Senior Choreographer

ORCHID ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 61,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

ORCHID ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Senior Choreographer to lead artistic direction, design and execution of dance routines for live performances, mentoring dancers and coordinating with creative and technical teams.

You will manage rehearsals, plan warm-ups and conditioning, lead auditions, cast talent, and ensure safety standards while adapting to venue constraints.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional background as a Choreographer, Dance Captain, or Lead Performer in live theatre or entertainment productions.
• Strong mastery across multiple dance styles (contemporary, commercial, jazz, theatrical, or traditional).
• Proven experience teaching, directing, and cleaning complex routines for large ensembles.

Responsibilities

• Create original dance choreography aligned with show themes and musical scores.
• Develop dynamic staging, blocking, formations, and transitions for soloists and ensembles.
• Plan, direct, and manage daily rehearsal schedules; teach choreography and clean routines.
• Lead warm-up sessions, technique drills, and conditioning to prevent injuries.
• Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and performance critiques for precision and expressiveness.
• Select, train, and integrate captains and understudies to ensure readiness.
• Collaborate with costume, lighting, audio, and stage teams to integrate movement with tech elements.
• Ensure safety standards and venue constraints are respected during rehearsals and performances.

Skills

Leadership

Choreography

Rehearsal management

Talent casting

Auditions

Dancer coaching

Job description

Role Overview

The Senior Choreographer leads the artistic direction, design, and execution of dance routines and staged movement for live performances and entertainment productions. This role manages rehearsals, mentors dancers, collaborates with creative and technical teams, and ensures all choreography is performed to the highest artistic, synchronized, and safety standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Artistic Creation & Choreography Design

Conceptualise, create, and adapt original dance choreography and movement sequences aligned with show themes and musical scores.

Develop dynamic staging, blocking, formations, and transitions for soloists, ensembles, and featured performers.

Incorporate artistic feedback from directors, producers, and show managers to refine and elevate performance quality.

Rehearsal Direction & Performer Training

Plan, direct, and manage daily rehearsal schedules to teach choreography and clean routines.

Lead warm-up sessions, technique drills, and conditioning to prevent performer injuries and ensure physical readiness.

Provide continuous feedback, coaching, and performance critiques to achieve precision, synchronization, and expressive delivery across the cast.

Select, train, and integrate dance captains, understudies, and replacement performers to ensure operational readiness.

Production & Stage Coordination

Collaborate with costume designers, lighting technicians, audio engineers, and stage managers to integrate movement seamlessly with technical elements.

Ensure dance movements accommodate stage dimensions, costume constraints, props, and safety parameters.

Supervise stage floor runs, cue transitions, and dress rehearsals, making real-time adjustments as necessary.

Auditions & Talent Management

Lead auditions, talent casting, and skill assessments to select dancers and performers for upcoming productions.

Monitor cast attendance, punctuality, and discipline during rehearsals and live show seasons.

Ensure all rehearsal and stage practices strictly comply with venue workplace safety and health standards.

Requirements

Extensive professional background as a Choreographer, Dance Captain, or Lead Performer in live theatre, entertainment venues, or commercial productions.

Strong mastery across multiple dance styles (e.g., contemporary, commercial, jazz, theatrical, or traditional styles relevant to the venue).

Proven experience teaching, directing, and cleaning complex routines for large ensemble casts.

Strong communication, leadership, and rehearsal management abilities.

Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, aligned with production schedules.