chorus line

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A chorus line is a group of dancers or singers who perform synchronized routines together, typically in musical theatre or revues.

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chorus line canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf dance group
performing arts ensemble
theatrical convention
associatedWith Broadway theater
surface form: Broadway theatre

West End theatre district
surface form: West End theatre
contributesTo musical numbers
spectacle
hasCharacteristic coordinated choreography
precise timing
unison movement
visual symmetry
hasPluralForm chorus lines
hasRoleInProduction background performers
supporting ensemble
hasTypicalMembers dancers
singers
historicallyPopularIn Ziegfeld Follies-style revues
early 20th century theatre
language English term
oftenFeatures kick lines
synchronized arm movements
tap dancing
performs synchronized routines
performsFor live audience
performsOn stage
relatedTo chorus boy
chorus girl
dance chorus
ensemble cast
vocal chorus
requires choreography
musical accompaniment
rehearsal
typicalFormation row
straight line
typicalGenre musical comedy
revue theatre
usedIn cabaret
musical theatre
revues
variety shows
visualFocus coordinated movement patterns
uniform costumes

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Ziegfeld Follies hasPart chorus line