choreology

choreology [kawr-ee-ol-uh-jee, kohr-] Word Origin noun

1. the study of dance notation.
2. the recording of dance movement by notation.

Origin of choreology 1965–70; choreo- (see choreography) + -logy Related formscho·re·ol·o·gist, noun Word Origin and History for choreologist choreology n.

“the study of dancing,” 1964, from Latinized form of Greek khoreia “dance” (see chorus) + connective -o- + -logy.