danseuse

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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

Margaret hates Karin Booth, the premiere danseuse, because she thinks Cyd should have the top ballerina's job.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Time Magazine Archive

In Manhattan last week General Manager Guilio Gatti-Casazza announced plans for the Metropolitan Opera's coming season, married Rosina Galli, his première danseuse, and sailed for Europe.

From Time Magazine Archive

He acted like a premi�re danseuse when I passed the cooper's shop.'

From Atlantic Narratives Modern Short Stories by Ashe, Elizabeth