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ballet

[ba-ley, bal-ey] / bæˈleɪ, ˈbæl eɪ /
NOUN
graceful, expressive dancing
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Ross Davidson, who used Ross Wild as his stage name, sang with the 80s band Spandau Ballet in 2018, and starred in the Queen-themed West End musical We Will Rock You.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 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

Ballet star Misty Copeland's monochrome outfit featured a playful tutu.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

You have been selected to audition for the Imperial Russian Ballet in Saint Petersburg.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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