chorine
Broadway line dancer
Chorine is a dated slang term for a chorus girl—a dancer who performs as part of an ensemble in musical theater, revues, or nightclub shows.
The word evokes the era of vaudeville and Broadway spectacles from the early to mid-twentieth century, when chorus lines of identically costumed young women were a staple of popular entertainment.
The producer auditioned dozens of chorines for the new revue.
Twenties unconventional young woman
- speakeasyIllicit liquor establishment
- prohibitionAuthoritative legal ban
- CharlestonSouthern Atlantic port city
- FolliesElaborate theatrical variety shows
Gatsby · vaudeville · burlesque · revue · cabaret · nightclub · backstage · dressing-room
Synchronized dancing row
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- synchronyTemporal coordination
- formationCreation or arrangement
- routineRegular sequence of actions
ensemble · unison · lineup · sequins · feathers · costumes · footwork · showgirl
flapper
Twenties unconventional young woman
- speakeasyIllicit liquor establishment
- prohibitionAuthoritative legal ban
- CharlestonSouthern Atlantic port city
Gatsby · Follies · vaudeville · burlesque · revue · cabaret · nightclub · backstage · dressing-room
kickline
Synchronized dancing row
routine · ensemble · unison · lineup · sequins · feathers · costumes · footwork · showgirl · cancan
sequins
Small reflective fabric ornaments
- feathersBird's lightweight covering
- rhinestonesImitation diamond crystals
- glitterDecorative metallic flecks
headdress · fishnets · costumes · spotlight · showgirl · leggy · beauty · allure · elegance · panache
rehearsal
Pre-performance practice session
- auditionTrial performance for selection
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- numberSymbol representing quantity
finale · spotlight · stage · footlights · orchestra · cue · entrance · exit · backdrop · marquee
chorineleading lady
Principal female performer
star · prima donna · headliner · diva · lead