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ballet

[ˈbæleɪ]

ballet Definition

  • 1a type of performance dance that originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century and later developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia
  • 2a theatrical entertainment in which ballet dancing and music, often with scenery and costumes, combine to tell a story, express an emotion, or convey a theme

Using ballet: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ballet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She has been studying ballet since she was six years old.

  • Example

    The Nutcracker is a famous ballet by Tchaikovsky.

  • Example

    The ballet company will be performing Swan Lake next month.

ballet Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using ballet

  • dancing on the tips of the toes in ballet shoes

    Example

    She is known for her beautiful technique when dancing on pointe.

  • pas de deux

    a dance for two people, typically a male and a female, in which the dancers perform together

    Example

    The pas de deux in Swan Lake is one of the most famous ballet sequences in history.

  • a full turn of the body on one foot in ballet

    Example

    She executed a perfect pirouette during her solo in the ballet.

Phrases with ballet

  • ballet dancer

    a person who performs ballet

    Example

    She is a professional ballet dancer with the New York City Ballet.

  • a person who teaches and rehearses dancers in a ballet company

    Example

    He was appointed as the new ballet master for the Royal Ballet Company.

  • specialized shoes worn by ballet dancers that are designed to provide support and flexibility

    Example

    She needs to buy a new pair of ballet shoes for her upcoming performance.

Origins of ballet

from French 'ballette', diminutive of 'bal', meaning 'a dance'

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Summary: ballet in Brief

Ballet [ˈbæleɪ] is a type of performance dance that originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century and later developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia. It combines dance, music, scenery, and costumes to tell a story, express an emotion, or convey a theme. Ballet dancers wear specialized shoes and can perform techniques like 'on pointe' and 'pirouette.'

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