Definition of choreology in English:
choreology
noun ˌkɒrɪˈɒlədʒiˌkôrēˈäləjē
mass nounThe notation of dance movement.
Example sentencesExamples
- He established choreology, the discipline of dance analysis, and invented a system of dance notation, now known as Labanotation or Kinetography Laban.
- People also ask, ‘Well, why do we need to have choreology, in this day and age of videotape?’
- In that female dominated world of choreology it was indeed rare to find another man who was interested in notation.
- Though most widely used in ballet companies, choreology has subsequently been evolved to deal with non-classical movement also, and together with Labanotation is the most internationally used system.
Derivatives
noun
Caroline Palmer (choreologist) has been with me the whole time on this production notating as I've been choreographing.
Example sentencesExamples
- When a ballet is revived, the choreologist will come in with a big book and some videos, and we start from the beginning with the steps.
- In 1960 the Royal Ballet became the first company to hire a professional choreologist.
- This new production, staged by Cranko expert Reid Anderson and Benesh choreologist Jane Bourne, featured scenery and costumes by Susan Benson that were borrowed from the National Ballet of Canada and never before seen in New York.
- His second work for Ballet Hispanico is Tears for Violeta, which was created in September of 1995 while I was rehearsal director and choreologist with the company.
Origin
1960s: from Greek khoreia 'dancing in unison' (from khoros 'chorus') + -logy.