dancing-master

/'dɑ:nsiɳ,mɑ:stə/

Thân thiện

The dancing-master demonstrates a waltz step to his students.

Definition

Noun: A dancing-master is a professional teacher of dancing. This term traditionally refers to a person, historically often a man, whose occupation is to instruct others in the art and steps of formal dance.

Usage

The word "dancing-master" is used to identify a person's profession. It is a somewhat formal and traditional term. * The young ladies were sent to a dancing-master to learn the minuet and other courtly dances. * In the 18th century, a good dancing-master was considered essential for a proper education in high society.

Advanced Usage

• The term can carry historical or literary connotations, often evoking images of formal ballroom instruction in past centuries.
• It is sometimes used figuratively to describe someone who is very graceful or who instructs others in movement.
  • The lead choreographer acted as a dancing-master to the entire cast, drilling them on their precise movements.

Variants and Related Words

• Dance instructor (n): A more modern and general term for a teacher of dance.
• Choreographer (n): A person who creates dance compositions and arranges movements. A dancing-master teaches established steps, while a choreographer invents new ones.

Synonyms

• Dance teacher
• Dance tutor

Antonyms

• Dance student
• Pupil
• Novice

Related Phrases/Idioms

• To have the grace of a dancing-master: Used to compliment someone's poise and elegant movement.
  • Despite his size, he moved with the grace of a dancing-master.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a professional teacher of dancing

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dance master