Choreography

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/choreography

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is choreography?Choreography is the secret code that makes dancers move together like magic. It lets dancers tell a story with their bodies.
2. Why did ballet become so organized?In the 17th century, choreographers like Pierre Beauchamp created a set of positions and movements that let dancers build more complex and expressive pieces.

Spatial Design: The deliberate use and manipulation of stage space and the relationships between dancers within it.
Temporal Structure: The organization of movement over time, including rhythm, tempo, and duration.
Kinetic Vocabulary: The specific set of movements and gestures a choreographer employs to express ideas or emotions.