backup dancers
Choreographed supporting cast
Backup dancers are performers who dance behind or around a lead artist during live shows or music videos.
They provide visual energy and choreographic support while the main performer sings or raps.
The role requires versatility and the ability to enhance without upstaging: She started as a backup dancer before launching her solo career.
Also called background dancers.
- chorus lineSynchronized stage dancers
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- backgroundOne's formative experiences
- troupeTraveling group of performers
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
formation · sync · hit the mark · routine · stage · spotlight · pop star · pop concert · music video · tour · world tour · costumes · leotards · heels · center stage · hip hop · jazz hands · pirouette
- group dancesconga line, hora, ceilidh, cha-cha slide, cupid shuffle
- entertainerssingers, actor, actress, musicians, singer
- show businessactors, actresses, directors, producers, entertainers
- music videoslyric video, live video, concept video, teaser, premiere
- K-pop Showslive performances, winner announcement, special stages, first win, triple crown
- dance groupsballet company, corps de ballet, ballet corps, jazz ensemble, hip hop crew
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Principal actor in production
headliner · star · main act · principal dancer · solo artist
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Chief performer in choreography
principal dancer · soloist · choreographer · dance captain · prima donna
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