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A '''chorus line''' is a substantial group of | A '''chorus line''' is a substantial group of [[dancer]]s who together perform synchronized routines, usually in musical theatre. Sometimes, singing is also performed. Chorus line [[dancer]]s in Broadway musicals and revues were called '''ponies''', but are now called '''gypsies'''. A '''chorus girl''' or '''chorine''' is a performer in a chorus line (i.e. the chorus of a theatrical production), in contrast to terms such as chorist or chorister (a member of a choir). | ||
While synchronized dancing indicative of a chorus line (often composed of chorus girls) was vogue during the first half of the 20th century, modern theatre uses the terms "ensemble" or "chorus" to indicate all supporting players in a stage production. These supporting players often also play minor characters, move set pieces, and support the production in other unique ways. | |||
==Musicals== | ==Musicals== | ||
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==Famous chorus lines== | ==Famous chorus lines== | ||
* | *[[Rockettes|The Rockettes]] | ||
==Famous performers== | ==Famous performers== | ||
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* [[Marion Davies]] | * [[Marion Davies]] | ||
* [[Shirley MacLaine]] | * [[Shirley MacLaine]] | ||
* Gwen Verdon | * [[Gwen Verdon]] | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Can-can]] | * [[Can-can]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Dancers]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:33, 14 October 2022
A chorus line is a substantial group of dancers who together perform synchronized routines, usually in musical theatre. Sometimes, singing is also performed. Chorus line dancers in Broadway musicals and revues were called ponies, but are now called gypsies. A chorus girl or chorine is a performer in a chorus line (i.e. the chorus of a theatrical production), in contrast to terms such as chorist or chorister (a member of a choir).
While synchronized dancing indicative of a chorus line (often composed of chorus girls) was vogue during the first half of the 20th century, modern theatre uses the terms "ensemble" or "chorus" to indicate all supporting players in a stage production. These supporting players often also play minor characters, move set pieces, and support the production in other unique ways.
Musicals
- A Chorus Line
Famous chorus lines
Famous performers
Performers who started out dancing in chorus lines include:
See also
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