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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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2025
The principal performers are all talented singer-actor-dancers, the music feels as fresh as ever, the visually stunning choreography is razor-sharp, and the physical production — costumes, scenery, lighting and sound — are as rich and elegant as those on Broadway.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
In a summery music video that arrived alongside the song, the guys lounge by the pool in deck chairs, do canon balls into the water and show off some of their signature choreography in a grassy area with a picnic table nearby.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 May 2025
The night was filled with family, powerful messages — and of course soaring vocals, incredible costumes and masterful choreography.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 1 May 2025
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“Choreography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choreography. Accessed 20 May. 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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