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Definition of ballet
1a : a theatrical art form using dancing, music, and scenery to convey a story, theme, or atmosphereb : dancing in which conventional poses and steps are combined with light flowing figures (such as leaps and turns)
2 : music for a ballet
3 : a group that performs ballets
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Examples of ballet in a Sentence
She does tap dancing and ballet.
We are going to a ballet tonight.
This is one of my favorite ballets.
Recent Examples of ballet from the Web
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The studio teaches ballet, hip-hop, modern, jazz, tap and lyrical dance styles to children of all ages up until their 18th birthday.
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PRO et CONTRA, the ballet music of Tchaikovsky does not sound.
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His switchability would be a huge asset deep in the playoffs; the first step to beating the Warriors is gumming up the ballet of ball screens and cuts that powers their all-world offense.
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Walking around the park for up-close encounters will be a didgeridoo musician, a ballet folklorico troupe and Dia de los Muertos characters, who will be happy to pose for photos with guests.
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The idea of the program, beyond just showing the unadulterated work of some of ballet’s greatest artistic geniuses, was also to show the influence of Ivanov and Petipa on Balanchine.
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Our teachers took us to watch the symphony, the ballet, and plays by Phoenix Theatre's Cookie Company, which included cookies and milk after the performance.
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Also in the episode, Josh and Julie report on Jay Z and Rihanna’s N.B.A. Finals rendezvous, discuss Blue Ivy Carter’s ballet recital, and dissect Leonardo DiCaprio’s surprising outing to a . . .
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As with all of Ratmansky’s ballets, the work feels beautifully populated and detailed.
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Origin and Etymology of ballet
French, from Italian balletto, diminutive of ballo dance, from ballare
BALLET Defined for English Language Learners
ballet
playDefinition of ballet for English Language Learners
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: a kind of dancing that is performed on a stage and that uses dance, music, costumes, and scenery to tell a story
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: a show in which ballet is performed
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: a group of dancers who perform ballets together
BALLET Defined for Kids
ballet
playDefinition of ballet for Students
1 : a stage dance that tells a story in movement and pantomime
2 : a group that performs ballets
Learn More about ballet
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See words that rhyme with ballet Spanish Central: Translation of ballet Nglish: Translation of ballet for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of ballet for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about ballet
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