What to look for in a choreography app
Most choreographers need a few core things: a way to map formations, a way to schedule rehearsals, a way to review video with the team, and some way to share work with dancers. The challenge is that most tools only solve one of these — so teams end up with four separate apps that don't talk to each other.
The best tools for most dance teams are the ones that cover the full workflow in one place, so you're not copying notes between apps or losing context switching between tools.
Coryo
Coryo is built specifically for dance teams who need to manage the full workflow in 2026: formations, rehearsals, video, and (for studios) live floor projection.
The formation editor is canvas-based — you drag dancers onto a stage, build a sequence of formations, animate transitions, and preview the full piece. The rehearsal scheduler collects availability and tracks attendance. The video review tool lets your team timestamp and comment on rehearsal footage. The Studio plan adds a live multi-projector floor projection system that maps formation positions onto the physical stage floor.
Free plan includes 1 project and up to 7 members. Pro is $8/month (billed annually).
Stagewrite
Stagewrite is a browser-based formation planner focused specifically on the grid editor. It's simpler than Coryo — no rehearsal scheduling, no video review — but the formation editor is solid for users who only need that piece.
Best for: individual choreographers or directors who only need to map positions and don't need team collaboration features.
Google Slides / PowerPoint
A surprising number of choreographers use presentation tools to map formations — shapes for dancers, slides for each formation. It works, and everyone already has access. The downside is there's no animation preview, no dancer-specific tracking, and sharing requires manual exports.
Best for: very small teams or one-off projects where setting up dedicated software isn't worth it.
Notion or physical grids
For rehearsal scheduling and notes, many teams use Notion, Google Docs, or even physical whiteboards. The advantage is flexibility — you can structure it however you want. The disadvantage is it takes time to set up and maintain, and it doesn't connect to your formation or video work.
Best for: teams that already have a Notion workspace and don't want to introduce another tool.