Choreography (Peer Leaders)

Do you like helping others? Are you looking for positions of leadership at Hough? Do you enjoy the arts and sharing dance? 

You can apply for our Choreographer program! 

The opportunity to serve as a Choreographer (Peer Leader) is an invaluable learning experience and may result in future work references and teaching opportunities. Choreographers represent the Hough High School dance program and must be exemplary students and volunteers. Dancers who are seniors (or juniors in some cases) have the opportunity to apply for peer leading. This program is designed to give current students hands-on experience towards becoming trained dance instructors and mature leaders. Being part of the Choreography course is considered a great honor and responsibility.

Applications for 2026-2027 school year are still OPEN for the following blocks: 1A, 4A - if interested fill out the form on our LinkTree and see Mrs L

Requirements:

• Must have completed Beginning and Intermediate Dance with a minimum grade of 'B' OR receive permission from Mrs. L

• Concurrent enrollment in Accomplished, Advanced, or Company Dance, or permission from Mrs. L

• Must be a senior or a junior 

• Completed application

• Ability to demonstrate proper technique, etiquette and behavior in classroom

• Must be respectful, proactive and helpful in any task the instructor may ask

• Leadership experience helpful but not required

Responsibilities:

• Assist students individually while Mrs. L teaches entire class 

• Demonstrate movement skills 

• Choreograph combos for skill practice and help choreograph routines

• Assist with keeping students on task and focused 

• Offer encouragement to dance students during class 

• Hand out props and set up items to be used in class 

• Assist with check-in and lead warm-ups 

• Assist, demonstrate, and occasionally lead across-the-floor exercises