ashton
Definition
- 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.
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British choreographer (1906-1988)
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