ballet

a type of dance that is performed to music using special steps and movements, often telling a story or showing feelings.

ballet (m)

Collocations clase de ballet · escuela de ballet

• She started taking ballet lessons when she was five.

  Empezó a tomar clases de ballet cuando tenía cinco años.

a performance of a ballet dance, usually in a theatre or concert hall.

representación de ballet

Collocations ballet en el teatro · ballet clásico

• The company is performing a new ballet this week.

  La compañía está representando un nuevo ballet esta semana.

a group of dancers who perform ballets together, often as a professional company.

compañía de ballet

Collocations compañía nacional de ballet · compañía internacional de ballet

• The Royal Ballet is one of the world's leading dance companies.

  La Compañía Real de Ballet es una de las compañías de danza más importantes del mundo.

the special clothes worn by dancers in a ballet performance.

traje de ballet

Collocations vestirse con trajes de ballet · costumbres de ballet

• She was wearing a beautiful pink tutu for her solo performance.

  Llevaba un precioso tutú rosa para su actuación en solitario.

a style of ballet that is performed in a particular way, such as classical or contemporary.

estilo de ballet

Collocations ballet clásico · ballet contemporáneo

• The dancers are trained in both classical and contemporary ballet styles.

  Los bailarines están entrenados en estilos de ballet tanto clásicos como contemporáneos.