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ballet

[ba-ley, bal-ey] / bæˈleɪ, ˈbæl eɪ /
NOUN
graceful, expressive dancing
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She was set to perform a ballet dance, but broke her foot the week after entering the event and so used another of her musical theatre talents to impress the judges.

From BBC

I found my eye drifting from the screen to the orchestra, so richly scored and physical are these ballets from a white-hot moment of Stravinsky’s career.

From New York Times

“I do remember everyone, including Noah, was like, ‘What is this dream ballet you want?’

From Los Angeles Times

Whereas melees bring the crushing violence, duels are more heavy metal ballet with occasional sparks flying from helmets struck by swords.

From Los Angeles Times

And after she stabbed herself in the ballet’s final moments, she died with a shocking suddenness.

From New York Times