choreography
noun
cho·re·og·ra·phy
ˌkȯr-ē-ˈä-grə-fē 
plural choreographies
1
: the art of symbolically representing dancing
2
a
: the composition and arrangement of dances especially for ballet
b
: a composition created by this art
3
: something resembling choreography
a snail-paced choreography of delicate high diplomacy—
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In ancient Greece, a choreia was a circular dance accompanied by a singing chorus. But the actual notating of dances by means of symbols didn't begin until the 17th or 18th century, when ballet developed into a complex art form in France. The choreographer of a major ballet, which might run to an hour or more, will always record his or her work in notation, though choreographing a five-minute segment for a TV talent show usually doesn't require any record at all.
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The resulting image depicts a loose choreography—several children hold their ringed arms in front of them, fingertips touching—but the over-all impression is one of gleeful, expressive chaos.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Amon Miyamoto directs, with choreography by Keone and Mari Madrid.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
With choreography, poetry, and a score of original and traditional songs, the show explores the stages of grief and loss through the celebration of life and death.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
The production, based on the 1988 movie, features music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, a book by Theresa Rebeck and choreography by Sarah O’Gleby and is directed by Christopher Ashley.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
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Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Amon Miyamoto directs, with choreography by Keone and Mari Madrid.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
With choreography, poetry, and a score of original and traditional songs, the show explores the stages of grief and loss through the celebration of life and death.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
The production, based on the 1988 movie, features music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, a book by Theresa Rebeck and choreography by Sarah O’Gleby and is directed by Christopher Ashley.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Choreography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choreography. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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choreography
noun
cho·re·og·ra·phy
ˌkōr-ē-ˈäg-rə-fē
ˌkȯr-
: the art of arranging dances especially for ballet
choreograph
verb
ˈkōr-ē-ə-ˌgraf
ˈkȯr-
choreographer
noun
ˌkōr-ē-ˈäg-rə-fər
ˌkȯr-
choreographic
adjective
-ē-ə-ˈgraf-ik
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