choreographer

American

[kawr-ee-og-ruh-fer, kohr-] / ˌkɔr iˈɒg rə fər, ˌkoʊr- /

noun

a person who creates dance compositions and plans and arranges dance movements and patterns for dances and especially for ballets.

Etymology

Origin of choreographer

First recorded in 1885–90; choreograph(y) + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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Favreau was keen to invite outside choreographers "to highlight the company's technical and artistic qualities and show it could do more than just Bejart".

From Barron's

The two-time world champion is simply fearless, choreographer Shae-Lynn Bourne said.

From Los Angeles Times

The new creations entered the repertory amid a number of authoritative performances of tried and true ballets—mostly by the troupe’s incomparable founding choreographer George Balanchine.

From The Wall Street Journal

But it is as a coach and choreographer where Richaud has found more success.

From BBC

In a sport where coaches and choreographers often call the shots for young athletes, Liu entered the Olympic stage with programs she didn’t like and clothes she didn’t pick.

From Los Angeles Times

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