Senior Choreographer for Live Performance Productions

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg seeks a seasoned Senior Choreographer to design and direct original movement for live stage shows, theatre, and corporate events. You will translate directors’ visions into dynamic performances and lead rehearsals with professional dancers and actors.

With at least 8 years of experience, you will mentor junior choreographers, manage schedules, and collaborate with costume and stage teams to ensure safe, spectacular movement across venues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dance, Choreography, Theatre Arts or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years in professional choreography with live stage productions.
• Ability to create diverse styles for different performance genres.
• Strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and create original choreography for live performance projects.
• Collaborate with directors to interpret artistic vision through movement.
• Develop movement vocabulary aligned with character, story and theme.
• Teach and rehearse choreography with performers, giving clear direction.
• Adapt choreography to venue needs and performer skill levels.
• Work with costume designers to ensure movement complements attire.
• Ensure safety and visual impact of choreographic work.
• Stage and block movement sequences in the performance space.
• Stay current with trends in dance and choreography across genres.
• Mentor junior choreographers and dance captains.

Skills

Choreography

Dance styles

Leadership

Teaching / coaching

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dance or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier live performance production company, is seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Choreographer to join their dynamic team in Rustenburg, North West . This role is essential for conceptualizing, developing, and executing exceptional choreography for a variety of live shows, including theatrical productions, musical directors, corporate events, and brand activations. You will be responsible for translating artistic visions and directorial concepts into captivating movement sequences that engage and entertain diverse audiences. The ideal candidate possesses a profound understanding of various dance styles, a strong narrative sensibility, and the ability to inspire and guide performers to achieve their best. You will collaborate closely with directors, musical directors, costume designers, and stage managers to ensure a seamless integration of movement into the overall production. This is a fantastic opportunity to leave your creative mark on high-profile performances.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and create original choreography for various live performance projects.
• Collaborate with directors to interpret and realize the artistic vision through movement.
• Develop movement vocabulary and sequences that align with character, story, and theme.
• Teach and rehearse choreography with performers, providing clear direction and constructive feedback.
• Adapt choreography to suit the specific needs of different venues and performer skill levels.
• Work closely with costume designers to ensure choreography complements the attire.
• Ensure the technical execution of choreography is safe, effective, and aesthetically pleasing.
• Stage and block movement sequences within the performance space.
• Stay current with trends in dance and choreography across various genres.
• Mentor and guide junior choreographers and dance captains.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Dance, Choreography, Theatre Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional choreography experience, with a significant portion dedicated to live stage productions.
• Proven ability to create diverse choreographic styles for different performance genres.
• Strong understanding of movement dynamics, spatial relationships, and musicality.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with professional dancers and actors.
• Ability to manage rehearsal schedules and budgets effectively.
• A keen eye for detail and a strong sense of theatricality.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and injury prevention in dance.
• Familiarity with the performing arts scene in Rustenburg, North West is beneficial.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and opportunities for professional development. You will work in a vibrant and collaborative artistic environment, with the chance to contribute to acclaimed productions. This role provides the exciting prospect of shaping the movement and physical storytelling in live entertainment within Rustenburg, North West .