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principal dancer

NOUN
premiere danseuse
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Being the principal dancer of a renowned ballet company would be taxing for a dancer half her age.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Ryan Tomash, promoted to principal dancer this year, took on several roles for the first time, and distinguished himself with his vivid presence and his eager energy as both dancer and partner.

From The Wall Street Journal May 13, 2026

Baroness Bull was a principal dancer at the Royal Ballet for almost two decades and is a current deputy speaker.

From BBC Jan. 12, 2026

Beginning dance at age 13 — unusually late for professional standards — she defied systemic barriers to become ABT’s first Black female principal dancer in 2015.

From Salon Oct. 26, 2025

Some of the girls think it’s unfair favoritism, since her mom is a former principal dancer, but I’ve never felt that way.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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