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ballet

[ba-ley, bal-ey] / bæˈleɪ, ˈbæl eɪ /
NOUN
graceful, expressive dancing
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In other performances, Joseph Markey, a corps de ballet dancer since 2021, made much of this character’s persona but less of its choreographic challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Andrew Robare, a corps de ballet dancer since 2022, tore up the stage by tearing into the often cheeky choreographic details with confidence and sureness of footing and posture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Veda’s days were filled with stickball, piano lessons and ballet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

It was a major change in pace from her 20s, which were almost entirely focused on ballet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

She was wearing a red-and-white-checked dress, with frilly white socks and black ballet flats.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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