Choragium

/kəˈreɪdʒiəm/ noun

Definition

A building or space used for rehearsing a theatrical chorus in ancient Greece, or the office/treasury of a choragus.

Etymology

From Greek 'choragion' with Latin suffix -ium, indicating a place or institution where chorus-related activities occurred.

Kelly Says

The choragium would be where choreographers taught dancers their steps, making it essentially the ancient equivalent of a dance studio—but with the added pressure of competing in major festivals with enormous audiences.

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