Choreographers frequently:

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Bend or twist their body.
• Repeat the same movements.
• Keep or regain their balance.
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• Walk or run for long periods of time.
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.

It is important for choreographers to be able to:

• Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
• Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
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• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
• Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
• Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.
• Understand the speech of another person.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
• Quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.

It is not as important, but still necessary, for choreographers to be able to:

• Move arms and legs quickly.
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
• Use muscles to jump, sprint, or throw objects.
• Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
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• Determine the distance between objects.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
• While looking forward, see objects or movements that are off to the side.
• Choose quickly and correctly among various movements when responding to different signals.