ballet dancer

/bæˌleɪ ˌdænsər/
/bæˈleɪ ˈdɑnsə/
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Other forms: ballet dancers

Definitions of ballet dancer
  1. noun
    a trained dancer who is a member of a ballet company
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    examples:
    Andre Eglevsky
    United States ballet dancer (born in Russia) (1917-1977)
    types:
    ballerina, danseuse
    a female ballet dancer
    danseur, danseur noble
    a male ballet dancer who is the partner of a ballerina
    prima ballerina
    a leading female ballet dancer
    type of:
    dancer, professional dancer, terpsichorean
    a performer who dances professionally
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