classical ballet
Definition
- Noun:
- A style of ballet based on precise conventional steps performed with graceful and flowing movements: "Classical ballet" refers to the traditional, formal style of ballet characterized by its specific technique, vocabulary of steps, and emphasis on elegance, line, and ethereal qualities.
Usage
- Noun:
- She has trained in classical ballet since she was five years old.
- The performance featured excerpts from famous classical ballets like "Swan Lake".
- Classical ballet requires immense discipline and years of practice.
Advanced Usage
- "the classical ballet repertoire": the collection of traditional ballets that are central to this art form.
- Dancers must master roles from the classical ballet repertoire.
Variants and Related Words
- Neoclassical ballet (n): a 20th-century style that uses the traditional technique of classical ballet but allows for greater range of movement and abstract concepts.
- Ballet (n): a theatrical art form using dance, mime, and music to tell a story or express a theme, of which classical ballet is a major tradition.
Synonyms
- Traditional ballet: Often used interchangeably with "classical ballet".
- Ballet (in a specific context): When the context is clear, "ballet" can refer to the classical style.
Related Phrases
- Classical ballet technique: The codified system of movements and positions fundamental to this style.
- Her strength comes from her solid classical ballet technique.
Related Idioms
Noun
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a style of ballet based on precise conventional steps performed with graceful and flowing movements
