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choreography
The art of designing and setting sequences of movements, especially for dance, ballet, or figure skating. Also refers to the result of this work.
Die Tänzer probten wochenlang die komplizierte Choreographie.
The dancers rehearsed the complicated choreography for weeks.
The word element '-graphie' comes from Greek and means 'writing' or 'recording'. So a Choreographie (choreography) is literally the 'recording of dance'.
Die Geographie beschreibt die Erde.
Geography describes the Earth.
In connection with dance or sports, a Choreographie (choreography) is typically 'einstudiert' (learned/rehearsed), 'geprobt' (rehearsed), 'entwickelt' (developed), or 'erstellt' (created).
Die Gruppe studiert eine neue Choreographie für den Wettbewerb ein.
The group is learning a new choreography for the competition.
When the word is used outside dance, theater, or sports, the figurative meaning is usually intended. Contexts such as politics, business, or official occasions point to a planned sequence of events.
Die Pressekonferenz folgte einer genauen Choreographie, um kritische Fragen zu vermeiden.
The press conference followed a precise choreography in order to avoid critical questions.
planning
'die Planung' and 'die Choreographie' both have to do with a fixed sequence of events or actions. 'die Planung' is the general word for thinking through and deciding how something should be done later. This could be a move, a project, or a trip. 'die Choreographie' is especially appropriate for dance, ballet, or figure skating, that is, when movements are precisely set. In a figurative sense, it can also mean a very precisely coordinated sequence of actions. Learners may confuse the words because both express order and preparation. In practice: for normal plans or projects, people usually say 'Planung'; 'Choreographie' sounds more specialized and emphasizes an exact, often almost staged sequence.
Die Tänzer üben die neue Choreographie jeden Abend im Studio.
The dancers practice the new choreography in the studio every evening.
Für den Umzug am Samstag brauchen wir noch eine genaue Planung.
We still need detailed planning for the move on Saturday.