choreography
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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.
choreography
In a figurative sense, a precisely planned and coordinated sequence of actions or events.
Der Staatsbesuch folgte einer bis ins Detail geplanten Choreographie.
The state visit followed a choreography planned down to the smallest detail.
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.
staging / production
Both die Inszenierung and die Choreographie can be part of the design of a dance or stage performance. Die Inszenierung encompasses the entire staging, while die Choreographie concerns the set movements and steps. Use Inszenierung for the whole production and Choreographie for the sequences of movements.
Die Choreographie des Balletts bestand aus schwierigen Sprüngen und Drehungen.
The ballet's choreography consisted of difficult leaps and turns.
Die Inszenierung des Balletts überzeugte durch Bühnenbild, Musik und Schauspiel.
The ballet production impressed audiences with its set design, music, and acting.
