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The funny thing is that the term "ballerina" refers to a PRINCIPAL dancer in a ballet company, not any girl who takes ballet. But now the term seems to apply to any little lady in the craft. But... the real official term (though little-known) is "danseuse."
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What is the name of the leading female dancer in ballet called?
The leading female ballet dancer in a company is usually named the prima ballerina, or something similar.
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.
Who is a famous English female ballet dancer?
Darcy Bussell
Who is the greatest black female ballet dancer?
Reyanna Daniel
What is a female dancer called?
A female Ballet dancer is called a ballerina. She is a beautiful, graceful, hardworking girl.A dancer, a ballet dancer, a danseuse or a ballerina (an all-purpose compliment for every girl who dances).
What is the name of the leading female dancer in ballet called?
The leading female ballet dancer in a company is usually named the prima ballerina, or something similar.
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.
Who is the first black ballet dancer?
Lauren Anderson was the first female black Ballet dancer to be a principal of a company
Who is a famous English female ballet dancer?
Darcy Bussell
Who is the greatest black female ballet dancer?
Reyanna Daniel
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 was famous female west African ballet dancer?
rinaa showerla
Female ballet dancer?
Adeline Pastor is a dancer who was known for her amazing pirouettes. She trained in France and later in Cuba.
Is 150 pounds too heavy for a ballet dancer?
Male, no. Female, yes.
What do you call a female dancer in spanish?
A ballerina.The term "ballerina" refers to a PRINCIPAL dancer in a ballet company, not any girl who takes ballet. Although now the term seems to apply to any little lady in the craft. The real term (though little-known) for a female dancer other than the principal dancer is "danseuse."--A MALE Ballet Dancer, Dane Youssef
