Choreography is the art of designing dance sequences and movements for performances, films, and stage shows. Choreographers create and direct how dancers move and express through dance.
With a thriving film, TV, and events industry, choreography offers creative careers for those passionate about dance. Ideal for students who love movement, music, and performance.
Choreography Courses and Eligibility
10+2 in any stream. Formal training or a degree/diploma in dance or performing arts helps, along with strong dance skills. Some of the most popular Choreography courses and degrees are:
- BA/BPA in Dance / Performing Arts
- Diploma in Choreography
- Certificate courses in Dance Forms
- MA/MPA in Dance
Within Choreography, you can choose to specialise in areas such as Classical Dance, Contemporary Dance, Bollywood/Film Choreography, Stage Choreography, and Folk Dance. Admission to most programmes is through entrance exams like university auditions and tests, performing-arts institute admissions, and CUET (for related degrees).
Career Scope After Choreography
A qualification in Choreography leads to varied and rewarding career paths. Graduates commonly work as Choreographer, Dance Instructor, Performing Artist, Dance Director, and Stage/Event Choreographer. Building strengths such as strong dance skills, creativity and rhythm, leadership and teaching, stamina and discipline, and musical sense will help you grow and stand out in this field.
Top Colleges for Choreography
Some of the well-known colleges and universities offering Choreography in India include:
- Pune University (UNIPUNE)
- SPPU (Savitribai Phule Pune University)
- University of Mysore
- Sangeet Natak Academy, New Delhi
- Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
- Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography, Bangaluru
- Andhra University Visakhapatnam
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs
How do I become a choreographer?
Train seriously in one or more dance forms, gain performance experience, and optionally take a degree/diploma in dance or performing arts.
Is choreography a good career?
Yes – with demand in films, TV, events, and dance academies, choreography can be a rewarding career for skilled, dedicated dancers. For more help in choosing your path after Class 12, explore Popular Academic Courses After 12th, Career Options After 12th, and the Students Guide.