Choreography Totally Explained

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Choreography (literally "dance-writing" from the Greek words "χορεία" (circular dance, see chorea) and "γραφή" (writing), also known as "dance composition"), is the art of making structures in which movement occurs. The term composition may also refer to the navigation or connection of these movement structures. The resulting movement structure may also be referred to as the choreography. People who create choreographies are called choreographers.

Origin

The term choreography first appeared in the American English dictionary in the 1950s. Prior to this, movie credits normally stated "Ensembles Staged by", "Dances", "Dance Director", "Dances Staged by", "Musical Numbers Directed by", or "Musical Numbers Staged and Directed by". Choreographers often improvise to find what works best musically.

Settings

Although used mainly for dance, choreography is also used in:

Stage combat (action or fight choreography)
Gymnastics
Ice skating
Cheerleading
Show Choirs
Marching bands
Cinematography
Synchronized swimming
Synchronized skating

And many other activities involving human movement.

Language and notation

Choreographic techniques

One choreographic technique is improvisation.

Improvisation

Dance improvisation

Contact improvisation

Body mapping

Further Information

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