Question about Choreography

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Question about Choreography

Posted: 6/7/05 at 4:22am

For example, A Chorus Line has signature dance choreography like the opening and the finale' (at most Chorus Line audition, its a must to know the original choreography)

So does this means that it will always stay the same?
The choreographer cannot take credit for choreography
that was created from someone else.
Can it be changed? or is it copyrighted and a must for the production?

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Posted: 6/7/05 at 4:45am

If it is a revival, usually the choreographer will say the choreography was inspired by the original. Like for instance, the choreography in the Sweet Charity Revivial, was inspired by the original Fosse steps, but is totally different.

Usually though, either way, the choreographer will get the credit, because they are doing their job, which is to teach a dance.

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Posted: 6/7/05 at 7:54am

Yes, like Fosse - didn't Ann Reinking choreograph Fosse's choreography for Fosse?

And 42nd street Revival, they used Gower Champions original choreography (which was credited, as was the guy who taught it to the cast)

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Posted: 6/7/05 at 8:04am

The Gypsy revival credited "Gotta Get a Gimmick"'s choreography to Jerome Robbins.

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