Ballet: meaning, definitions and examples

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ballet

[ ˈbæleɪ ]

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dance performance

A classical dance form characterized by grace and precision of movement and by elaborate formal gestures, steps, and poses.

Synonyms

art, dance, performance

Examples of usage

The ballet performance was absolutely breathtaking.
She has been training in ballet since she was a little girl.

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type of dance

A theatrical representation of a story or theme performed to music by ballet dancers.

Synonyms

art, dance, performance

Examples of usage

She is a talented ballet dancer.
The ballet tells the story of a princess and a prince.

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move gracefully

To perform a ballet dance.

Synonyms

dance, move, perform

Examples of usage

She balleted across the stage with elegance.
He balleted his way through the routine flawlessly.

Translations

Translations of the word "ballet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 balé

🇮🇳 बैलेट

🇩🇪 Ballett

🇮🇩 balet

🇺🇦 балет

🇵🇱 balet

🇯🇵 バレエ (baree)

🇫🇷 ballet

🇪🇸 ballet

🇹🇷 bale

🇰🇷 발레 (balle)

🇸🇦 باليه

🇨🇿 balet

🇸🇰 balet

🇨🇳 芭蕾 (bālěi)

🇸🇮 balet

🇮🇸 ballett

🇰🇿 балет

🇬🇪 ბალეტი

🇦🇿 balet

🇲🇽 ballet

Word origin

The word 'ballet' originated from the Italian word 'balletto' which means 'a dance.' Ballet as a form of dance has its roots in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th and 16th centuries. It later developed into a more structured and formal dance style in France during the 17th century. Ballet has since become a popular and influential dance form worldwide, known for its grace, beauty, and technical precision.

See also: ball, ballad, ballgame, ballot, ballpark, ballroom, balls.