balanchine

Thân thiện

A dancer performs a Balanchine ballet on stage.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A surname, specifically referring to George Balanchine, a highly influential 20th-century choreographer. He was a United States dancer and choreographer, born in Russia, renowned for his abstract, musical, and formal neoclassical ballet works.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The program features three ballets by Balanchine.
  • She studied the Balanchine technique for years.
  • The museum has an exhibit on the life and work of Balanchine.

Advanced Usage

• Used attributively (as a noun modifier) to describe styles, techniques, or works originating from or associated with George Balanchine.
  • The company is performing a Balanchine masterpiece tonight.
  • His Balanchine-inspired choreography emphasizes speed and clarity.

Variants and Related Words

• Balanchinian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of George Balanchine or his works.
  • The critic noted the Balanchinian aesthetics of the piece.

Synonyms

• George Balanchine (full name)
• Choreographer (general term for his profession)

Notes on Meaning

• The word 'Balanchine' almost exclusively refers to the individual, George Balanchine. Its use extends to describe the artistic legacy, repertoire, and stylistic school he founded, particularly in the context of American ballet.
• It is not used as a common noun.

Học thuật

Noun

1. United States dancer and choreographer (born in Russia) noted for his abstract and formal works (1904-1983)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Balanchine
• George Balanchine