khoreia
Khoreia, Greek khoreía (χορεία), is a term used in ancient Greek contexts to denote both dance in general and the chorus of a dramatic performance. The word shares its root with khoros (χορός), the chorus, and derives from a root meaning to dance or to circle. In early Greece, khoreia referred to ritual and social dances, while in theatre it came to indicate the choral component of tragedy and comedy—the group of singers and dancers who performed in unison and commented on the action through song and movement.
In Greek drama, a khoreía was led by a choregos, who financed the chorus, and a coryphéus
Choreographic patterns varied by region and period, ranging from simple circle dances to more elaborate formations.