Modern dance instructor jobs require some knowledge and experience in the dancing profession and an interest in various genres of music and styles of dance. The job description of a modern dance instructor contains various responsibilities. Some of which include creating lesson plans to suit individual aspirations of students, scheduling classes and rehearsals, choreographing performances for recitals, teaching the theory or history of modern dance, and demonstrating movements and techniques.
Modern dance choreographers must to have considerable performance experience and are often former dancers who have retired from the stage but wish to remain in the profession. Choreographers are in charge of arranging dance ensembles, creating dance moves and bodily expressions to fuse with chosen music. They participate in auditioning dancers, supervising rehearsals, and directing modern dance presentations. Modern dance choreographers often work on sets of music videos or with touring musicians.
Artistic directors in modern dance companies have vast experience in many areas of dance such as teaching, instruction and choreography, and take on some of the administrative duties as well. Responsibilities often include working with executive producers to establish budgets, scheming promotional campaigns, consulting with set decorators, lighting, video and sound technicians, and various other tasks related to modern dance productions.