choreographer — A person who composes the sequence of steps and moves in a dance or ballet
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who composes the sequence of steps and moves in a dance or ballet
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɔːriəɡræfər/
Example Sentences
- The choreographer accidentally taught the wrong moves and now all the dancers are doing the chicken dance instead of ballet.
- Our company needs to hire a choreographer for the annual performance.
- The famous choreographer's new piece combines traditional and modern dance styles.
choreographer
NOUN[/ˈkɔːriəɡræfər/]
A person who composes the sequence of steps and moves in a dance or ballet
a choreographer stands with arms raised, demonstrating a graceful dance sequence to a group of attentive ballet dancers. She moves her body through each position while the dancers mirror her movements exactly. As she transitions from one pose to the next, the dancers follow her lead in perfect synchronization. The choreographer points and gestures to guide specific dancers into their designated positions. Several dancers practice the newly learned sequence while others wait for their next instruction. a person who composes the sequence of steps and moves in a dance or ballet
The choreographer dances while the photographer snaps and the biographer writes!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek, combining choreia (dance) and graphia (writing). The word literally means 'one who writes or records dance,' reflecting the practice of documenting choreographic movements as if inscribing them on paper.
Breakdown
choreo- (from Greek choreia, dance) + -graph (from Greek graphein, to write) + -er (one who performs the action).
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📝Examples
“The choreographer accidentally taught the wrong moves and now all the dancers are doing the chicken dance instead of ballet.”
“Our company needs to hire a choreographer for the annual performance.”
“The famous choreographer's new piece combines traditional and modern dance styles.”
“She dreams of becoming a choreographer and opening her own dance studio.”
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