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ballet

[ba-ley, bal-ey] / bæˈleɪ, ˈbæl eɪ /
NOUN
graceful, expressive dancing
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As further reminder, Deutsche Grammophon has just released the orchestra’s dynamite live recording of Prokofiev’s complete ballet score from the Disney premiere.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Mary says she soon realized she had no choice but to send them to ballet school.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

From the time they were small the sisters beelined toward becoming professional ballet dancers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

To their initial astonishment, they have attracted a far wider viewership spanning all ages, even followers who hitherto had only scant interest in ballet.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“Get your grades up. Get your act together. Or we won’t send you back to ballet, even after your knee is all healed. These are your options. The choice is yours.”

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day