ballet master
noun
a man who trains a ballet company.
Origin of ballet master
1First recorded in 1755–65
- Also called maître de ballet.
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How to use ballet master in a sentence
No one was more fit to lead off the dance in a rebellion, but it could hardly have a worse ballet-master.
The Revolt of The Netherlands, Complete | Friedrich SchillerThis gave rise therefore to many bickerings with the ballet master, until at length I learned compliance.
Louis Spohr's Autobiography | Louis SpohrHe went to Turin as ballet master and met Somis, who induced him to take up the violin and apply himself to serious study.
Famous Violinists of To-day and Yesterday | Henry C. LaheeIt is true that I refrained at the time from telling Nijinsky what I thought of his efforts as a ballet master.
An Autobiography | Igor StravinskyThe young ballet master accomplished his task with unquestionable talent.
An Autobiography | Igor Stravinsky
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