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How much do assistant choreographer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 2, 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 are Assistant Choreographers?

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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PT Faculty POOL - Dance Choreographer/Instructor

Long Beach Community College District

Long Beach, CA

$77.64 - $99.18/hr

Part-time

Posted 24 days ago


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PT Faculty POOL - Dance Choreographer/Instructor at Long Beach Community College District Share on X Print Application Deadline 7/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/8/2026 Contact LBCC Careers 562-938-4372 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range 77.64 - 99.18 Per Hour Length of Work Year See Job Description Employment Type Part Time Job Description / Essential Elements: Print PT Faculty POOL - Dance Choreographer/Instructor Salary: $77.64 - $99.18 Hourly Job Type: Part Time Job Number: 999-DANCE Closing: 7/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Location: Liberal Arts Campus, CA Department: Theater, Dance & Film Description LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 39,928 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 58% are Hispanic/Latinx, 14% are White, 11% are African American, 10% are Asian & Filipino

An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities (physical and/or learning). For more information on our College demographics please click here: https://www.lbcc.edu/pod/lbcc-college-facts.ABOUT THE POSITONThe teaching assignment may be at the Liberal Arts campus, the Trade, Tech and Community Learning campus or other college teaching locations. The assignment may be day, evening, weekend, online or off campus and is subject to change as needed

Part-time faculty positions are as needed positions and do not accrue rights to tenure. Part-time faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. As one of the most diverse community college districts in southern California, we offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, vocational and occupational programs.COLLEGE MISSIONLong Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities

We are Purposeful, Focused, Nurturing, Connected and Respectful. https://www.lbcc.edu/sites/main/files/file-attachments/eeo_plan__2019-2022_.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ https://www.lbcc.edu/sites/main/files/file-attachments/lbcc-strategic-plan.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ https://www.lbcc.edu/office-president At https://youtu.be/6NI6N0w-40k, we celebrate equity, diversity and ensure a positive and inclusive working environment for all college students, faculty, staff, and administrators. We believe diversity fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students

We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to hiring qualified applicants who are dedicated to student learning and success. Duties The College seeks candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for commitment to student success. The position encompasses the following professional responsibilities and competencies: SERVICE Commitment to serving the needs of the student, department, college, and community.

Collaboration across disciplines and utilization of student support resources. May Participation in department, division, college committees, and participatory governance activities. May Participation in curriculum and program development.

Work collegially and collaboratively within the college community. Participation in ongoing professional development. TEACHING Ability to create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor/student interaction.

Ability to effectively engage with and facilitate authentic learning for students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Ability to adapt teaching pedagogy to the knowledge of each individual and class. Ability to self-reflect and respond to an evidence-based assessment of student learning.

Demonstrated experience and commitment to integrating new technologies into the learning process, including but not limited to interactive technologies for on campus and on-line courses. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Master's in dance, physical education with a dance emphasis, or theater with dance emphasis, ORBachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in physical education, any life science, physiology, theater arts, kinesiology, humanities, performing arts or music ORthe equivalentAND Evidence of a sensitivity, understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Pilates Certification BASI certification with all equipment (reformer, cadillac, chair, ladder, balls, bands, rings, foam rollers) 3-5 yrs pilates instructor experience Recent community college, university or lower division Dance teaching/choreography experience. Expertise in the field of Dance technique(s) and/or lecture course(s) to be taught. Additional Information REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS A Long Beach Community College District application.

A current resume. ALL graduate and undergraduate transcripts, showing school name, all college coursework, degree title and conferral date. This includes transcripts for any and all for the following degrees, BA/BS, MA/MS and above (Ed.D, Ph.D

etc.) and courses used for transfer credit. Transcripts can be official or unofficial and must be submitted as an attachment. The conferral date must be on or before the application deadline in order to meet Minimum Qualifications

Transcripts from countries other than the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service (http://www.naces.org/members.html) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc (https://aice-eval.org/) Applicants who do not meet the Statewide http://californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu/Portals/0/Reports/2017-Minimum-Qualifications-Handbook-r1-ADA.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ for this discipline verbatim are required to submit a http://www.lbcc.edu/sites/main/files/file-attachments/supplementalequivalencyapplication-fillable.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONSIndividuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least two days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372. THE LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, language, accent, citizenship status, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.Land AcknowledgmentLong Beach City College acknowledges our presence in the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples

This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.

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