agnes de mille
Definition
- 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
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United States dancer and choreographer who introduced formal dance to a wide audience (1905-1993)
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