Chorus line

Theatrical poster from 1900 showing an early chorus line.

A modern chorus line

A chorus line is a substantial group of dancers who together perform synchronized routines, usually in musical theatre. Sometimes, singing is also performed. Chorus line dancers in Broadway musicals and revues have been referred to by slang terms such as ponies, gypsies and twirlies.

Musicals

• A Chorus Line

Famous chorus lines

• The Rockettes
• Ziegfeld girls
• Gaiety Girls

Famous performers

Performers who started out dancing in chorus lines include:

• Josephine Baker
• Joan Crawford
• Marion Davies
• Shirley MacLaine
• Gwen Verdon

See also

• Can-can
• Showgirl

External links

• Let Her Dance For You: Baayork Lee celebrates 30 years with ‘A Chorus Line’

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