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Choreographer jobs are open across performing arts, entertainment, film and television, and education, at every level from assistant choreographer to director of movement, with specializations in ballet, commercial dance, and theatrical staging. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Dance Instructor – Group Classes (Children, Teens & Young Adults)
Company: Joe's Academy of Music (JAM)
Location: Queens, NY & Partner School Locations
Job Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Job Description
Joe's Academy of Music is seeking an energetic, creative, and experienced Dance Instructor to lead engaging group dance classes for students of all ages, from early childhood through adulthood.
We are looking for a versatile educator who can teach multiple dance styles, develop choreography, and create an encouraging, inclusive environment for dancers of varying experience levels.
Instructional opportunities include group classes at our academy, school-based programs, workshops, and student performances.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead structured group dance classes for children, teenagers, and adults.
- Teach a variety of styles, including hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, ballet, African, Caribbean, and creative movement, based on expertise.
- Develop age-appropriate lesson plans, choreography, and class activities.
- Lead warm-ups, stretching, conditioning, and movement exercises.
- Prepare groups for recitals, showcases, and special performances.
- Adapt instruction to different skill levels and learning needs.
- Maintain effective classroom management and a safe, supportive environment.
- Communicate professionally with students, families, school staff, and JAM administration.
- Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and consistency.
Qualifications
- Previous experience teaching group dance classes.
- Experience working with children, teenagers, and/or adults.
- Proficiency in multiple dance styles preferred.
- Strong choreography, musicality, and classroom management skills.
- Experience in school-based programs, dance studios, or performing arts organizations preferred.
- Dance degree, certification, or equivalent professional experience preferred.
- Availability to travel to assigned partner schools as needed.
- Ability to complete required background checks and school clearance procedures.
What We Offer
- Flexible, part-time group teaching opportunities.
- Opportunities to lead youth and adult dance programs.
- School-based and community performing arts programs.
- Opportunities to choreograph student performances and showcases.
- A creative, collaborative teaching environment.
Join JAM and inspire students of all ages through movement, creativity, and dance!
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in choreographer jobs.
- Demonstrated experience choreographing for live stage, film, or television productions
- Proficiency in multiple dance techniques such as ballet, jazz, contemporary, or hip-hop
- Ability to teach and direct performers across varied skill levels and backgrounds
- Experience collaborating with directors, music supervisors, and production designers
- Strong knowledge of music theory and the ability to interpret music structurally for movement
- Bachelor's degree in dance, theater arts, or a related performing arts discipline
Tips for Your Choreographer Job Search
Tailor your reel to each genre
A single demo reel rarely works across ballet, commercial, and theatrical choreographer openings. Cut separate reels for each genre you're targeting so hiring directors see work that directly matches what they're casting or staffing.
List credits with ensemble size and context
Your resume should name each production, the number of performers you directed, and the venue or platform where it ran. Casting directors and artistic directors scan for scale of work, not just titles.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists choreographer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search for openings by production type
Job titles vary widely: movement director, dance captain, resident choreographer, and lead choreographer often describe the same kind of role. Search multiple terms so you don't miss postings that match your experience but use different language.
Prepare a movement vocabulary statement
Many choreographer interviews include a brief written or verbal question about your creative process. Write a two-to-three sentence description of your movement vocabulary before you apply, so you're not inventing it under pressure in a callback or final interview.
Negotiate rehearsal and production timeline terms
Choreographer contracts often specify rehearsal hours, tech week obligations, and restaging rights separately from base pay. Review these terms before signing and clarify who owns the work after the production closes, especially for original pieces.
Choreographer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most choreographers?
DivaDance, Next Step Dance Studio, and Bella Ballet are hiring the most choreographers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to cluster around entertainment production centers, performing arts organizations, and large regional theater companies.
How many choreographer jobs are remote?
About 0% of choreographer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most dance and movement work. Remote roles are most common in choreography consulting, online dance education, and video production projects where movement direction happens through pre-recorded or virtual formats.
How do you become a choreographer?
Most choreographers build their careers through years of performance training followed by assistant choreographer work under established directors. Formal training in dance technique is foundational, and many develop original work through community theater, student productions, or independent showcases. Building a documented credit history and a strong reel across multiple productions is what moves candidates into lead choreographer roles.
How do you get hired as a choreographer with little experience?
Start by assisting on productions, even unpaid, to build credits and get your name in front of artistic directors. Community theater, student films, and local dance companies regularly need choreographic help and are more open to emerging talent than major productions. Document every project with video, name the ensemble size, and list it on your resume the same way a veteran would.
What does the choreographer interview process look like?
Most choreographer hiring processes begin with a reel review and a phone screen with an artistic director or production manager. Finalists are often asked to lead a brief movement session with performers or present a concept for a specific production number. Some employers also include a creative conversation about your process, influences, and how you collaborate with directors and designers before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to choreographer jobs?
You can find and apply to choreographer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and genre background, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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