choreographic

Choreographic is an adjective relating to choreography, the art of designing sequences of movements in dance and performance. It can describe the process, the resulting movement vocabulary, or the overall structure of a dance piece.

Etymology: The term derives from choreography, from Greek khoreia "dance" and graphia "writing"; the adjective choreographic is formed with the suffix -ic and is used to qualify matters connected to the planning and organization of movement rather than to the physical execution itself.

Usage: Critics, educators, and program notes use "choreographic" to discuss movement design, spatial relationships, timing, phrasing, and transition between sections. The choreographic process often involves development, improvisation, note-taking, and revision, and can be applied across styles from classical ballet and modern dance to urban and contemporary forms.

In practice: A choreographic work or idea may be described as choreographic when focusing on structure, motifs, or the intent behind movement choices. The term can also appear in other performance contexts, such as theatre or music videos, where movement is staged and directed.