Choreography

Pronunciation: /kəˈrɑːɡrəfi/

Definitions of choreography

noun the sequence of steps and movements in dance or figure skating

Example Sentences

A1 The choreography for the school play was simple and easy to follow.

A2 She practiced the dance choreography for hours before the performance.

B1 The choreography of the fight scene in the movie was very well-executed.

B2 The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking and received a standing ovation.

C1 The choreography of the musical was so intricate and perfectly synchronized.

C2 The choreography of the Broadway show was hailed as a masterpiece by critics.

Examples of choreography in a Sentence

formal The choreography of the ballet was meticulously planned and executed.

informal I love watching dance shows with amazing choreography.

slang That dance crew has some sick choreo!

figurative The choreography of the negotiation was delicate and strategic.

Grammatical Forms of choreography

• past tense: choreographed
• plural: choreographies
• comparative: more choreographed
• superlative: most choreographed
• present tense: choreographs
• future tense: will choreograph
• perfect tense: have choreographed
• continuous tense: is choreographing
• singular: choreography
• positive degree: choreography
• infinitive: to choreograph
• gerund: choreographing
• participle: choreographed

Origin and Evolution of choreography

First Known Use: 1701 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'choreography' originated from the Greek words 'khoreia' meaning 'dance' and 'graphia' meaning 'writing'. It was used to describe the art of creating and arranging dance movements.

Evolution of the word: Over time, choreography expanded beyond just dance to include the planning and arrangement of movements in various performance arts such as theater, film, and even sports routines.