MONEY $$$ • The median hourly wage of dancers was $13.16 in May 2010. The median hourly wage of choreographers was $18.11 in May 2013
JOB OUTLOOK • Employment of dancers and choreographers is projected to grow 18 percent, about as fast as the average for all occupations. They are expected to face intense competition for jobs because there are many more people who want to become professional dancers and choreographers than there are positions available
SIMULAR OCCUPASIONS • Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of dancers and choreographers with similar occupations
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