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Mikhail Barishnikov
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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 the name for a male ballet dancer?
A danseur or a ballerino and NOT a ballerina because that is the feminine form of ballet dancer
Male ballet dancer?
Mikhail Baryshnikov
What do you call male ballerinas?
A male ballet dancer is called a danseur, French for dancer. sissy
What is the role of a male in ballet?
A male ballet dancer dances the roles of men and also dances solo.
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 the name for a male ballet dancer?
A danseur or a ballerino and NOT a ballerina because that is the feminine form of ballet dancer
Male ballet dancer?
Mikhail Baryshnikov
What do you call male ballerinas?
A male ballet dancer is called a danseur, French for dancer. sissy
What is the role of a male in ballet?
A male ballet dancer dances the roles of men and also dances solo.
What is a boy known as in a ballet performance?
A male ballet dancer is referred to as a "danseur".
Who is the famous ballet male dancer who died of AIDS?
Rudolf Nureyev is probably the most famous male ballet dancer who passed away from AIDS in 1993.
We have ballerina but what is a male ballet dancer called?
ballerino
What do you call a boy ballet dancer?
A young male dancer, is nowdays known as just that ' A Dancer'.The formal name is 'DANSEUR' but it is really a bit over the top for everyday use. The only thing to REALLY remember is NOT to call a male dancer a BALLERINA. This name not only is incorrect, it creates the wrong perception of the male dancer. That is soft, girly and fairy like. Male dancers are actually nothing of the sort, irrespective of their sexual preference.According to Wikipedia and The Free Dictionary the proper name for a male ballet dancer is "danseur".You can also refer to a male ballet dancer as a "Balleroux" (Prenounced bah-leh-ROO)There are several terms--"danseur," "ballerino," "male ballet dancer." Or just "dancer." I know an especially popular and fitting one--"brave."
What do you call a ballet dancer in French?
You would call a female dancer a "danseuse" and a male dancer a "danseur". At the Paris Opera Ballet the best dancers are called "étoiles", which means stars in French.
Who is the world's greatest male ballet dancer?
Alvin ailey *** Baryshnikov
What is the name of a male ballet dancer?
It can be a Danseur (the french) or a Ballerino (the italian).
