What is another word for ballets?

Pronunciation: [bˈale͡ɪs] (IPA)

Ballet is a graceful and beautiful form of dance that has been around for centuries. However, not everyone may be familiar with the term "ballets." Luckily, there are many synonyms that can be used in place of this word. Some alternatives include ballet performances, ballet productions, ballet shows, ballet concerts, and ballet recitals. Each of these words accurately describes the art form and can convey the same message as "ballets." Other options may include variations such as ballet performances or ballet presentations. Whatever term is used, it is important to recognize and celebrate this stunning art form!

What are the hypernyms for Ballets?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Ballets

How can she go through with her ballets, her pirouettes, and entrechats gayly and gracefully if a passionate love sits enthroned within her heart?
"Berlin and Sans-Souci"
Louise Muhlbach
His director of ballets was Novers, and sometimes five hundred dancers appeared at once.
"The Memoires of Casanova, Complete The Rare Unabridged London Edition Of 1894, plus An Unpublished Chapter of History, By Arthur Symons"
Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
He had spent forty thousand ducats on the two ballets, and if he had avenged himself he would have lost it nearly all, as he would be obliged to leave the kingdom.
"The Memoires of Casanova, Complete The Rare Unabridged London Edition Of 1894, plus An Unpublished Chapter of History, By Arthur Symons"
Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

Famous quotes with Ballets

  • In my ballets, woman is first. Men are consorts. God made men to sing the praises of women. They are not equal to men: They are better.
    George Balanchine
  • I have been very lucky to work in so many new ballets, but that is what a dancer's work is.
    Mikhail Baryshnikov
  • I like new ballets because they're totally new. As you get older, new experiences are harder and harder to come by, so it's pretty great to have a new experience.
    Robert Caro
  • The truth is that Mozart, Pascal, Boolean Algebra, Shakespeare, parliamentary government, baroque churches, Newton, the emancipation of women, Kant, Marx, and Balanchine ballets don't redeem what this particular civilization has wrought upon the world. The white race is the cancer of human history.
    Susan Sontag

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