choreography

American  

[kawr-ee-og-ruh-fee, kohr-] / ˌkɔr iˈɒg rə fi, ˌkoʊr- /

noun

1. the art of composing ballets and other dances and planning and arranging the movements, steps, and patterns of dancers.

2. the technique of representing the various movements in dancing by a system of notation.

3. the arrangement or manipulation of actions leading up to an event.

   the choreography of a surprise birthday party.

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choreography British  

/ ˌkɒrɪəˈɡræfɪk, ˌkɒrɪˈɒɡrəfɪ, kɒˈrɛɡrəfɪ, ˌkɒrəˈɡræfɪk /

noun

1. the composition of dance steps and sequences for ballet and stage dancing

2. the steps and sequences of a ballet or dance

3. the notation representing such steps

4. the art of dancing

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choreography Cultural  

1. The art of arranging dance movements for performance.

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Other Word Forms

• choreographer noun
• choreographic adjective
• choreographically adverb

Etymology

Origin of choreography

1780–90; < Greek chore- (stem of choreía chorea ) + -o- + -graphy

Example Sentences

Lee Martino’s choreography, like the production as a whole, is at its best when observing decorous constraints.

From Los Angeles Times

“Can You Stand the Rain,” “Candy Girl” and “Mr. Telephone Man” highlighted New Edition’s collective chemistry, and even amid the choreography’s physicality, the group moved through multiple outfit changes, featuring matching looks.

From Los Angeles Times

Coal made note of it, knowing eventually he would have to figure out how to weave through their choreography, or find the best way to clear out of their path.

From Literature

Unfortunately, Ms. Jacoby’s intriguing aural choices found scant counterpart in her choreography.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was politics at its most raw: where choreography hasn't had time to get its boots on.

From BBC

Related Words

• dance