ballet master

noun

1. a man who trains a ballet company.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ballet master¹

First recorded in 1755–65

Example Sentences

No one was more fit to lead off the dance in a rebellion, but it could hardly have a worse ballet-master.

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This gave rise therefore to many bickerings with the ballet master, until at length I learned compliance.

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He went to Turin as ballet master and met Somis, who induced him to take up the violin and apply himself to serious study.

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It is true that I refrained at the time from telling Nijinsky what I thought of his efforts as a ballet master.

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The young ballet master accomplished his task with unquestionable talent.

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