🇬🇧🇨🇳 ballet - 芭蕾舞 : English Lesson

Meaning of "ballet" ("芭蕾舞"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Ballet is a special kind of dance where people move very carefully and gracefully to music to show a story or a feeling. Dancers stand on their toes, spin, jump, and make beautiful shapes with their bodies. They often wear costumes, like tutus and soft or pointy shoes, and perform on a stage so the audience can watch the story, even without many words.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Mom said to walk quietly, but I misunderstood and did a full ballet entrance into the living room.

Grandpa said he would try ballet, then bowed so low he got stuck and needed three grandkids to pull him back up.

I tried to teach ballet to my stuffed bear, but all it did was fall on its face and look proud about it.

When Dad stepped on a toy, he did a one-legged ballet that should definitely win an award.

In some famous ballet shows, dancers spend hours on their toes, so I tried it for five seconds and my feet immediately quit their job.

A small girl goes to the big room. She wears white shoes for her ballet. The ballet music is soft. In the ballet she moves slow and tells a sad and kind story with her hands and feet. The parents watch the ballet and clap. The girl smiles at the end of the ballet.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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