A Choreographer creates original dance movements and routines for performances and productions.
Personal Competencies
• You are a creative person
• You like to dance
• You like to teach or train people
• You are good at working independently
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's in Performing Arts
Or
Complete Bachelor's and then follow it up with a Master's the same or allied field
Or
Complete Bachelor's and then do a Postgraduate Diploma in Dance and Performative Arts
or
Complete a Diploma in Dance/Dance Education or any related subject
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Performing Arts.
This list of Institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
2. Pondicherry University, Kalapet, Puducherry
3. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
4. University of Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
5, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan
6. Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7. Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, Nagpur, Maharashtra
8. Prof Rajendra Singh University, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Arunachal university of studies, Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh
2. Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab
3. CT University, Ludhiana, Punjab
4. MIT ADT University, Pune, Maharashtra
5. MIT World Peace University, Pune, Maharashtra
6, REVA University, Bangaluru, Tamil Nadu
7. Regional Institute of Management and Technology University, New Delhi
8. Sanieev Agrawal Global University (SAGU), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 2,000 - 50,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Self-employed, Film and Television industry, Advertising agencies, Schools across India.
Entrepreneurship: You can choose to start your own dance studio.
Work Environment: It is not a desk job As a choreographer, you will be required to travel from time to time. Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available. Flexible working hours and shift system maybe available.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Expected Growth Path
Choreographer → Master Choreographer
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Choreographer ranges between INR 50,000 - 2,50,000* per month depending on experience.
Source: bit.ly/3Y2rvtU
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
Saroj Khan was one of the most famous choreographers in the country. She started her career as an actor at the age of three. She got her first break into the Hindi film industry as a choreographer with Geetaa Mera Naam(1974) after Which she went on to Win three National awards, numerous Filmfare awards and international accolades. She choreographed nearly 2,000 songs, including many Bollywood classics.*
CHOREOGRAPHER
NCS Code: 2653.0100 | AMM016• You are a creative person
• You like to dance
• You like to teach or train people
• You are good at working independently
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's in Performing Arts
Or
Complete Bachelor's and then follow it up with a Master's the same or allied field
Or
Complete Bachelor's and then do a Postgraduate Diploma in Dance and Performative Arts
or
Complete a Diploma in Dance/Dance Education or any related subject
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Performing Arts.
This list of Institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
2. Pondicherry University, Kalapet, Puducherry
3. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
4. University of Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
5, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan
6. Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7. Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, Nagpur, Maharashtra
8. Prof Rajendra Singh University, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Arunachal university of studies, Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh
2. Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab
3. CT University, Ludhiana, Punjab
4. MIT ADT University, Pune, Maharashtra
5. MIT World Peace University, Pune, Maharashtra
6, REVA University, Bangaluru, Tamil Nadu
7. Regional Institute of Management and Technology University, New Delhi
8. Sanieev Agrawal Global University (SAGU), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/Ranking/2023/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 2,000 - 50,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Self-employed, Film and Television industry, Advertising agencies, Schools across India.
Entrepreneurship: You can choose to start your own dance studio.
Work Environment: It is not a desk job As a choreographer, you will be required to travel from time to time. Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available. Flexible working hours and shift system maybe available.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Choreographer → Master Choreographer
The approx. salary of a Choreographer ranges between INR 50,000 - 2,50,000* per month depending on experience.
Source: bit.ly/3Y2rvtU
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
Saroj Khan was one of the most famous choreographers in the country. She started her career as an actor at the age of three. She got her first break into the Hindi film industry as a choreographer with Geetaa Mera Naam(1974) after Which she went on to Win three National awards, numerous Filmfare awards and international accolades. She choreographed nearly 2,000 songs, including many Bollywood classics.*
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/03/world/asia/saroj-khan-dead.html
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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