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==Origin==

==Origin==

French ''chorégraphie'', from [[Greek]] ''choreia'' circular dance + French -''graphie'' writing -graphy

French ''chorégraphie'', from [[Greek]] ''choreia'' circular dance + French -''graphie'' writing -graphy

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/18th_century 1789]

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/18th_century 1789]

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1: the art of [[symbolically]] representing [[dancing]]

*1: the art of [[symbolically]] representing [[dancing]]

'''Choreography''' is the art of designing [[sequences]] of movements in which [[motion]], [[form]], or both are specified. Choreography may also refer to the [[design]] itself. The word choreography [[literally]] means "dance-[[writing]]" from the Greek words "χορεία" (circular dance, see choreia) and "γραφή" (writing). A choreographer is one who creates choreographies by practicing the art of choreography.

'''Choreography''' is the art of designing [[sequences]] of movements in which [[motion]], [[form]], or both are specified. Choreography may also refer to the [[design]] itself. The word choreography [[literally]] means "dance-[[writing]]" from the Greek words "χορεία" (circular dance, see choreia) and "γραφή" (writing). A choreographer is one who creates choreographies by practicing the art of choreography.

The word "choreography" first appeared in the American English dictionary in the 1950s and "choreographer" was first used as a credit for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Balanchine George Balanchine] in the Broadway show On Your Toes in 1936.  Prior to this, stage and movie credits used phrases such as "ensembles staged by" "dances staged by" or simply "dances by" to denote the choreographer.

The word "choreography" first appeared in the American English dictionary in the 1950s and "choreographer" was first used as a credit for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Balanchine George Balanchine] in the Broadway show On Your Toes in 1936.  Prior to this, stage and movie credits used phrases such as "ensembles staged by" "dances staged by" or simply "dances by" to denote the choreographer.

Dance choreography is also known as [[dance]] [[composition]]. Choreography is used in a variety of fields other than dance, including cheerleading, cinematography, gymnastics, fashion shows, ice skating, marching band, show choir, theatre, and synchronized swimming.

Dance choreography is also known as [[dance]] [[composition]]. Choreography is used in a variety of fields other than dance, including cheerleading, cinematography, gymnastics, fashion shows, ice skating, marching band, show choir, theatre, and synchronized swimming.

[[Category: The Arts]]

[[Category: The Arts]]