Choreographer how-to

How to Clean a Group Section

Clean sections look professional.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Clean sections look professional. In short: watch; note; fix, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Watch the full section.

  2. Note differences.

  3. Fix arms and timing.

  4. Use mirrors and video.

  5. Run slowly.

  6. Run full out.

Safety reminders for choreographers

  • Warm up dancers
  • Check floor surfaces
  • Plan lifts safely
  • Watch for fatigue

Phrase · Counts · Formation · Canon · Unison · Cleaning: see the full choreographer glossary.

More choreographer how-to guides

Enroll in trainingTake fit quiz