Coreografiche

Coreografiche is the Italian term used to describe aspects related to choreography in dance and performance. It refers to the design, organization, and execution of movement sequences that constitute a dance piece, as well as to the resulting works and styles that embody choreographic decisions.

Etymology: The term derives from coreografia (choreography), from Greek chorea (dance) and graphein (to write), with the Italian form influenced by French chorégraphie. In Italian usage, coreografico and coreografiche denote both the process of creating movement and the products of that process.

Scope and usage: Coreografiche covers planning of steps, formations, transitions, and dynamics, and its integration with music, lighting, and costumes. It applies across genres including ballet, contemporary dance, musical theatre, and film.

Practice and methods: Choreographers develop motifs and phrases, organize spatial design, and apply repetition, variation, and contrast to shape performers’ movement. Rehearsal strategies and collaboration with composers and designers are central, with notation systems such as Labanotation or Benesh Movement Notation used to document coreografica.

History and influence: Although the term is modern, choreographic design has deep roots in classical ballet and the development of modern and postmodern dance. The concept remains central to performance arts, enabling narrative, mood, and expressive clarity.

Related concepts include choreography, dance notation, and stage direction.