Choreographing is the creation and arrangement of dance steps and movements. There are several synonyms for this term, including stagecraft, staging, composition, devising, planning, arranging, and coordinating. These terms all refer to the process of coordinating the movements of dance performers with the music and other visual elements of a performance. In addition to dance performance, choreographing can also refer to the organization of any type of scripted or synchronized activity, such as a theater production or a sports routine. Whatever the context, the choreographer's role is to create a visual and emotional experience that captivates an audience and communicates a message or story through movement.