We're all knowledgeable about the idea of a sportsperson or singer or band exploding onto the scene and creating a big impact. choreographers and Dancers tend to be behind-the-scenes when compared to a footballer or music artist but when a choreographer causes it to be big, it can have just like big an impact on the dancing community. - Instructor
A choreographer's role is to devise dance routines and sometimes entire dance performances for dancers to do. They often get the chance to assist the best dancers in the industry especially the top choreographers.
Every now and again a choreographer explodes to the scene and makes a direct impact in a big way. Think Wade Robson. Needless to say with Wade his Television series 'Wade Robson Project' certainly gave and helped him more exposure when compared to a choreographer would typically receive.
Usually the impact of any choreographer is not as large as Wade's and is also usually felt more in the dance community compared to whole media in general. Before being given his break assisting choreography for Janet Jackson's 'All For You' world tour, another example would be someone like Marty Kudelka who was enjoying a growing reputation in dance studios in LA for his unique choreography style.
Many times leading up to their break, they'll be going for a growing reputation like Marty to the level where it's a case of sooner as opposed to later that the choreographer gets their big break.
choreographers and Dancers careers are generally built on reputation and go in upward spirals. They start off on small jobs then when they work their way up utilizing smaller music artists they can attract the interest from the big players.
It seems that here is the preferred approach to recruiting choreographers for big music and artists bands. They understand the value of music dancers and videos nowadays and how good choreography contributes to the complete package. So naturally they would want a choreographer who is highly rated.
When someone has a strong reputation normally they'll find fans among big decision makers who can often provide them with their chance. Often that's all that's needed - 1 chance. If you do an excellent job that point it may mean further bookings down the line.
Sometimes choreographers emerge from nowhere to make an impact. Before they're offered the choreographer's job for someone like Britney, not literally out of nowhere because a choreographer normally needs some experience of choreographing. But relatively low-profile. Their careers much like anyone else's can be changed by one opportunity a treadmill great choreography piece. - Instructor