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
Wolfgang Saxon
Wolfgang Saxon choreographic
ˌkȯr-ē-ə-ˈgra-fik
adjective choreographically
ˌkȯr-ē-ə-ˈgra-fi-k(ə-)lē
adverb 
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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.
Example Sentences
He has an interest in choreography. a show with excellent choreography
Recent Examples on the Web For one: Making sure the clothes could work with all of the choreography in the show. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2022 With the help of smoke effects and full-stage visualizers—including a pair of giant pink fangs—the four stars performed the track's intricate choreography alongside over a dozen backup dancers. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Aug. 2022 For the performance, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa dressed in all black with soft pink accents, hitting high-energy choreography and vocals that packed a punch. Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2022 This Chicago is the first major production in the world to have gotten permission to do original choreography. Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Though they’ve never subscribed to boyband-style choreography, the guys had more than enough charisma to charm the crowd (see Harry hyping up fans up around the 1:30 mark). Tim Chan, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2022 Hailing from Los Angeles, XOMG POP!, a girl group whose members range in age from 10 to 15, gave an energetic performance complete with backflips and bubbly choreography. Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2022 The film also features songs arranged and produced by Grammy-winner and Academy Award-nominee Terence Blanchard, music by Aaron Zigman and choreography by the legendary Debbie Allen. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 Aug. 2022 One of the standout looks from the choreography-heavy show involves a micro school girl skirt, thigh-high leather boots, a tough belt-slash-corset, and a biker top embellished with thick leather shoulder pads. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2022 See More
André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2022 With the help of smoke effects and full-stage visualizers—including a pair of giant pink fangs—the four stars performed the track's intricate choreography alongside over a dozen backup dancers. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Aug. 2022 For the performance, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa dressed in all black with soft pink accents, hitting high-energy choreography and vocals that packed a punch. Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2022 This Chicago is the first major production in the world to have gotten permission to do original choreography. Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Though they’ve never subscribed to boyband-style choreography, the guys had more than enough charisma to charm the crowd (see Harry hyping up fans up around the 1:30 mark). Tim Chan, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2022 Hailing from Los Angeles, XOMG POP!, a girl group whose members range in age from 10 to 15, gave an energetic performance complete with backflips and bubbly choreography. Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2022 The film also features songs arranged and produced by Grammy-winner and Academy Award-nominee Terence Blanchard, music by Aaron Zigman and choreography by the legendary Debbie Allen. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 Aug. 2022 One of the standout looks from the choreography-heavy show involves a micro school girl skirt, thigh-high leather boots, a tough belt-slash-corset, and a biker top embellished with thick leather shoulder pads. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
French chorégraphie, from Greek choreia + French -graphie -graphy
First Known Use
circa 1789, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
choreography
noun
cho·re·og·ra·phy ˌkȯr-ē-ˈä-grə-fē
1
: the art of arranging the movements of dancers for a performance and especially a ballet
2
: the arrangement of a dance
The choreography for the video won an award.