Agnes de Mille

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A person's name: Agnes de Mille was a United States dancer and choreographer who introduced formal dance to a wide audience (1905-1993).
Usage
  • The name "Agnes de Mille" is used to refer to the specific historical figure, her body of work, or her influence. It functions as a proper noun and is not used with an article (like 'a' or 'the') when referring to the person herself.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Agnes de Mille revolutionized American musical theater with her choreography.
    • The biography details the life and career of Agnes de Mille.
    • We studied the influence of Agnes de Mille on modern dance.
Advanced Usage
  • The name can be used attributively to describe works, styles, or awards associated with her.
    • That ballet is a quintessential Agnes de Mille piece.
    • She received an Agnes de Mille Heritage Award for her contributions to dance.
Variants and Related Words
  • De Mille, Agnes: An alternative ordering of the name.
  • choreographer (n): a person who creates dances.
  • dancer (n): a person who dances.
Synonyms
  • Choreographer: (specifically, but not a synonym for the name itself) creator of dances.
  • Dance innovator: a pioneer in the field of dance.
Related Phrases
  • In the style of Agnes de Mille: describing choreography that resembles her work.
    • The new piece was choreographed in the style of Agnes de Mille.
Related Idioms
Noun
  1. United States dancer and choreographer who introduced formal dance to a wide audience (1905-1993)