Mel Ballerino was born on January 16, 1899, in California, USA.
Mel Ballerino died on June 25, 1981, in Napa, California, USA.
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ballerino molto piccolo
It can be a Danseur (the french) or a Ballerino (the italian).
A danseur or a ballerino and NOT a ballerina because that is the feminine form of ballet dancer
They can be called Danseur's, some call them Ballerino's... but many male dancer's don't like that. Or they can be called just- Male Dancer. I was a professional dancer for 11 years and I appreciated Danseur, it's more respectful. Ballerino sounds to much like Ballerina.
The cast of Ballet - 2012 includes: Luis Ruben Gonzales as Ballerino
"Danseurs, Ballerino or just... male ballet dancers. Some just call them heroes, pioneers... or very, very brave for what they do."
A young male dancer, is nowadays known as just that ' A Dancer.' The formal name is 'DANSEUR' but it is really a bit over the top for everyday use.
The term "danseur" is a French term meaning "male ballet dancer." Just as "danseuse" is the female equivalent. And the term "ballerina" actually is an Italian phrase for the PRINCIPAL female ballet dancer. But it has since been used by now to label ANY female taking ballet. Still, just as "ballerina" is a female ballet dancer--"ballerino" is the male equivalent in Italian.
Origin:1785-95; < Italian, feminine of ballerino professional dancer, probably equivalent to baller ( ia ) dance ( ball ( are ) to dance (< Late Latin; see ball2 ) + -eria < Old French; see -ery) + -ino -ine1