choreografiert

Choreografiert is the past participle of the German verb choreografieren, meaning to design and arrange dance movements for a performance. As an adjective, it describes a piece, sequence, or scene that has been choreographed. In use, one might say der Tanz ist choreografiert or eine choreografierte Sequenz zeigt komplexe Bewegungen.

Etymology: The term derives from choreography (Choreografie), itself from the French choréographie and ultimately from Greek choreia “dance” and graphein “to write.” The word integrates the idea of writing or planning movements for a performance.

Usage and scope: Choreografiert is used primarily in dance, theatre, film and television to indicate that movements, formations, and timing have been conceived by a choreographer. The responsible person is the Choreograf. Choreography encompasses movement vocabulary, spatial patterns, transitions, timing with music, and safety considerations. A scene, sequence, or routine can be described as choreografiert when its movement plan has been completed and approved.

Process and collaboration: Creating choreography involves collaboration with dancers, directors, and other designers, guided by rehearsals and feedback. The process may include adapting to performers’ abilities, stage constraints, and production resources. In film and TV, related fields such as Kampfchoreografie (fight choreography) or Stunt-Choreografie focus on safety and realism while aligning with the artistic concept.

See also: Choreografie, Choreograf, Kampfchoreografie. Choreografiert thus signals that a deliberate, organized movement design has been applied to a performance.