Choreographer

What Do They Do?

  • When you watch a dance (solo or group) in a stage or in a video, everything looks perfect.
  • Someone teaches each steps and coordinated every movement.
  • That person is called a Choreographer.
  • 👉 In simple words: Choreographers create dance steps and teach performers how to dance together.

🎓 How to Become a Choreographer

The courses to pursue this career are given below :

These beginner-level courses help students learn dance basics, rhythm, movement coordination, stage confidence, and performance skills.

Certificate in Dance Choreography

Duration: 3 – 6 Months

Eligibility: Class 10 Pass

Entrance Exam: Direct Admission / Practical Audition

Diploma in Dance & Performing Arts

Duration: 1 – 2 Years

Eligibility: Class 10 Pass

Entrance Exam: Direct Admission / Basic Fitness Test

📝 Exam Details

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Direct Admission Audition

Note: Most beginner dance and choreography courses after 10th focus on practical performance skills and do not require national-level entrance exams.

These undergraduate programs help students improve dance techniques, choreography, stage performance, creative direction, and team coordination skills.

Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) in Dance

Duration: 3 – 4 Years

Eligibility: 10+2 Pass (Any stream)

Entrance Exam: CUET UG / Audition

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Dance

Duration: 3 – 4 Years

Eligibility: 10+2 Pass (Any stream)

Entrance Exam: CUET UG / University Exam / Meri Based / Audition

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Dance

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility: 10+2 Pass

Entrance Exam: Merit-Based Admission / Audition

📝 Exam Details

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CUET UG Audition University Entrance Exam Merit-Based Admission

Note: Most dance and choreography degree programs after 12th include practical auditions to test rhythm, coordination, flexibility, and stage performance.

These advanced programs help dancers master choreography, stage direction, creative leadership, and professional performance techniques.

Master of Performing Arts (MPA) in Dance

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: BPA or Graduate with dance experience

Entrance Exam: University Entrance Test & Practical Audition

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Dance

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: BFA or equivalent to Bachelor's Degree

Entrance Exam: University Entrance Test & Practical Audition

Master of Arts (MA) in Dance

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in dance

Entrance Exam: University Entrance Test & Practical Audition

Post Graduate Diploma in Choreography / Dance

Duration: 1 – 2 Years

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree (Dance / Performing Arts or equivalent)

Entrance Exam: Merit Based / Practical Audition

Ph.D in Dance

Duration: 3-6 Years

Eligibility: Master's Degree in Dance

Entrance Exam: UGC-NET / University Entrance Exam

📝 Exam Details

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University Entrance Exam Audition Merit Based UGC-NET

Note: Most postgraduate choreography programs focus heavily on practical performance, choreography creation, and stage leadership skills.

Note:

(Age limits, marks, and admission process may vary depending on the college or state.

Below are some colleges that offer these courses.

These courses are available in many colleges and universities across India. You can choose colleges based on your location, budget, and entrance exams.)

🏛️ Colleges offering these courses in India

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After Class 10

Bharathi Vidyapeeth, Pune Parul University, Vadodara Parul University, Vadodara REVA University, Bengaluru National Council of Taining Academy (NCTA), West Bengal Kathak Kendra (National Institute of Kathak Dance), New Delhi

After Class 12

Rajkumari Indira Singh Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya (RISKSV), Chhattisgarh Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara Parul University, Vadodara Annamalai University, Tamilnadu Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya (University of Mumbai), Mumbai Kerala Kalamandalam, Thrissur Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune St.Teresa's College, Kerala Parul University, Bengaluru

After Graduation

Parul University, Vadodara Jain University, Bengaluru Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya, Maharashtra Annamalai University, Tamilnadu Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune Christ University, Bengaluru Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai Tamil Nadu Council for Open and Distance Learning (TCODL) University of Hyderabad, Telangana Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, Kerala
STEP 1

Imagine you are working as a Choreographer.

STEP 2

You create dance steps, plan routines, and guide dancers during practice.

STEP 3

You choreograph performances for movies, stage shows, music videos, or competitions.

STEP 4

If this excites you, this career may suit you.

Where do Choreographers work? (Job Roles + Growth)

Choreographers work in : Movies, Television programs, Music videos, Live stage shows, Theatre productions, Dance performances, Advertisements, and other Entertainment productions.

🔵 Beginner Roles

Assistant Choreographer

(After Certificate / Online Course)

Helps choreographers teach and manage dance rehearsals.

Junior Movement Coach

(After Diploma / Performing Arts Course)

Teaches basic dance moves and performance skills.

🔵 Mid-Level Roles

Independent Choreographer

(After Degree / Experience)

Creates dance routines for shows and music videos.

Studio Choreographer

(After Diploma / Degree + Experience)

Designs dance routines and trains dance groups.

🟣 Advanced Roles

Film / Stage Choreographer

(After PG Program + Experience)

Directs dance performances for films and stage shows.

Artistic Director

(After Advanced Degree + Experience)

Leads dance teams and manages creative performances.

Global Film Industries

They hire choreographers for movies, music videos, and stage performances.

OTT & Streaming Platforms

They need choreographers for global dance shows and entertainment content.

International Dance Studios

They train performers and create routines for competitions and events.

Global Talent Agencies

They connect choreographers with worldwide dance projects and tours.

(Click Yes or No for each question)

1. Do you enjoy dancing or watching dance performances?

2. Have you ever created your own dance steps?

3. Do you enjoy teaching dance moves to others?

4. Imagine you are working as a Choreographer for a music video. There is a scene where the hero and other dancers are performing together. You have to teach the dance steps to them. First, you create the steps for the song and then teach those steps to the dancers. You make sure that everyone is doing each step properly and in coordination. When the music video is released, viewers see the dance moves you created. Do you like this type of work?

5. A group of students is taking part in a dance competition. They approach you to help prepare their performance. You choose a song and create dance steps that match the music. You teach the steps to the students and help them perform together. On the day of the competition, they perform the routine you created on stage. Does this type of work interest you?