Dancer or choreographer - job market

As a dancer and choreographer, you’ll enjoy designing steps and using movement to entertain and tell a story for a live audience or recorded performance. Learn more about a career in dance and choreography, find out what it involves and what you’ll need to study and do to get a role.

See what opportunities are out there below.

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Who are the top employers of dancers and choreographers?

Many dancers and choreographers are freelance, so you’ll need to promote yourself in different ways using your networks.

You might find opportunities with:
  • Performing dance companies
  • Clubs, cabarets, and cruise ships in the UK and abroad
  • Musical theatres in London or on tour
  • Community dance organisations

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