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ballet

[ba-ley, bal-ey] / bæˈleɪ, ˈbæl eɪ /
NOUN
graceful, expressive dancing
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As a trained ballet dancer, I love structure, rules and the methodological algorithm of how story ballets go.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

Sure, the movements were thoughtful and precise, with the ballet barre providing postural support when needed.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

A kindergarten across the street from the family home held ballet classes after the regular school day finished.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

She joined the Matsuyama Ballet Company in 1971 after stints studying ballet overseas, including in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

There she blended in perfectly with the wealthy patrons of the ballet.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

As a trained ballet dancer, I love structure, rules and the methodological algorithm of how story ballets go.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

For many, Aaron Copland’s ballets are the epitome of “American music.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

How much do you know about one of the most impactful ballets and what will that look like?

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 3, 2024

Stafford and Whelan have commissioned 12 ballets by choreographers of color in the last six years, it says.

From Seattle Times May 23, 2024

He commissioned the unknown, untested Igor Stravinsky to provide music for one of the new ballets, The Firebird.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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