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ballet

[ba-ley, bal-ey] / bæˈleɪ, ˈbæl eɪ /
NOUN
graceful, expressive dancing
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Dancer Joanna Banks first stepped on stage in Northern Ireland in 1958 as a teenager with the Royal Ballet, now 86 years old she is back on the boards.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

As a young doctor, O’Malley had trained under the go-to surgeon for the American Ballet Theatre.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Eden kicks things off by announcing, “Ladies and gentlemen, this is Ballet Reign.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Chalamet, who has multiple family members who have performed in the New York City Ballet, was attempting to make a point about the accessibility of his art.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

To think she had arrived at the home of the Imperial Russian Ballet yet would not have the chance to see them perform!

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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