805 Choreographic Works 73
805.1 What Is a Choreographic Work? 73
805.2 Elements of Choreographic Works 73
805.2(A) Rhythmic Movement in a Defined Space 73
805.2(B) Compositional Arrangement 74
805.2(C) Musical or Textual Accompaniment 74
8 05 .2 (D) Dramatic Content 74
805.2(E) Presentation Before an Audience 75
8 05 .2 (F) Execution by Skilled Performers 75
805.3 Fixation of Choreographic Works 75
805.3(A) The Work Must Be Fixed in a Tangible Medium of Expression 75
805.3(B) Capacity for Uniform Performance 75
805.3(C) Improvisation 75
805.3(D) Forms of Fixation for Choreographic Works 76
805.3(D)(1) Dance Notation 76
805.3(D)(2) Audiovisual Recordings 76
805.3(D)(3) Textual Descriptions, Photographs, Drawings, Illustrations, or the Like 76
805.4 Copyrightable Authorship in Choreographic Works 76
805.4(A) Copyrightable Subject Matter 76
805.4(B) Choreographic Authorship 77
805.4(C) Human Performance Required 77
805.4(D) Choreographic Works That Incorporate De Minimis Dance Steps, Social Dances,
Simple Routines, or Other Uncopyrightable Movements 78
805.5 Uncopyrightable Dances and Dance Steps 78
805.5(A) De minimis Movements and Dance Steps 78
805.5(B) Social Dances, Simple Routines, and Other Uncopyrightable Movements 79
805.5(B)(1) Simple Routines 80
805.5(B)(2) Social Dances 80
805.5(B)(3) Ordinary Motor Activities, Functional Physical Activities, Competitive Events,
Feats of Physical Skill or Dexterity, and Other Uncopyrightable Movements 82
805.6 Derivative Choreographic Works 83
805.7 Compilations 84
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