Translation guide
A choreographer is a person who creates and arranges dance movements and sequences. In Japanese, the most common term is 振付師, but other words like 振付家 and コレオグラファー are used depending on context and artistic emphasis.
The most common and general term for a choreographer, used in professional and everyday contexts. Suitable for stage, TV, music videos, etc.
She is a famous choreographer.
That choreographer created a new dance.
Often used for choreographers in artistic or contemporary dance contexts, emphasizing the creative or artistic aspect. Can sound more formal or refined.
He is active as a contemporary dance choreographer.
A loanword from English, used mainly in international or artistic dance circles. Not as common as 振付師.
That choreographer is famous abroad.
A person who choreographs fight scenes, stunts, or action sequences in movies or theater.
振付師 is the everyday word for choreographer, used for commercial work like pop concerts, TV shows, and musicals. 振付家 is preferred in contemporary dance, ballet, and artistic contexts, emphasizing the choreographer as an artist. In many situations, 振付師 is safe and widely understood.
I work as an action choreographer in Hollywood.