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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.
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We have ballerina but what is a male ballet dancer called?
ballerino
What are male ballet dancers called?
"Danseurs, Ballerino or just... male ballet dancers. Some just call them heroes, pioneers... or very, very brave for what they do."
What do you call male ballerinas?
A male ballet dancer is called a danseur, French for dancer. sissy
What is a male ballerina called?
Because you said "Ballerina" that means the top ballet dancer in a company. There can only be one Ballerina in a company. The male counterpart would be called a Danseur Nobel. Other male dancers would be called Danseurs, or by their rank such as Principal, Soloist or Corps de ballet or just ballet dancer. The same goes for the other women in the company. They would be just called ballet dancers or by their rank. Never a Ballerina.
If a female is a ballerina what is a male ballet dancer called?
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.
What is a ballerino?
A ballerino is a star male ballet performer of a company.
We have ballerina but what is a male ballet dancer called?
ballerino
What are male ballet dancers called?
"Danseurs, Ballerino or just... male ballet dancers. Some just call them heroes, pioneers... or very, very brave for what they do."
What do you call male ballerinas?
A male ballet dancer is called a danseur, French for dancer. sissy
What is a male ballerina called?
Because you said "Ballerina" that means the top ballet dancer in a company. There can only be one Ballerina in a company. The male counterpart would be called a Danseur Nobel. Other male dancers would be called Danseurs, or by their rank such as Principal, Soloist or Corps de ballet or just ballet dancer. The same goes for the other women in the company. They would be just called ballet dancers or by their rank. Never a Ballerina.
If a female is a ballerina what is a male ballet dancer called?
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.
What do you call a main female ballet performer?
The main female ballet dancer is known as the prima ballerina who is the leading woman dancer in a ballet company.
What culture did the ballet first performer Shauna Voulay belong to?
French
What is the role of a male in ballet?
A male ballet dancer dances the roles of men and also dances solo.
Why would a guy do ballet?
A male may do ballet if he is interested in learning a beautiful art. If a gut does ballet or dance it does not mean he is gay. Dance and ballet can be alot of fun, even to a male.
Who invented the first male ballet man?
King Louis XIV, originator of ballet as a dance and art form, was a male. Male dancers were more common than females when ballet first started.
Can ballet be performed by men and women?
Yes, there are many male ballet ballet dancers; such a Mikhail Baryshnikov.
