choreographer

American  

[kawr-ee-og-ruh-fer, kohr-] / ˌkɔr iˈɒg rə fər, ˌkoʊr- /

noun

1. a person who creates dance compositions and plans and arranges dance movements and patterns for dances and especially for ballets.

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Etymology

Origin of choreographer

First recorded in 1885–90; choreograph(y) + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Last week a judge lifted an interim ban on the 67-year-old Irish dancer and choreographer being involved in forthcoming shows.

From BBC

New Edition commanded the stage with undeniable energy, delivering polished, in-sync choreography, a testament to the foundation laid early on and the lasting imprint of the band’s original manager and choreographer, Brooke Payne.

From Los Angeles Times

Graham was the first choreographer to work in depth with American themes, Ross says.

From The Wall Street Journal

The augmented reality project is the vision of Koryn Wicks, a trained dancer and choreographer who has created her own immersive entertainment pieces while working in the broader theme park space.

From Los Angeles Times

The choreographers of the dances for these men, all women, have been chosen to explore, according to promotional materials, “male identity through classical and contemporary movement.”

From The Wall Street Journal