What is International Choreographers Day?
International Choreographers Day, January 9th, honors choreographers past and present. It's also a day to show our appreciation to choreographers for keeping dance alive in our hearts.
Have you ever watched a Super Bowl halftime show? What about a music video with dancers in it? If so, you have seen the work of a choreographer. These professionals plan dance routines used in various forms of performances.
The word choreography refers to "dance-writing." In the 1950s, the word first appeared in the dictionary for the first time. Despite not being a formal word until the 1950s, choreography's history goes back to the 15th century. This is when dance masters taught steps to Italians who belonged to the noble class. The court will then entertain others by participating in performances. Ballet was used in the majority of these performances. These choreographed ballet performances became extremely popular in Italy and France.
However, modern choreographers in the twentieth century did not like ballet, and modern choreographers in the twentieth century did not like ballet. Rather, these choreographers preferred modern dance. Choreographers today embrace many forms of dance, including contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, ballroom, tap, and folk dance.
Today's choreographers plan routines for the following fields in addition to being involved in every facet of dance.
