Chorometry

/kɔːˈrɒmətri/ noun

Definition

The measurement or study of dance movements and choreography using scientific methods.

Etymology

From Greek 'choros' (dance) + '-metry' (measurement or science of). This is a specialized term combining ancient Greek roots with the scientific suffix to describe the quantitative analysis of dance.

Kelly Says

Modern dance scientists use chorometry to analyze everything from the biomechanics of a ballet leap to the patterns of traditional folk dances, preserving these movements in mathematical form so they can be studied and recreated with precision.

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