CultureAugust 15, 2026

repertory

REP-er-tor-ee

Definition

A collection of plays, dances, or musical pieces that a company is prepared to perform.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'repertorium', meaning an inventory or list, which comes from 'reperire', meaning to find or discover.

In the news

The article refers to the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company's repertory as a collection of original works that blend Asian arts and American dynamism.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Announces 2026-27 Season

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NewJerseyStage.com

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