markova
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A surname, specifically associated with the renowned English ballet dancer Dame Alicia Markova: Refers to the individual, Dame Alicia Markova (born Lilian Alicia Marks, 1910–2004), one of the most celebrated British ballerinas of the 20th century and a founding prima ballerina of the Ballet Rambert and the Royal Ballet.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The performance was dedicated to the style of Markova. (The artistic approach was inspired by the techniques of the ballerina Alicia Markova.)
- She studied the biographies of famous dancers like Pavlova and Markova. (She read about the lives of renowned ballerinas including Alicia Markova.)
Advanced Usage
- Used metonymically to refer to a standard of excellence in classical ballet.
- To achieve that level of ethereal grace is to channel one's inner Markova. (To perform with such delicate grace is to emulate the qualities of Alicia Markova.)
Variants and Related Words
- Markova's: The possessive form, often used in historical or artistic contexts.
- The museum acquired one of Markova's iconic tutus. (The museum obtained a famous costume belonging to Alicia Markova.)
Synonyms
- Alicia Markova: The full stage name.
- Dame Alicia Markova: The full title and name.
Notes
- The term is almost exclusively used in reference to the specific individual, Dame Alicia Markova. It is not a common noun and does not have general meanings outside this biographical context.
Noun
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English ballet dancer (born in 1910)
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