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How much do assistant choreographer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant choreographer in the United States is $20.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant choreographer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Choreographer, you need a strong background in dance, knowledge of various movement styles, and experience assisting with choreography or teaching, often supported by formal dance training. Familiarity with music editing software, video recording tools, and sometimes dance notation systems is typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, adaptability, and organizational skills help you collaborate effectively with choreographers and performers. These skills ensure smooth rehearsals, clear creative direction, and successful execution of performances.

What are some common challenges assistant choreographers face when collaborating with lead choreographers and performers?

Assistant Choreographers often navigate the challenge of translating the lead choreographer’s vision into actionable steps for performers, ensuring that everyone understands the intended style and movements. They also act as a bridge between the creative and technical sides, which may require adapting choreography to suit different skill levels or resolving misunderstandings within the team. Effective communication, adaptability, and strong organizational skills are essential for managing rehearsals, giving feedback, and supporting performers while maintaining the creative integrity of the production.

What is the difference between Assistant Choreographer vs Dance Captain?

AspectAssistant ChoreographerDance Captain
ResponsibilitiesSupports the choreographer, assists in teaching routines, and helps with rehearsals.Leads dancers during performances, maintains choreography consistency, and communicates director’s vision.
Required SkillsStrong dance background, understanding of choreography, teamwork skills.Leadership, communication, in-depth knowledge of choreography.
Work EnvironmentRehearsals, studio settings, assisting choreographers on set or stage.Performances, rehearsals, on-stage leadership roles.

While both roles support dance productions, the Assistant Choreographer primarily assists the choreographer during rehearsals and preparation, whereas the Dance Captain leads dancers during performances and ensures choreography is accurately executed on stage.

What is an assistant choreographer?

Assistant Choreographers are professionals who support lead choreographers in creating, teaching, and perfecting dance routines for performances, film, television, or stage productions. They help demonstrate choreography, rehearse with dancers, give feedback, and sometimes step in to lead rehearsals or performances. Their role is essential for ensuring the vision of the main choreographer is effectively communicated and executed. Assistant Choreographers also often handle organizational tasks, such as scheduling rehearsals and managing music or props. This position is a key stepping stone for those aspiring to become lead choreographers themselves.
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Infographic showing various Assistant Choreographer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,654 per year, or $20 per hour.

Musical Theater Choreographer-High School

Spring Lake Park School District 16

Spring Lake Park, MN • On-site

$1.5K/wk

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Activity Sponsor
Date Posted:
8/6/2026
Location:
Fine Arts Center
About Spring Lake Park Schools
Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,000 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose -- "High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses" - provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.
Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a system - a culture with a methodology and set of processes - where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.
Position Overview
The successful candidate will be an individual who
firmly believes:
  • all students can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
  • in the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of students;
  • in the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
  • in personalizing learning for students, meeting academic, social, and emotional needs and aspirations so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success

Spring Lake Park Schools Theater Choreographer for High School.
Key duties include:
• Design and choreograph large group and small group numbers.
• Develop and help grow an appreciation and enthusiasm for musical theater in students
• Assist in casting for musical, including recruitment and auditions of students.
• Develops cast list with production team
• Responsible for student management
• Seeks opportunities for student and community engagement
• Develops effective and efficient rehearsal schedules
• Works with internal and external partners
• Responsible for leading small and group rehearsals
• You must have the ability to work under pressure.
• You must be adaptable and recognized as a good communicator.
Rehearsals after school.
Production Meetings weekly or as needed
Salary:
Group
Casual
Position
Musical Theater Choreographer
Rate of Pay
Stipend of $1530.00 for High School musical
Other
Stipend may be pro-rated based on FTE of assignment. Not a benefits eligible position.
How to Apply
Application deadline is ASAP or position will remain open until filled.
Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/district16/onlineapp/default.aspx
For any inquiries or questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact Ryan Julien, Theater Manager, at rjulie@district16.org or (763) 600-5295.
Spring Lake Park High School has a long history of excellent theater productions, we are looking for an individual to continue our expectation of excellence. Performing Arts are an integral part of Spring Lake Park's core values and culture of the school. Strong candidates would have a passion for musical theater, have had experience choreographing youth productions and/or dance groups, demonstrates flexibility to work with varying ages and abilities, and creativity to meet each student's need. Spring Lake Park is looking to fill this position immediately.
Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.

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