Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A Russian choreographer (1834-1905): Lev Ivanov was a ballet dancer and choreographer, best known for his collaboration with Marius Petipa and for choreographing iconic sections of Tchaikovsky's ballets.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" was choreographed by Lev Ivanov for The Nutcracker.
  • Historians credit Lev Ivanov with the lyrical "white acts" of Swan Lake.

Advanced Usage

• "Ivanov's contribution": refers to the specific artistic input or choreographic work created by Lev Ivanov.
  • The ballet's success is partly due to Ivanov's contribution to the second act.

Variants and Related Words

• Choreographer (n): a person who designs the dance movements and patterns for a ballet or other performance.
• Ballet master (n): a person in charge of a ballet company's training and rehearsals; a role Ivanov held.

Synonyms

• Choreographer: dance designer.
• Ballet master: (in a historical context) a senior figure responsible for a company's repertoire and style.

Related Phrases

• "After Petipa and Ivanov": a phrase used in ballet history to denote the collaborative era or specific productions associated with both choreographers.
  • The classic version of The Nutcracker is staged after Petipa and Ivanov.

Related Idioms

Noun

1. Russian choreographer (1834-1905)