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A Choreographer designs and creates dance sequences and movement works for theatrical productions, film, television, live events, or dance companies in Australia.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Competitive; choreographers work in commercial, contemporary, and theatrical sectors with variable income streams.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- MLTSSLMedium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List
Occupations eligible for permanent visas including Subclass 189 and 190.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 189Learn more →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 190Learn more →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 485Learn more →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 491Learn more →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| VIC | Victoria | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Create and set choreography for dance works and productions
- Direct and coach performers in realising choreographic vision
- Collaborate with directors, composers, and designers
- Develop choreographic concepts and source funding for independent works
Skills required
- Choreographic creation and compositional skills
- Dance pedagogy and rehearsal direction
- Artistic collaboration and creative communication
- Production planning and time management
Typical qualifications pathway
Bachelor of Dance (Choreography) or equivalent performance arts qualification with a professional choreographic track record. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on MLTSSL, enabling independent migration via subclass 189. A strong creative portfolio is essential for successful skills assessment For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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