classical ballet
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3.6
- noun
- /ˈklæsɪkəl bælˈeɪ/
:
ballet clásico
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- classical ballet
Examples
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After years of training, she finally achieved her dream of performing in a leading role in classical ballet.
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De Mille's visual memory, which is the choreographer's chief resource, encompasses the whole repertory of modern dance and classical ballet.
Academic text (1994) -
His own specialty at the station is classical ballet, a subject that had always been a favorite.
Fiction book (1993) -
Alex is trained in classical ballet.
Blog text (5) -
During the four weeks they were in London, their repertoire was to include a wide range of classical ballet, ranging from Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake to Spartacus and The Stone Flower.
Fiction book (1995) -
Diane Madden had a classical ballet tutu, and Trisha had a shining cape straight out of a fairy tale.
Academic text (1998) -
A classical ballet dancer who learns flamenco dance will struggle to move her hands, arms, and feet properly; she will speak with movement that is far too dainty and demure.
Academic text (1997) -
Balanchine's collaborations with musicians shot a fresh breeze of neo-classical ballet through the newly constructed Lincoln Center, and the dancer's job was to mirror Balanchine's enthusiasm for the music and the creative process that rose in him like sap.
Blog text (2) -
Many young dancers aspire to master classical ballet because of its elegance and discipline.
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The performance showcased the beauty of classical ballet, complete with tutus and pointe shoes.
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Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'classical' (traditional, canonical) modifies 'ballet' (a formal staged dance), so the meaning 'traditional style of ballet with formalized technique' is directly derivable from the parts. This pattern is common across languages (e.g. Spanish 'ballet clásico', French 'ballet classique') and follows standard English modification rules, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand it.
Etymology
Classical ballet comes from old theatres where ballet dancers followed strict, formal steps and danced to 'classical' music played by an orchestra. So, classical ballet means the traditional, formal style of dancing with precise movements and set positions.