classical ballet

Thân thiện

A young dancer practices classical ballet at the barre.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A style of ballet based on precise conventional steps performed with graceful and flowing movements: "Classical ballet" refers to the traditional, formal style of ballet characterized by its specific technique, vocabulary of steps, and emphasis on elegance, line, and ethereal qualities.

Usage

• Noun:
  • She has trained in classical ballet since she was five years old.
  • The performance featured excerpts from famous classical ballets like "Swan Lake".
  • Classical ballet requires immense discipline and years of practice.

Advanced Usage

• "the classical ballet repertoire": the collection of traditional ballets that are central to this art form.
  • Dancers must master roles from the classical ballet repertoire.

Variants and Related Words

• Neoclassical ballet (n): a 20th-century style that uses the traditional technique of classical ballet but allows for greater range of movement and abstract concepts.
• Ballet (n): a theatrical art form using dance, mime, and music to tell a story or express a theme, of which classical ballet is a major tradition.

Synonyms

• Traditional ballet: Often used interchangeably with "classical ballet".
• Ballet (in a specific context): When the context is clear, "ballet" can refer to the classical style.

Related Phrases

• Classical ballet technique: The codified system of movements and positions fundamental to this style.
  • Her strength comes from her solid classical ballet technique.

Related Idioms

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Noun

1. a style of ballet based on precise conventional steps performed with graceful and flowing movements