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__**Outline**__
 * Maya Tomes**
 * Speech (Gouwens - 7th period)**
 * Career Speech Outline**
 * - Specific Purpose: To tell my class what it takes to become a choreographer.

- Thesis Statement: I prepared this essay based upon the career of a choreographer, in this essay I will provide you with a job description, the skills needed to become a choreographer, and the training/conditions for this career.

- Speech Title: Creator of Movements** __**Introduction**__
 * I.) You see their work in musicals, most are behind the scenes and unknown, but these wonderful beings give us pleasure by motion. They all have the responsibility of bringing entertainment into our lives with every movement, facial expression, and energy that is expressed with every dance.

II.) Today, I will tell you about the wonderful career of a choreographer.

III.) I will explain to you the job description, the education/training that is necessary for this field, and the job conditions of this career.**

__**Body**__ **
 * I.) First, I will explain the job description of a choreographer.
 * A.) A choreographer is a person who creates and teaches dance routines for dancers to illustrate.

B.) The [|duties] of being a choreographer consists of being able to perform publicly and think creatively. [|Choreographers] have the [|responsibility] to help dancers learn routines and movements without injuring the dancers or themselves.

C.) Expressing ideas clearly when speaking or writing and managing time of self and others are the skills needed to be in this career.

D.) Community centers, schools, and dance companies are usual places for employment.

E.) The [|future job outlook] on this career is not expected to change drastically in the years to come.

1.) Nationally in 2006, it was recorded that during 2006-2016 their should be a [|change of employment]by 498 people. (2.4% change)

2.) State wise their should be a number of 6 people as the [|employment change.] (20.7% change)

F.) Job opportunities are hard to find in this career, so working with established groups of dancers helps to become successful in this field.

II.) Next, I will tell about the education and training needed to become a choreographer. **

** A.) Choreographers need to have experience in dancing and in most cases there is no degree required, however, a bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts would be beneficial.

1.) It will take 4 or more years to obtain a bachelor's degree in this field after the completion of high school.

2.) At [|Julliard], there is a undergraduate program to receive a Bachelor’s of [|Fine Arts](B.F.A) or a diploma both which require 4 years to receive. The option of a diploma means that there is no liberal arts curriculum required to graduate. a.) In this program the [|requirements] are to take: **
 * ** Ballet **
 * **Modern Dance**
 * ** Repertory, Collaborations, Performance **
 * ** Acting **
 * ** Anatomy **
 * ** Elements of Performing **
 * ** Alexander Technique **
 * ** Dance Composition **
 * ** Dance History **
 * ** Literature and Materials of Music **
 * ** Stagecraft and Production **
 * ** Seminar for Seniors **
 * ** Dance Elective **
 * ** Humanities **
 * ** Liberal Arts Elective **
 * b.) To graduate, all students are required to pass with all credits and participate in the graduation dance performance.

B.) No additional training is needed. ** **
 * III.) The job conditions depend on your place of employment.
 * A.) The time of a choreographer varies.

1.) Choreographer who work at schools generally have a 9 - 5 jobs.

2.) Choreographers who work at Community Centers usually work 10 - 9.

3.) Choreographers who work at big dance companies work at different times mostly till 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. (weekends & nights)

B.) Generally, choreographers work indoors and sometimes outdoors on special events or public performances.

C.) The [|salary] of choreographers vary so there is not a specific or [|estimated salary].

1.) Beginners with experience -Most likely earn minimum [|wage].

2.) Average with Experience - could be $3,000 to $11,000 per week depending on job.

D.) [|Benefits] of being a [|full time choreographer] are:

- Paid vacations - Health insurance - Sick leave - [|Some are covered by union contracts]

E.) The advantages of being a choreographer - You have the opportunity to be creative. - You are able to travel depending on your employer. (generally big dance companies) - You are able to meet new people in different industries. (generally big dance companies)

F.) The disadvantages of being a choreographer. - Injuries are often when dancing. - Have times without employment. - If you happen to injure your legs, your career is somewhat over. __Conclusion__**
 * I.) A choreographer has to be able to keep people entertained by their dance routines.

A.) The job requires a person to have a creative mind and a good personality.

B.) To be successful in this career it is recommended, but not required to get a college degree in the field of Performing and Fine Arts.

C.) Job conditions for choreographers happen to be good for the most part.

II.) Now think in the future, when your watching the making of Beyonce's new music video, and you see me, the choreographer teaching her the routine. I've finally made it to the top of my career with many more thrills awaiting me.** __**Bibliography**__ (1st ed.). Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works
 * U.S. Department of Labor (2006). //Occupational Outlook Handbook//

(2009, September). //Iseek//. Retrieved February 12, 2009 from Web site: http://www.iseek.org/sv/Careers?id=13000:100271

The __Julliard School__. //Julliard//. Retrieved February 25, 2009 from Julliard School, Julliard school Web site: http://www.julliard.edu/college/dance/programs.html**