Lead Choreographer: Shape Vision, Lead Dancers, Tour

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Travel opportunities for touring

Complimentary tickets to performances

Professional development funding

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Lead Choreographer to spearhead dance and movement direction for mainstage productions, touring shows, and special engagements. You will develop original choreography, guide rehearsals, and uphold high artistic standards.

The ideal candidate leads with vision across classical, contemporary, jazz, and other styles, while mentoring dancers and collaborating with directors and designers to realize an overarching concept.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional choreographer experience with theatre/dance work.
• Mastery of multiple dance genres: classical, contemporary, jazz.
• Ability to create emotionally resonant movement sequences.
• Experience leading and motivating dance ensembles.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology and safe dance practices.
• Excellent visual and spatial reasoning.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Dance/Choreography/Theatre desirable.
• Deep understanding of theatrical production and stagecraft.

Responsibilities

• Create original choreography for mainstage productions, touring shows, and special engagements.
• Collaborate with directors, designers, and other creative team members to establish the artistic concept.
• Lead and mentor a company of professional dancers, providing clear direction during rehearsals.
• Teach dance technique classes, ensuring dancers maintain and improve their physical capabilities.
• Research and integrate diverse choreographic styles and influences to enrich productions.
• Manage rehearsal schedules and choreographic budgets effectively.
• Oversee staging and staging continuity of all choreographed sequences.
• Contribute to casting decisions by assessing dancer suitability for roles and styles.
• Develop movement vocabulary and characterisation for performers beyond traditional dance roles.
• Stay current with trends and innovations in choreography and the performing arts globally.

Skills

Choreography

Dance genres

Leadership

Rehearsals

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Dance

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Lead Choreographer to spearhead dance and movement direction for mainstage productions, touring shows, and special engagements. You will develop original choreography, guide rehearsals, and uphold high artistic standards.

The ideal candidate leads with vision across classical, contemporary, jazz, and other styles, while mentoring dancers and collaborating with directors and designers to realize an overarching concept.