Choreographer Resume

A choreographer is the person who teaches different dancing techniques, like tap dancing, ballet, hip-hop dancing, lyrical or theatre dancing. Choreography represents the art of designing a combination of movement with specified motion and form. Choreographers can work in different industries and can teach dancing in colleges and universities, dance studios, or dance schools. They can perform in art companies like theater or opera companies.

The main duty of a choreographer is to teach dancers to interpret different types of dances and to transform the dances into a final performance. Choreographers can either have complete control and can decide what types of dances should one perform, or can work in collaboration with movement directors for robotic or other types of movements.

The personal information section is the first thing you have to add in your choreographer resume. Mention your name, address, phone number and e-mail address. The following section has to contain the introduction where you can say a few things on what the choreographer position means to you. Add a qualification summary where you emphasize your skills and qualifications that are applicable to the position you are applying for.

The following section in your resume has to be your education. This section needs to be dedicated to your artistic training. Mention schools, colleges, and universities you have attended. In this section, you can also list the additional workshops, classes or courses you have attended.

The following section of the resume is the working history. In the working experience section, add positions that are relevant to the position you are applying for, like choreographer or dance teacher in different universities, schools or other establishments.

Personal Details

Birth Date: 15.08.1980
Nationality: American
Marital Status: Married

Introduction

Choreography is an art and a passion of mine. My extensive experience in creating dance plays and in teaching dance is proof of my dedication to this art.

Objective

Seeking a position as a choreographer in a company where I can use my knowledge, experience and artistic skills to perform the art of dancing.

Summary

With remarkable experience in dance teaching and with excellent time management and leadership skills, I am highly qualified for the position your company is offering.

Skills/Competences

• Excellent communication, time management, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Knowledge about dancing techniques, costumes, music and lighting
• Ability to compose a dance in order to suggest a story and to express feelings

Career History

Choreographer, Spurs Dance Club, Michigan 2008-present

Duties and Responsibilities

• Designed and supervised dance performance
• Created stage presentation
• Created original dance moves for ballets and musicals

Choreographer, Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 2006-2008

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinated dancers and supervised production
• Auditioned performers for dance parts
• Created dance movements to suggest story and to interpret emotion

Dance teacher, Michigan College of Beauty, 2004-2006

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach students hip hop, jazz, and tap dances
• Choreographed new types of dances on a weekly basis

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Dance, Oakland University, Michigan
• One year course in dance: Hope College, Michigan

Achievements

Trained approximately 200 dancers in jazz, modern, ballet, tap and creative dance

Areas of interest

• Ballet dancing
• Tap dancing

References

Reference available upon request