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ballet

[ba-ley, bal-ey] / bæˈleɪ, ˈbæl eɪ /
NOUN
graceful, expressive dancing
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"All respect to all the ballet and opera people out there", he quickly added, seemingly realising how his comments may come across.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

His remarks drew criticism from stage stars, opera houses and ballet companies - but some saw his words as a promotional opportunity.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Then I remembered it was her day to pick up our granddaughter from after-school ballet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Ballerina Farm, where former ballet dancer Hannah Neeleman makes a spectacle of her wifely submission, has over 10 million Instagram followers, despite a recent scandal over her company’s raw milk sales.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

She took an elite ballet program with Amy.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh




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