A chorus line is a substantial group of dancers who perform choreographed routines together as a body of one, also singing if required, usually in musical theatre.

For many years, the chorus line dancers in Broadway musicals and revues were called ponies. But they are now referred to as gypsies.

The successful Broadway musical A Chorus Line is a celebration of gypsies and the cast is filled with them.

Performers who started out as a gypsy include:

• Joan Crawford
• Marion Davies
• Shirley MacLaine
• Gwen Verdon