Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A person's name: Antony Tudor refers to a specific individual, a United States dancer and choreographer who was born in England. He lived from 1909 to 1987 and is recognized for his contributions to the art of ballet.

Usage and Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The ballet company performed a piece originally choreographed by Antony Tudor.
  • Students of dance history study the influence of Antony Tudor on 20th-century ballet.

Advanced Usage

• The name is used to denote a specific artistic style or historical period in dance.
  • Her choreography shows a clear lineage back to Antony Tudor.

Variants and Related Words

• Tudoresque (adj): Sometimes used informally to describe choreography reminiscent of Tudor's psychological and dramatic style.
  • The ballet's intense character exploration was quite Tudoresque.

Synonyms

• Choreographer: A person who creates dances. (This is a general term for Tudor's profession.)
• Ballet master: A person who trains and rehearses a ballet company.

Related Phrases and Contexts

• While not a phrasal verb, the name is often part of compound artistic terms.
  • A Tudor ballet: A ballet created by Antony Tudor.
  • The Tudor style: The distinctive choreographic approach associated with Antony Tudor.

Biographical Note

• As a proper noun referring to a person, its primary use is to identify the individual. His work is characterized by psychological depth and dramatic narrative within ballet.

Noun

1. United States dancer and choreographer (born in England) (1909-1987)