BALLET
NOUNS
► CAB-HORSE KNEES the effect produced by the wrinkling at the knees of a ballet dancer’s tights when on → 20C ballet dancers’ usage
► LEG BUSINESS ballet dancing, esp. as a profession → 1867 sl., orig. US
► LEG PIECE a ballet; a theatrical performance in which dance is prominent → 1854 sl.
► SALAD PARADE a group of ballet dancers → 1952 UK sl.
NOUNS, PERSON
► BALLERINA a female ballet dancer, esp. one who undertakes a leading role in classical ballet → 1789
► BALLERINO a male ballet dancer → 1934 chiefly US
► BALLETOMANE a ballet enthusiast → 1919
► CORYPHÉE the chief dancer in a ballet → 1828
► HARLOT a female ballet-dancer, juggler, dancing-girl, or actress → 1483 obs.
► HIGH-KICKER a ballet dancer; a person who performs high kicks, esp. a dancer who performs high kicks simultaneously with other dancers in a row; a chorus girl → 1830
► SCENE-RAT a supernumerary in ballet or pantomime → 1880 theatrical usage
► PRIMA BALLERINA ASSOLUTA a prima ballerina of outstanding excellence → 1870
► PRIMO BALLERINO the principal male dancer of a ballet company → 1840
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