Choreographer: description, advantages and disadvantages of the profession

Many people enjoy watching various dance shows, ballet performances and other concert performances. But few people think about what kind of work is going on behind the scenes before we see colorful dance performances. The profession of a choreographer is always overshadowed when it comes to great performance. However, everyone understands that without the correct setting of the number, flawless performance 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 variety performances is called a choreographer. Dance teachers can also be referred to this category. 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, dancing began to be regarded as an entertainment moment for the rich. Since then, various compositional numbers have been staged. People liked them very much, so the dance industry developed rapidly.

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:

• teach acting to students;
• improve technique;
• put a number of collective and individual numbers;
• choose costumes for artists;
• hold a rehearsal;
• 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.The one who has connected his life with dancing is a graceful and creative person. but first you need to get a special education... You cannot 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. Oriental dance teachers have the opportunity to embody their creativity in dance and earn good money. This direction today is very popular both among the adult population and among the youth.... It takes a lot of effort for a teacher to teach a girl to do belly dancing. But it's worth it. Grateful students are happy to demonstrate their talents. Many of the fair sex are engaged in this area 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 profit, you need to pay attention to your desires. Remember that a creative person is a person who requires special treatment. 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: become a dance director. It should be noted that dance teachers make good money. Today it is very fashionable to stage a variety of dance numbers at weddings., as well as at various festive events. People are happy to learn the movements to make their celebration unforgettable. And this is not surprising, since the 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 its relevance. It's no secret that people have begun to live better. And if a person does not need anything, he wants to watch various shows and participate in them. In order for the number to be in demand, it must be well supplied. And this can only be done by a professional. Therefore, at the moment, even the most famous singers use dance groups to create their numbers... Thanks to the colorful performance, the artist's popularity grows exponentially.

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

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

So, working as a choreographer, you can see many countries... The more a person communicates, the more opportunities he gets. With each new production of the show, the 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 monotonous work. The life of a dancer is constant travel, training, rehearsals.

In continuation of the above point, we can say that the life of a choreographer takes place in constant movement forward. Regular physical activity allows a person to stay fit. This affects good mental health and physical health. Dancing is already a pleasure, and if you pay money for it, then this profession seems priceless.

In addition, it is so nice to know that you are the owner of various certificates and cups. If a person is talented, then sooner or later he will definitely receive recognition in a certain society. It is quite 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 their chosen profession was imposed on them by their parents or someone else. If a person has been dancing all his life, then he likes this activity. A keen professional does not spend a lot of mental energy trying to find his 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 there.

However, one should not think that the above profession has only one advantage. Remember that in any area there will certainly be disadvantages that can scare away. Let's list them. The dance profession is quite traumatic... Before becoming a professional, you need to go from a simple dancer to a dance teacher. During this time, a large number of accidents can happen to a person, which quite often happen on stage or at rehearsals. For example, a fall may occur due to careless movement. And the result is injury. Injury can put a fat point on a career. In addition, all dance lovers often have pain in their legs. It is on this part of the body that a large load is placed. Calluses and bruising from overuse are just a few of the problems associated with heavy traffic.

Choreographer's profession - this is a job where a person needs to give all the best... Therefore, know that a creative process of this nature requires a lot of mental and physical costs. Every dancer must have perfect physical fitness.... Otherwise, he will simply fall on the stage from shortness of breath. The same applies to the dance director. He is not only obliged to explain all the moments of the dance with the help of words, but also to show complex movements himself. Rehearsals are often delayed until midnight. Little time is left for sleep, as in the morning the rehearsals continue with renewed vigor.

Only hard work and great talent can help you achieve your goal. If you do not have enough patience and assertiveness, then you should not go to the choreographers.... These people are forced to spend a lot of time at work. They literally live there. Many of them have been working for years without vacations or days off. They are forced to spend their time in order to arrange the leisure of others. There are no holidays for people of 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... This requires the constant allocation of 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 their wards. This specialist always knows what each member of the team is like. Therefore, he can easily choose a successful role for a certain artist.

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

To work with children, the choreographer will need to perform the following functions: teach dance to schoolchildren, both individually and in groups, prepare children for competitions, plan educational programs... To the same list it is necessary to include such requirements as the presence of one's own methodology, which makes it possible to convey complex information to the students, and close cooperation with the parents of their students.

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

To put forward demands to others, you yourself need to be a role model and have professional skills, which include the following criteria:

• the ability to dance well;
• the ability to organize the creative process;
• the need to be a modern person and be able to teach at a 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 techniques for teaching various dance styles (modern, jazz, forro, ballroom dance, samba, hip-hop, etc.);
• possession of perfect hearing.

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

• punctuality;
• creativity;
• attentiveness and responsibility;
• quick learning and reaction;
• energy;
• hard work.

In addition, conflicts often arise in creative teams. They must be eliminated in time and no more such situations allowed. And this moment requires great mental costs.

They start learning from an early age. The sooner you send your child to special dance courses, the faster his abilities will develop. While the child is in school, he should 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 leaving school, 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, when choosing a university, you should find out what specialties and directions this or that institution offers. Know that there is a general training course, and there are programs that focus on specific areas in dance.

To enter after the 9th grade, you will need to provide a document on obtaining a general education and take a test 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 studies or history (in different universities, the last exams alternate).

If you enter college after grade 9, you will have to spend about 3 years in college. If you enter a university, 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 a choreographer is a profession that requires practice.

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

• specialists produce Saint Petersburg State Institute of Culture;
• the most demanded university is Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet;
• successful cultural workers in the direction of "dance master" prepares Russian State Pedagogical University named after Herzen;
• dance specialists produce Saint Petersburg State Institute of Culture;
• you can study in the specialty in St. Petersburg State Conservatory named after Rimsky-Korsakov;
• various specialists are trained in St. Petersburg Humanitarian University of Trade Unions.

If we talk about Moscow, then the following establishments can be noted.

• The training of teachers of dance mastery has been carried out for 5 years by Moscow State Institute of Culture.
• The most serious training of students is carried out in Russian State University. Kosygin.
• Russian University of Theater Arts is also called GITIS... In this institution for especially gifted people, a free study is provided. It trains specialists for further work in choreography.
• Institute of Contemporary Art Is another great choice for applicants.
• Specialists of different directions in dance mastery are graduated Moscow State Academy.