Somewhat Resilient
Last Update: 11/4/2026
AI Resilience Score for Choreographers:
44.0%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
High
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
Low
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Low
This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
Most data sources align, with only minor variation. This is a well-supported result.
AI Resilience Report forChoreographers
$55,310 median salary•600 annual openings•SOC Code: 27-2032.00
Choreographers are somewhat less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 7 sources.
Choreography is labeled "Somewhat Resilient" because while AI is genuinely changing some parts of the work, the heart of the job, which involves live performance, physical creativity, and teaching real human bodies, is something AI simply cannot replace. Tools like motion capture software and body tracking systems are starting to speed up tasks like recording and analyzing movement, so choreographers who learn to use these tools will have a real advantage.
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This role is somewhat resilient
Choreography is labeled "Somewhat Resilient" because while AI is genuinely changing some parts of the work, the heart of the job, which involves live performance, physical creativity, and teaching real human bodies, is something AI simply cannot replace. Tools like motion capture software and body tracking systems are starting to speed up tasks like recording and analyzing movement, so choreographers who learn to use these tools will have a real advantage.
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Latest AI news for Choreographers
These articles highlight how AI is reshaping the choreography landscape, providing exciting opportunities for emerging choreographers. For instance, Choi Youngjun's work with AI aims to enhance creativity in dance, while Suzanne Haag's AI ballet demonstrates innovative storytelling through technology. As AI continues to evolve, choreographers can leverage these tools to explore new artistic possibilities, ensuring their relevance in a changing industry. Embracing AI can foster resilience and inspire fresh choreographic expressions, making it a vital aspect of a modern dance career.
He choreographed routines for K-pop stars like BTS and Seventeen. Now he's building AI for dance.
www.businessinsider.com • 8/3/2026
If you've seen a BTS or Seventeen music video, you've probably seen Choi Youngjun's work. He's trying to find a new way for dancers to make...
Robot pliés?: Eugene Ballet ponders AI in dance
www.klcc.org • 3/24/2026
On this edition we talk with Eugene Ballet choreographer Suzanne Haag, who's created a new show - Petrushka: An AI Ballet which pushes the...
Can AI replicate dance?
calmatters.org • 1/21/2026
It's not just actors worried about being replaced by AI: Dancers are also concerned about what AI dance videos mean for the dance industry.
How Choreographers Are Making Works That Imagine the Implications of Artificial Intelligence
dancemagazine.com • 11/24/2025
As AI technologies proliferate and become an increasingly inescapable fact of modern life, choreographers are not only experimenting with AI...
How Recent Innovations in AI-Assisted Motion-Capture Technology Might Impact Dance Artists
dancemagazine.com • 11/17/2025
Motion capture has been a staple of film, TV, and gaming for multiple decades. And dancers, as expert movers, are often involved in the...
More Career Info
Career: Choreographers
They create and arrange dance routines, teaching dancers how to perform them for shows or performances.
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Alternate Titles
Choreographer · Dance Director · Dance Maker · Opera Choreographer · Ballet Director · Musical Choreographer
Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$55,310
Jobs (2025)
4,700
Growth (2025-35)
+3.1%
Annual Openings
600
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
5 years or more
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
1
Train, exercise, and attend dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness.
2
Direct rehearsals to instruct dancers in dance steps and in techniques to achieve desired effects.
3
Direct and stage dance presentations for various forms of entertainment.
4
Experiment with different types of dancers, steps, dances, and placements, testing ideas informally to get feedback from dancers.
5
Restage traditional dances and works in dance companies' repertoires, developing new interpretations.
6
Design dances for individual dancers, dance companies, musical theatre, opera, fashion shows, film, television productions, and special events, and for dancers ranging from beginners to professionals.
7
Advise dancers on standing and moving properly, teaching correct dance techniques to help prevent injuries.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
