ballet

balletto, danza classica

Danza da palcoscenico con movimenti molto controllati, spesso eseguiti sulle punte dei piedi.

In inglese semplice: A style of stage dancing with carefully controlled movements, often performed on the tips of the toes.

• She studies ballet.
• My brother takes ballet classes every Saturday.
• Ballet requires strength as well as graceful movements.

Espressioni comuni: classical ballet, ballet class, ballet dancer

balletto

Una danza specifica o un insieme di danze creati nello stile del balletto classico.

In inglese semplice: A particular dance or set of dances created in this classical stage style.

• She created a short ballet.
• This ballet has several difficult jumps.
• The dancers rehearsed two ballets for the festival.

Espressioni comuni: classical ballet, new ballet, compose a ballet

balletto, spettacolo di balletto

Spettacolo teatrale con danza classica e musica, spesso per raccontare una storia.

In inglese semplice: A stage show using classical dance and music, often to tell a story.

• We watched a ballet.
• The ballet tells the story of a lonely princess.
• Have you bought tickets for the ballet tonight?

Sinonimi: dance performance

Espressioni comuni: watch a ballet, ballet performance, go to ballet

compagnia di balletto

Gruppo di ballerini che eseguono insieme balletti classici.

In inglese semplice: A group of dancers who perform classical stage dances together.

• She joined the national ballet.
• The ballet is touring five cities this year.
• Our local ballet has recruited three new dancers.

Sinonimi: ballet company, dance company

Espressioni comuni: join the ballet, national ballet, ballet company