How to Use ballet in a Sentence

ballet

noun
  • We are going to a ballet tonight.
  • This is one of my favorite ballets.
  • She does tap dancing and ballet.
  • Far and away, the biggest shoe trend of note right now is ballet flats.
    Meg Donohue, ELLE, 23 Sep. 2022
  • This is 23-year-old Reisen’s third piece for the ballet.
    Jasmine Sanders, Essence, 1 Oct. 2022
  • Complete the look with the combination of the moment: dark tights and ballet flats .
    Paulina Berges, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Or build up a collection of ballet flats for under $200.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Barre is a unique type of workout that blends movements from ballet, Pilates moves, yoga and strength training.
    Good Housekeeping, 19 Sep. 2022
  • With straight-leg jeans and leather shoes—like loafers, ballet flats, or pumps—they’re a textured alternative to the thinner, quieter knits in your fall capsule.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
  • For this milestone, the designer drew inspiration from ballet.
    Mikelle Street, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024
  • That free ballet class sparked the ballerina’s astounding career.
    Nina Raemont, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Sep. 2022
  • At the Align Ballet Method, ballet isn’t simply the province of kids and professionals.
    Carolina A. Mirandacolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2022
  • In addition, capelets, ballet attire, gingham swimwear, a black eyelet dress, and a formal pink gown chosen by her husband are all part of her sartorial journey.
    Emma Fraser, ELLE, 23 Sep. 2022
  • Following the ballet’s performance, a celebration was in order.
    Cassandra Pintro, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2022
  • For the rest of the ballet, the dancers wear bright two-piece costumes.
    Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2023
  • But the kids are the ballet’s heart, the glue — what guides us down that path to feel the feelings.
    Gia Kourlas Erik Tanner, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2022
  • And Megan Abbott writes so well about the world of young ballet dancers.
    The Week Staff, The Week, 19 June 2023
  • Move to the beat of hip hop, sway your hips to Latin music or plie to ballet.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2022
  • Like the ballet flat, Mary Janes have also gone from girly to cool-girl.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2023
  • In terms of fall fashion, the spotlight is on the revival of ballet flats.
    Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2023
  • Try it with a white T-shirt, a pleated skirt, and ballet flats.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Her goals are to walk again, and to do her twin daughters’ hair for ballet.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 June 2024
  • Here are 20 options, from the best of ballet flats and Mary Janes, heeled boots, and booties, and more to shop for the new season.
    Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Dancers are a unique blend of artist and athlete, and ballet is one of the most demanding styles.
    Jen Murphy, WSJ, 23 Dec. 2023
  • The retailer has tons of fun styles from boots and booties to ballet flats and sneakers.
    Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 25 July 2023
  • Red is not the only one with a camera aimed at Agnes during the ballet.
    Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 23 June 2023
  • Two of the biggest fashion trends right now are ballet flats and the color red.
    Selene Oliva, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2024
  • Pair it with dark wash bootcut jeans or a silk skirt with ballet flats.
    Emily Weaver, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The pink ballet cardigan Abela wears for a scene in which Amy and Blake break up in a pool hall belonged to the singer, Williams said.
    Simran Hans, New York Times, 16 May 2024
  • There’s something Russian about the design—the stage-dressing of a ballet come to life.
    Hazlitt, 7 Feb. 2024

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