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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
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==Definitions==
 
==Definitions==
 
*1: the art of [[symbolically]] representing [[dancing]]
 
*1: the art of [[symbolically]] representing [[dancing]]
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'''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.
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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]]

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Origin

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

Definitions

b : a composition created by this art
  • 3: something resembling choreography <a snail-paced choreography of delicate high diplomacy — Wolfgang Saxon>

Description

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 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.