Meaning of the word ballet in English
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ballet
US /bælˈeɪ/
UK /bælˈeɪ/
Noun
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an artistic dance form performed to music using precise and highly formalized set steps and gestures. Classical ballet, which originated in Renaissance Italy and established its present form in France and Russia, is characterized by light, graceful, fluid movements and the use of pointe work.
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She has been studying ballet since she was five years old.
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The ballet performance was breathtaking.
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