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danseur noble

American  
[dahn-sœr naw-bluh] / dɑ̃ sœr ˈnɔ blə /

noun

  • danseurs nobles
    plural
  1. a male dancer who is the partner of a ballerina, as in a pas de deux.


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Etymology

Origin of danseur noble

1940–45; < French; literally, noble dancer

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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

Chenchikova has a virtually ideal Prince in Konstantin Zaklinsky, a picture-perfect danseur noble with long legs and a huge, expansive leap.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

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