Ashton

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A British choreographer: "Ashton" refers specifically to Sir Frederick Ashton (1906-1988), a renowned British ballet choreographer and dancer. He was a founding figure of the Royal Ballet in London and created many famous ballets.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Frederick Ashton's choreography is celebrated for its musicality and wit.
    • The company performed Ashton's "La Fille mal gardée."
    • Ashton was a principal choreographer for the Royal Ballet for decades.
Advanced Usage
  • "Ashton-esque": (adjective) describing something in the style characteristic of Frederick Ashton's choreography.
    • The ballet's delicate footwork and lyrical quality were distinctly Ashton-esque.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ashtonian: (adjective) pertaining to or characteristic of Frederick Ashton or his work.
    • The dancer's performance had an Ashtonian elegance.
Synonyms
  • Choreographer: a person who creates dances and ballets. (This is the general category for Ashton's profession.)
Notes on Meaning
  • This word is almost exclusively used as a proper noun referring to the individual, Sir Frederick Ashton. It is not used as a common noun with a separate meaning. In artistic and ballet contexts, "Ashton" is synonymous with a significant body of 20th-century British ballet repertoire.
Noun
  1. British choreographer (1906-1988)

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