choreographer

[kawr-ee-og-ruh-fer, kohr-]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of choreographer¹

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

Example Sentences

In 1949, choreographer Jerome Robbins phoned Leonard Bernstein with an idea for updating “Romeo and Juliet” into a contemporary Broadway musical.

From Los Angeles Times

"Put your legs together like a man," suggests his voice coach and choreographer.

From BBC

Terry John, a model, dancer and choreographer, has been previously described by Duncan as the most loving, giving and caring person he knew.

From BBC

“Corn,” the opening number celebrating the miracle and many uses of this magical plant, starts things off riotously, building sensationally to a chorus line of corncobs that choreographer Sarah O’Gleby sets into zesty motion.

From Los Angeles Times

“You’re developing a brand new set of vocabulary from scratch, which is a really cool experience as a choreographer.”

From Los Angeles Times