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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Choreography \Chor`e*og"ra*phy\, n. [Gr. ? dance + -graphy.]
1. The art of representing dancing by signs, as music is
represented by notes; -- also called {choregraphy}.
[1913 Webster +PJC]
2. the art of composing dances for individuals or groups,
including the planning of the movements and steps; also,
the planning of movements and steps for figure skaters,
performed on ice.
[PJC]
3. the planning and coordination of activities for an event,
especially one to be held in public. [informal]
[PJC]