principal dancer
Company's top performer
A principal dancer is the highest-ranking performer in a ballet company, typically dancing lead roles in productions.
The position sits atop a hierarchy that usually includes corps de ballet, soloists, and principals.
She was promoted to principal dancer after her acclaimed Giselle.
Also called a prima ballerina (for women) or premier danseur (for men).
Concentrated illumination source
- ovationExtended audience applause
- curtain callPost-show audience acknowledgment
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- encoreAudience-demanded extra performance
premiere · finale · debut · gala · repertoire · costume · stage · showcase
Lead female in ballet
- soloistUnaccompanied performer
- corps de balletBallet's ensemble performers
- companyCommercial enterprise or guests
- promotionRank increase or publicity
rank · title · designation · appointment · roster · billing · hierarchy
Flowing ornamental design
- pliéBallet knee-bending movement
- pirouetteBallet turn on one foot
- pointeBallet's tiptoe technique
- grand jetéBallet's flying split
pas de deux · adagio · allegro · jeté · en pointe · barre · variation · turnout
Dense metal, symbol Pb
- protagonistStory's central figure
- OdetteBewitched maiden, avian form
- GiselleClassic ballet heroine
- AuroraName from Latin dawn
Juliet · partner · cavalier · casting · repertory · farewell performance
Effortless beauty of motion
- expressionConveyed thought or feeling
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- musicalitySensitivity to tune, rhythm
- interpretationAssigned meaning
emotion · fluidity · dynamics · passion · finesse · presence · charisma · storytelling
spotlight
Concentrated illumination source
- ovationExtended audience applause
- curtain callPost-show audience acknowledgment
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
encore · premiere · finale · debut · gala · repertoire · costume · stage · showcase · centerpiece
prima ballerina
Lead female in ballet
- soloistUnaccompanied performer
- corps de balletBallet's ensemble performers
- companyCommercial enterprise or guests
promotion · rank · title · designation · appointment · roster · billing · hierarchy
arabesque
Flowing ornamental design
grand jeté · pas de deux · adagio · allegro · jeté · en pointe · barre · variation · turnout · extension
lead
Dense metal, symbol Pb
- protagonistStory's central figure
- OdetteBewitched maiden, avian form
- GiselleClassic ballet heroine
Aurora · Juliet · partner · cavalier · casting · repertory · farewell performance
grace
Effortless beauty of motion
- expressionConveyed thought or feeling
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- musicalitySensitivity to tune, rhythm
interpretation · emotion · fluidity · dynamics · passion · finesse · presence · charisma · storytelling · lyricism
- Dance Worldballet company, jazz ensemble, touring company, repertory company, Alvin Ailey
- Dancerssoloist, ballerina, breakdancer, b-boy, prima ballerina
- balletballet, ballerina, ballet shoes, tutus, tutu
- ballet rolesballerina, prima ballerina, corps de ballet, soloist, danseur
- ballet dancerssoloist
- Directorsartistic director, film director, music director, musical director, theater director
principal dancercorps de ballet
Ballet's ensemble performers
apprentice · trainee · supernumerary · artist · soloist
principal dancerchorus dancer
Group performer behind stars
supernumerary · extra · chorus member · walk-on · understudy
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