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

So we had to ground it in live recordings and create the soundscape and the music in dialogue with my choreographers.

From Los Angeles Times

“This Clara is dealing with the constraints of Edwardian London that doesn’t really allow much space for a young woman,” says choreographer and English National Ballet artistic director Aaron S. Watkin.

From Los Angeles Times

His career began as a dancer and choreographer at American Ballet Theater and on Broadway, and a principal delight in 1993 was Ross’ skill in instilling in singers in “Bohème” a mindfulness for movement.

From Los Angeles Times

The stars of the show become more than the performers, who are all capable of spectacle, but also Basil Twist, he of the puppetry and fantastical sets, and choreographer Ann Yee.

From Los Angeles Times

Other artists involved in the Olympics opening ceremony were also cyberbullied, including chief choreographer Thomas Jolly.

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