danseuse
Definition
- Noun:
- A female ballet dancer: A woman or girl who performs ballet professionally or as a skilled practitioner. The term is specifically used to denote the performer's gender and art form.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The principal danseuse received a standing ovation for her performance in "Swan Lake".
- She trained for years to become a danseuse with the national ballet company.
Advanced Usage
- The term danseuse is borrowed directly from French and is often used in English in contexts related to classical ballet to add a sense of tradition, artistry, or specificity regarding gender. The masculine equivalent is danseur.
- The review praised the young danseuse for her technical precision and emotional expression.
Variants and Related Words
- Danseur (noun): A male ballet dancer.
- The danseur partnered the danseuse flawlessly.
- Ballerina (noun): A principal female ballet dancer. While often used interchangeably with , can imply a specific rank or starring role.
- The ballerina, or prima ballerina, is often the star of the production.
Synonyms
- Ballerina: A female ballet dancer, especially a principal dancer.
- Ballet dancer: A general term for a performer of ballet (gender-neutral).
Related Phrases
- Prima ballerina assoluta: A title of respect for the most exceptional female ballet dancer.
- She was honored with the rare title of prima ballerina assoluta.
Noun
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a female ballet dancer
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