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Do... Dance... Perform... Ballet?

 
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erik19283



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PostPosted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 2:50 am    Post subject: Do... Dance... Perform... Ballet? Reply with quote

Hello,

Which verb or verbs can be used with "ballet"?

Do you say that someone does, dances or performs ballet? Are there better or more common verbs?

Thank you.
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Poisontipped



Joined: 08 Oct 2006
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 4:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I personally use the following

- I am performing ballet...

Because a performance is someone acting, dancing or entertaining certain people. That's probably the safest approach.

"I am dancing ballet" doesn't seem right as everyone knows ballet is a dance, and its like saying "I am dancing a dance."

Your best bet would be "performing"

Sorry if i have confused you... Embarassed
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