ballet

ballet băl´ā, bălā´ [key] [Ital. ballare=to dance], classic, formalized solo or ensemble dancing of a highly controlled, dramatic nature performed to music.

See also dance; modern dance.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• The Development of Ballet in Western Europe
• The Romantic Period and Ballet's Eclipse
• The Modern Ballet Renaissance
• Bibliography

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