water ballet

American  

noun

1. synchronized movements, patterns, and other visual effects performed in the water by swimmers, usually to a musical accompaniment.

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Etymology

Origin of water ballet

First recorded in 1925–30

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water ballet

There will be a 700-strong choir, and a water ballet sequence performed by the CBSO, the Birmingham Royal Ballet, Elmhurst Ballet School and inclusive dance company Critical Mass.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2022

People naturally take slightly wider berths and the umbrellas zip seamlessly between one another like a water ballet.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 14, 2019

After Seattle artist Briar Bates died in 2017 at age 42, four dozen friends performed her joyous water ballet in a public wading pool, “a fantastic incarnation of Briar’s spirit,” says friend Carey Christie.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2019

Head to the Tennessee Aquarium for a morning of water ballet.

From New York Times ● May 24, 2018

On the tougher end of the scale is a gorgeous Esther Williams–style water ballet, performed by rubber ducks, whales, and a windup frog, as conducted by an infant who’s been left alone in the tub.

From Slate ● Apr. 28, 2017