chorus line
Musical's dancing row
A chorus line is a row of dancers who perform together in synchronized routines, typically in musical theater, revues, or variety shows.
The term evokes high-kicking precision and identical costumes: She dreamed of dancing in a Broadway chorus line.
Members are called chorus girls or chorus boys.
Synchronized dancing row
- synchronizationAligning timing across systems
- unisonSimultaneous identical action
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
timing · coordination · alignment · uniformity · drill · sequence · spacing · symmetry
Manhattan entertainment complex
- FolliesElaborate theatrical variety shows
- revueMusical variety entertainment
- cabaretLive entertainment venue
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
vaudeville · extravaganza · costumes · sequins · feathers · fishnets · top hats · spotlights
People who move rhythmically
- troupeTraveling group of performers
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
- companyCommercial enterprise or guests
- showgirlsFemale stage entertainers
performers · hoofers · gypsies · swing · understudy · audition · callback · cattle call
Major Illinois metropolis
- 42nd StreetFamous Manhattan east-west road
- FosseDefensive trench around fortifications
- BennettAnglo-Norman surname
- headshotShoulders-up photograph
résumé · theater district · marquee · playbill · Shubert · opening night · curtain call · ovation
kickline
Synchronized dancing row
- synchronizationAligning timing across systems
- unisonSimultaneous identical action
- routineRegular sequence of actions
precision · timing · coordination · alignment · uniformity · drill · sequence · spacing · symmetry · rehearsal
Radio City
Manhattan entertainment complex
- FolliesElaborate theatrical variety shows
- revueMusical variety entertainment
- cabaretLive entertainment venue
burlesque · vaudeville · extravaganza · costumes · sequins · feathers · fishnets · top hats · spotlights · glamour
dancers
People who move rhythmically
- troupeTraveling group of performers
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
- companyCommercial enterprise or guests
showgirls · performers · hoofers · gypsies · swing · understudy · audition · callback · cattle call · stage left
Chicago
Major Illinois metropolis
- 42nd StreetFamous Manhattan east-west road
- FosseDefensive trench around fortifications
- BennettAnglo-Norman surname
headshot · résumé · theater district · marquee · playbill · Shubert · opening night · curtain call · ovation · standing ovation
- dance groupsdance troupe, dance company, dance ensemble, dance team, dance crew
- performing artsacting, dance, music, drama, theater
- Broadwaymusicals, musical, Tony Award, musical theatre, theaters
- dance movespirouette, shimmy, waltz, tango, cha-cha
- live actsmagic show, comedy act, circus act, variety act, solo act
- live entertainmentballet, Broadway, live show, concert, circus
chorus linesoloist
Unaccompanied performer
lead performer · solo act · solo performance · lead dancer · prima ballerina
chorus lineleading role
Principal character's part
lead · principal · star turn · top billing · marquee name
line, lines, lined, outline, chorus, lining, choir, linear, choruses