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danseuse

[dahn-sœz] / dɑ̃ˈsœz /




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The biggest casualty was Edgar Degas’ bronze sculpture of a teenage ballerina, “Petite danseuse de quatorze ans,” estimated to bring as much as $35 million.

From BusinessWeek • Nov. 2, 2011

Ann Miller, ex-Scandals star, Hollywood danseuse, grabbed a revolver and blazed away into a tree outside her bedroom window.

From Time Magazine Archive

They were loud in praise of Catherine Littlefield who directs the troupe, plans its choreography, serves as its premiere danseuse.

From Time Magazine Archive

Harriet Hoctor, one of the few musi- comedy dancers who is still billed as premiere danseuse, justifies the title by leading the chorus, all attired in crimson riding habits, through a maze of green hurdles.

From Time Magazine Archive

The brunette was Bluette, who played the soubrette rôles at the Odéon; the blonde was Céline Gamelle, the new première danseuse.

From Beatrice Boville and Other Stories by Ouida