danseur noble
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of danseur noble
1940–45; < French; literally, noble dancer
Example Sentences
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“This company has such potential,” said Krcmar, the company’s lead danseur noble.
From New York Times • Aug. 26, 2022
D’Amboise embodied the ideal of an all-American style that combined the nonchalant elegance of Fred Astaire with the classicism of the danseur noble.
From Seattle Times • May 7, 2021
Perhaps he could pass a few of his secrets to Berlanga, who is a potential danseur noble with everything going for him except a convincing demi-plié.
From The Guardian • Dec. 23, 2012
Back home Bruhn, 32, is the idol of the Royal Danish Ballet, where he has brought new life to the classic roles reserved for a premier danseur noble.
From Time Magazine Archive
"What is there in the terminology of dance that implies a ballerina and a danseur noble must be white?" asks Arthur Mitchell.
From Time Magazine Archive
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