ballerinos
Men in tights
Ballerinos is the plural of ballerino, a male ballet dancer.
The word is the masculine Italian form corresponding to ballerina, though it never caught on the same way—English speakers more often say male ballet dancer or simply dancer.
When used, it sometimes carries a playful or slightly ironic tone: The ballerinos leaped across the stage in perfect unison.
Social identity category
- NijinskyBallet's gravity defier
- BaryshnikovSoviet-born dance legend
- NureyevFamed male ballet dancer
- stereotypeFixed oversimplified notion
masculinity · stigma · acceptance · representation · trailblazer · icon · pioneer · visibility
Raised performance platform
- danceRhythmic bodily movement
- pirouetteBallet turn on one foot
- leapSudden springing movement
- partnerOne who shares activity
pas de deux · choreography · variation · solo · principal · corps · adagio · allegro
Power to exert force
- athleticismPhysical skill and agility
- muscleContractile body tissue
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
jumps · lifts · partnering · conditioning · stamina · power · agility · control
Stretchy leg garment
- slippersSoft indoor footwear
- leotardTight one-piece garment
- dance beltPerformer's groin support
- tunicLoose hip-length top
costume · unitard · warm-ups · legwarmers · rosin · makeup · wig · doublet
Commercial enterprise or guests
- auditionTrial performance for selection
- contractEnforceable written agreement
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
- careerLifelong occupational pursuit
soloist · understudy · casting · repertoire · touring · salary · retirement · coaching
gender
Social identity category
- NijinskyBallet's gravity defier
- BaryshnikovSoviet-born dance legend
- NureyevFamed male ballet dancer
stereotype · masculinity · stigma · acceptance · representation · trailblazer · icon · pioneer · visibility · breaking barriers
stage
Raised performance platform
partner · pas de deux · choreography · variation · solo · principal · corps · adagio · allegro · coda
strength
Power to exert force
- athleticismPhysical skill and agility
- muscleContractile body tissue
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
flexibility · jumps · lifts · partnering · conditioning · stamina · power · agility · control · core
tights
Stretchy leg garment
- slippersSoft indoor footwear
- leotardTight one-piece garment
- dance beltPerformer's groin support
tunic · costume · unitard · warm-ups · legwarmers · rosin · makeup · wig · doublet · jerkin
company
Commercial enterprise or guests
- auditionTrial performance for selection
- contractEnforceable written agreement
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
career · soloist · understudy · casting · repertoire · touring · salary · retirement · coaching · artistic director
- prima ballerinaLead female in ballet
- ballerina bunDancer's signature updo