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Ballet

Ballet

Ballet is a form of dancing, which originated in Italy in the early-mid 15th century. The word 'ballet' literally means, 'to dance'.

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  3. How do you spell the ballet dance move pleay?

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  5. What is a short description of classical ballet?

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  4. What are male ballet dancers called?

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  5. What does Spandau Ballet mean?

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    Q. What ballet do squirrels like? A. The Nutcracker.

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