go-go dancer
/ɡˌoʊɡˌoʊ dˈænsɚ/
noun
a performer, typically female, who energetically and provocatively dances on a stage or platform in nightclubs
ballet dancer
/bælˈeɪ dˈænsɚ/
noun
a trained dancer who is a member of a ballet company
corps de ballet
/kˈɔːɹ də bælˈeɪ/
noun
the chorus of a ballet company
soloist
/ˈsoʊˌɫoʊəst/, /ˈsoʊˌɫoʊɪst/
noun
a dancer who performs a solo dance piece that is often choreographed to showcase their technical and artistic abilities, and is typically performed in front of the rest of the company and the audience
principal dancer
/pɹˈɪnsɪpəl dˈænsɚ/
noun
the highest rank in ballet, reserved for experienced dancers who perform leading roles in productions
ballet master
/bælˈeɪ mˈæstɚ/
noun
a man who directs and teaches and rehearses dancers for a ballet company
choreographer
/ˌkɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfɝ/
noun
a person who creates and designs dance movements and routines, typically for performances, shows, or productions
dancer
/ˈdænsɝ/
noun
someone whose profession is dancing
backup dancer
/bˈækʌp dˈænsɚ/
noun
a dancer who performs behind the main artist or group in a musical or theatrical production
caller
/ˈkɔɫɝ/
noun
a person who announces the changes of steps during a dance
exotic dancer
/ɛɡzˈɑːɾɪk dˈænsɚ/
noun
a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music
showgirl
/ˈʃoʊˌɡɝɫ/
noun
a woman who dances in a chorus line
taxi dancer
/tˈæksi dˈænsɚ/
noun
a woman employed to dance with patrons who pay a fee for each dance
repetiteur
/ɹˈeɪpeɪtˌaɪɾɜː/
noun
a music coach and accompanist who helps ballet or opera performers learn and rehearse their roles by playing music and providing guidance
ballerina
/ˌbæɫɝˈinə/
noun
a female dancer who performs graceful and precise dance movements on her toes
ensemble
/ɑnˈsɑmbəɫ/
noun
a cohesive group of performers in ballet or theater who work together in synchronized movements or actions to support the main performers or create a backdrop for the production
prima ballerina
/pɹˈiːmə bˌælɚɹˈiːnə/
noun
a leading female ballet dancer
stripper
/ˈstɹɪpɝ/
noun
a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music
cheerleader
/ˈtʃɪɹˌɫidɝ/
noun
someone who leads the cheers by spectators at a sporting event
barker
/ˈbɑɹkɝ/
noun
someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
clown
/ˈkɫaʊn/
noun
a person who wears a wig and a red nose to entertain an audience
contortionist
/kənˈtɔɹʃənəst/
noun
an acrobat able to twist into unusual positions
juggler
/ˈdʒəɡəɫɝ/, /ˈdʒəɡɫɝ/
noun
a performer who juggles objects and performs tricks of manual dexterity
ringmaster
/ˈɹɪŋˌmæstɝ/
noun
the person in charge of performances in a circus ring
fire-eater
/fˈaɪɚɹˈiːɾɚ/
noun
a performer who pretends to swallow fire
escapologist
/ˌɛskɐpˈɑːlədʒˌɪst/
noun
an entertainer who is expert in the art of escaping
human blockhead
/hjˈuːmən blˈɑːkhɛd/
noun
a sideshow or circus performer who inserts objects into their body openings without pain or injury for entertainment or shock value
snake charmer
/snˈeɪk tʃˈɑːɹmɚ/
noun
a performer who uses movements and music to control snakes
strongman
/ˈstɹɔŋˌmæn/
noun
a man who performs feats of strength at a fair or circus
target girl
/tˈɑːɹɡɪt ɡˈɜːl/
noun
a circus performer who acts as the target for projectiles thrown with accuracy by another performer for dramatic effect
funambulist
/fˈʌnɐmbjˌʊlɪst/
noun
an acrobat who performs on a tightrope or slack rope
jester
/ˈdʒɛstɝ/
noun
a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
magician
/məˈdʒɪʃən/
noun
someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
comedian
/kəˈmidiən/
noun
someone whose job is making their audience laugh through jokes
ventriloquist
/vɛntɹˈɪləkwˌɪst/
noun
a performer who projects the voice into a wooden dummy
performer
/pɝˈfɔɹmɝ/
noun
someone who entertains an audience, such as an actor, singer, musician, etc.
artist
/ˈɑɹtəst/, /ˈɑɹtɪst/
noun
a person who dances, sings, acts, etc. professionally
impresario
/ˌɪmpɹɪˈsɑɹiˌoʊ/
noun
a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments
puppeteer
/pəpəˈtiɹ/
noun
one who operates puppets or marionettes
danseur noble
/dænsˈʊɹ nˈoʊbəl/
noun
a male ballet dancer who is the partner of a ballerina
mime
/ˈmaɪm/
noun
an artist who conveys stories, emotions, and ideas through physical movements and gestures, often without using words
headliner
/ˈhɛdˌɫaɪnɝ/
noun
the star performer in an act, typically performing last, whose name attracts people
mentalist
/mˈɛntəlˌɪst/
noun
a performer who uses techniques such as suggestion, psychology, and misdirection to create the illusion of mind-reading, clairvoyance, and other paranormal abilities
organ-grinder
/ˈɔːɹɡənɡɹˈaɪndɚ/
noun
a street musician who plays a hand organ or hurdy-gurdy
mummer
/mˈʌmɚ/
noun
an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression
minstrel
/ˈmɪnstɹəɫ/
noun
a singer of folk songs
mimic
/ˈmɪmɪk/
noun
someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)
lion tamer
/lˈaɪən tˈeɪmɚ/
noun
a circus performer who trains and controls lions for performances, using props like a whip or chair to establish dominance
jongleur
/dʒəŋɡlˈʊɹ/
noun
a singer of folk songs
impersonator
/ˌɪmˈpɝsəneɪtɝ/
noun
someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another
illusionist
/ˌɪˈɫuʒənəst/
noun
someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
harlequin
/ˈhɑɹɫəkwən/
noun
a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte)
fool
/ˈfuɫ/
noun
a performer or entertainer in a royal court or other setting who is known for their humorous or nonsensical performances
fire eater
/fˈaɪɚɹ ˈiːɾɚ/
noun
a circus performer who safely swallows and extinguishes fire for artistic displays
equilibrist
/ˌiːkwᵻlˈɪbɹɪst/
noun
a circus performer who displays balance and agility skills through acts like tightrope walking or hand balancing
conjurer
/ˈkɑndʒəˌɹəɹ/
noun
someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
chorus girl
/kˈoːɹəs ɡˈɜːl/
noun
a woman who dances in a chorus line
artiste
/ɑːɹtˈiːst/
noun
a public performer (a dancer or singer)
acrobat
/ˈækɹəˌbæt/
noun
an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
vaudevillian
/vɑdˈvɪɫjən/
noun
a performer who works in vaudeville
unicyclist
/jˈuːnɪsˌaɪklɪst/
noun
a person who rides a unicycle
tumbler
/ˈtəmbɫɝ/
noun
a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.
tightrope walker
/tˈaɪtɹoʊp wˈɔːkɚ/
noun
an acrobat who performs on a tightrope or slack rope
strolling player
/stɹˈoʊlɪŋ plˈeɪɚ/
noun
a roaming performer who entertains audiences with impromptu or scripted performances in public or informal settings
raconteur
/ˌɹækɑnˈtuɹ/
noun
an individual who has the skill of telling stories in a way that is entertaining
prima donna
/pɹˈiːmə dˈɑːnə/
noun
the main female singer in an opera or opera company
talent manager
/tˈælənt mˈænɪdʒɚ/
noun
an individual or agency that represents and guides the careers of performing artists, such as musicians, actors, or athletes
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