Choreographer
& fight choreographer

The Choreographer is responsible for directing and choreographing all dances, lifts and stylized movement in a production. They may also be asked to help with any especially complex synchronized movement at the Director’s discretion. The Choreographer works closely with the Director and Music Director to produce a cohesive vision for the production. The Choreographer may often be working with non-dancers as well as dancers of all abilities.

The Fight Choreographer is responsible for directing, choreographing, and helping to maintain choreography for any scene of violence in a production. They work closely with the Stage Manager to assert a standard of safety that includes fight calls and routine checks of all props involved in the stage combat sequences. They have the final say on safety regarding any props used in the combat.

For safety reasons, both of these positions require prior training and experience in the applicable choreography.