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    If a female ballet dancer is a ballerina, what is the term for a male dancer?

    Question #102292. Asked by romeomikegolf. (Jan 13 09 11:46 AM)


    demurechicky

    		A Danseur, or Danseur noble

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danseur_noble

    http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&channel=s&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&hs=FIT&defl=en&q=define:danseur&sa=X&oi=glossary_definition&ct=title

    Jan 13 09, 12:11 PM
    CellarDoor

    		According to one source, a ballerina is not just any female ballet dancer, but the principal female dancer of the company or performance. Her male counterpart is a cavalier.

    The site also refers to the position of "premier danseur," which is a masculine noun and may be another option.

    http://www.abt.org/education/dictionary/terms/people.html#ballerina

    Jan 13 09, 12:13 PM

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