バレエ

ばれえ
noun
ballet
leisure
1. ballet
A classical dance form characterized by precise, formalized movements and elaborate costumes and staging, or a theatrical performance of such dancing.
My daughter has been taking ballet lessons since she was five.
I went to see a ballet performance of Swan Lake.
Rigorous training is required to become a ballet dancer.

Spelling note: バレエ is the standard spelling for ballet. バレー (with long ー) typically refers to volleyball (バレーボール).

Famous ballets

Related words

  • バレエ(だん) (ballet company)
  • バレエ教室(きょうしつ) (ballet class/studio)
  • バレエダンサー (ballet dancer)
  • プリマバレリーナ (prima ballerina)
  • トウシューズ (pointe shoes)
  • チュチュ (tutu)

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