art-historical values
The historical and artistic values implied in examples of one's branch of art.
Choreographers create sequences of movements in which motion, form or both are specified. Some choreographers also take up the role of coordinating, teaching and rehearsing performers in the production of the choreography. They can also act as a movement coach for actors.
Competences and skills
49 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
2 competencesintellectual property law
The regulations that govern the set of rights protecting products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.
labour legislation
Legislation, on a national or international level, that governs labour conditions in various fields between labour parties such as the government, employees, employers, and trade unions.
Essential skills and competences 30 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencesdevelop a choreographic language
Develop movements by defining physical research parameters and use improvisational skills. Ensure that dancers and performers fully understand the selected choreographic elements and make full use of unique qualities of each performer. Develop a vocabulary based on instructions and the use of codified movements. Create a vocabulary based on a gestual signature, based on improvisations, based on creative parameters and production constraints.
develop a choreographic work
Draw on your imagination to develop new choreographic work. Identify one or several key ideas and develop them. Generate artistic content and create movement sequences. Orchestrate the components of the work and finalise it.
ensure longevity of choreography
Update a work for a remount or transpose the work from one location to another. Ensure that a video recording is made, that the integrity of the work is respected and that elements associated with the work are preserved.
Sector-specific
23 competencesassemble an artistic team
Bring together an artistic team, after identifying the needs, looking for candidates, conducting interviews and aligning on the conditions of the project.
be a role model in community arts
Take responsibility for your physical and emotional wellbeing as a role model for your group. Care for the wellbeing of your participants while leading them in a dance session.
create a work environment where performers can develop their potential
Ensure that performers are well prepared and closely guided in each work session. Ask performers for feedback about the work sessions and take it into account
create choreographic material
Create movements, choreographic sequences or sections, and links in between them.
define artistic approach
Define your own artistic approach by analysing your previous work and your expertise, identifying the components of your creative signature, and starting from these explorations to describe your artistic vision.
describe artistic experience
Take into consideration other areas of expertise or experience and identify elements relevant to your artistic approach.
design flying movements
Design flying movements for artists in a live performance.
develop an artistic framework
Develop a specific framework for research, creation and completion of artistic work.
develop codified movements
Identify codified movements to be used. Use and demonstrate codified movements to the performers.
develop methods for choreographic integration
Develop methods to pass on your choreographic style or signature to the performers. Define a mode of transmission. Select the necessary tools.
develop proposed choreographic language
Rehearse and develop the artistic, choreographic, dramatic and interactional concepts to embody them in the artistic performance.
develop the physical language
Analyse and improve the choreographic movements and physical language, following the directions of the choreographer, scene director, etc.
identify performers' needs
Identify performer's needs, considering the strengths and weaknesses of each performer, and the specific needs for each role or part. Take into account performers' health and safety.
maintain safe working conditions in performing arts
Verify the technical aspects of your workspace, costumes, props, etc. Eliminate potential hazards in your work space or performance. Intervene actively in cases of accidents or illness.
manage artistic career
Present and promote one's artistic approach and position one's work in target markets.
monitor art scene developments
Monitor artistic events, trends, and other developments. Read recent art publications in order to develop ideas and to keep in touch with relevant art world activities.
prepare performance training session
Prepare a training session for performers. Take into account the training goal, the training space, and performers' health and safety.
rehearse artist fly movements
Help the artist rehearse their flying movements using the appropriate equipment.
train artists in flying
Train artists in operating fly harnesses and flying systems/rehearse fly movements.
understand the architecture of a live performance
Identify the choreographic structure of a live performance work. Be aware of sequences, sections, parts and rhythmic structure.
understand the conceptual dimension of a live performance
Identify the main ideas of a live performance work by analysing choreographic sequences and the emphasis placed on different components of the work. Detect references of a literary, visual, philosophical, or scientific nature.
understand the emotional dimension of a performance
Identify the specific aspects of a cast and the emotions elicited by the performers' physical transformations. Sense the emotional charge of choreographic sequences, the arrangement of elements, in the use of space. Identify the emotional curve.
understand the physical language of a live performance
Decipher the meaning of movements in various choreographic sequences, and interpret the body language used.
Cross-sector
4 competencescreate new fight sequences
Observe participants in groups or one by one to identify their potential. Create new movements tailored to make full use of performers' potential.
manage personal professional development
Take responsibility for lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Engage in learning to support and update professional competence. Identify priority areas for professional development based on reflection about own practice and through contact with peers and stakeholders. Pursue a cycle of self-improvement and develop credible career plans.
research
work with broad variety of personalities
Be flexible and work with a broad mix of personalities.
work with respect for own safety
Apply the safety rules according to training and instruction and based on a solid understanding of the prevention measures and risks to your own personal health and safety.
Optional skills and competences 16 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
15 competencesanalyse music score
Analysing the score, form, themes and structure of a piece of music.
correct potentially harmful movements
Recognise when a particpant performs a movement that could cause short or long term damage to the body. Respond with verbal instructions and/or physical demonstration to ensure competence is achieved.
demonstrate specialisation in a dance tradition
Demonstrate an embodied understanding of dance and dance-making, and an informed artistic viewpoint of your chosen dance style, that enables you to reconstruct or create a choreographic work fully immersed in your selected dance tradition.
demonstrate technical expertise of your dance style
Demonstrate, describe or correct movement with your participants to enable them learn about their body and the dance style one is delivering in the participants. Compose and structure dance with the participants in the chosen dance style. Communicate the creative and compositional skills and experience and their relevance to the target market.
identify requirements of the work in the artistic performance
Identify the expectations of the choreographer and artistic director. Identify physical, musical, theatrical and vocal requirements, related to the artistic work, fight action, set and stage, etc.
inspire enthusiasm for dance
Encourage and enable people, especially children, to become involved in dance and to understand and appreciate it, either privately or in public contexts.
manage artistic project
Manage an artistic project. Determine project needs. Establish partnerships. Manage the budget, schedule, contractual agreements and assess the project.
match needs of target community with your skills
Match the needs of your researched target community to your skills as a dance leader. Practice self-awareness and an honest appraisal of your skills.
notate different dances
Use dance noting techniques to notate different forms of dance.
practise flying movements
Practise flying movements using the appropriate equipment in vertical dance choreography.
read dance scores
Read and note dance scores (if the choreography is notated or is reconstructed from a historical approach).
select music for performance
Select pieces of music for a live performance. Consider factors such as ensemble abilities, availability of scores and the need for musical variety.
stimulate performers' imagination
Use inspirational artifacts and creative methods to stimulate the performers' imagination. Provide the performers with the necessary documentation. Stimulate performers' imagination involved in live performances, theater, film, and entertainment. Professionals in these fields work to inspire and enhance the creativity and imagination of actors, musicians, dancers, and other performers.
teach dance
Instruct students in the theory and practice of dance, recreationally or with the aim of assisting them in pursuing a future career in this field. Deliver correcting instructions that support difference and pay attention to ethical codes of conduct around touch, personal space, and appropriate pedagogic methods as a tool to foster participants.
work in an international environment
Guide your career to an international level which often requires the ability to interact, relate and communicate with individuals from different cultures.
Cross-sector
1 competenceshow intercultural awareness
Show sensibility towards cultural differences by taking actions which facilitate positive interaction between international organisations, between groups or individuals of different cultures, and to promote integration in a community.