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choreologist

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Choreologists are specialised creators of dance in specific styles or traditions, such as ethnic dance, early dance or baroque dance. Their work is contextualised historically and sociologically as an expression of the human group that developed it. Choreologists analyse dance from intrinsic aspects: theory, practice and epistemology of movements in itself. They also study dance from the extrinsic perspective: the social, ethnological, etnographical and sociological context in which dance is developed.

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Competences
42
Groups
4
Essential
26
Optional
16

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 3 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

1 competence
art-historical values

The historical and artistic values implied in examples of one's branch of art.

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Cross-sector

2 competences
intellectual property law

The regulations that govern the set of rights protecting products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.

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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.

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Essential skills and competences 23 competences

Occupation specific

3 competences
act as a resource person in dance

Act as an expert consultant for choreographers, programmers, venues, conservatories, and other relevant institutions.

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draw up choreography

Document and preserve the choreography of a production, the choreographer’s intention and vision.

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log changes in choreography

Indicate any changes in choreography during a production and correct errors in notation.

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Sector-specific

17 competences
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.

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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

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create choreographic material

Create movements, choreographic sequences or sections, and links in between them.

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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.

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describe artistic experience

Take into consideration other areas of expertise or experience and identify elements relevant to your artistic approach.

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develop codified movements

Identify codified movements to be used. Use and demonstrate codified movements to the performers.

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develop the physical language

Analyse and improve the choreographic movements and physical language, following the directions of the choreographer, scene director, etc.

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evaluate art quality

Correctly evaluate the quality of art objects, artefacts, photographs and documents.

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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.

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interpret artistic intentions

Interpret the artistic intentions of the author.

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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.

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manage artistic career

Present and promote one's artistic approach and position one's work in target markets.

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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.

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notate different dances

Use dance noting techniques to notate different forms of dance.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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create 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.

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work with broad variety of personalities

Be flexible and work with a broad mix of personalities.

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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.

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Optional knowledge 1 competence

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Cross-sector

1 competence
body language

Notice and interpret the non-verbal signals that people send out with their body, including yourself.

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Optional skills and competences 15 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
clarify how various components work together

Evaluate the degree to which the components of the artistic work are harmonised. Look for solutions when needed and propose adjustments.

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Sector-specific

12 competences
analyse music score

Analysing the score, form, themes and structure of a piece of music.

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contribute to an artistic approach

Contribute to the development of an artistic approach. Help the choreographer develop his or her artistic intent, grasping the work's identity, participating in the creative process.

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contribute to the choreographer's process of reflection

Help choreographers develop their reflection. Suggest readings. Refer to the work of visual artists, filmmakers, performing artists, composers and sound designers, and suggest potential resource persons.

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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.

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develop proposed choreographic language

Rehearse and develop the artistic, choreographic, dramatic and interactional concepts to embody them in the artistic performance.

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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.

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manage artistic project

Manage an artistic project. Determine project needs. Establish partnerships. Manage the budget, schedule, contractual agreements and assess the project.

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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.

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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.

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study community as a target community

Employ appropriate research activities to find out about this specific community as potential/target market. Identify their specific needs, the dance style, roles and relationships and communication systems employed previously to cover these needs. Research the importance of values, policies or language that are relevant to communicating with them.

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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.

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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.

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Cross-sector

2 competences
create 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.

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show 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.

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