go-go dancer
nouna performer, typically female, who energetically and provocatively dances on a stage or platform in nightclubs
1
corps de ballet
nounthe chorus of a ballet company
3
soloist
nouna 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
4
principal dancer
nounthe highest rank in ballet, reserved for experienced dancers who perform leading roles in productions
5
ballet master
nouna man who directs and teaches and rehearses dancers for a ballet company
6
choreographer
nouna person who creates and designs dance movements and routines, typically for performances, shows, or productions
7
backup dancer
nouna dancer who performs behind the main artist or group in a musical or theatrical production
9
caller
nouna person who announces the changes of steps during a dance
10
exotic dancer
nouna performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music
11
showgirl
nouna woman who dances in a chorus line
12
taxi dancer
nouna woman employed to dance with patrons who pay a fee for each dance
13
repetiteur
nouna music coach and accompanist who helps ballet or opera performers learn and rehearse their roles by playing music and providing guidance
14
ensemble
nouna 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
16
prima ballerina
nouna leading female ballet dancer
17
stripper
nouna performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music
18
barker
nounsomeone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
20
contortionist
nounan acrobat able to twist into unusual positions
22
juggler
nouna performer who juggles objects and performs tricks of manual dexterity
23
ringmaster
nounthe person in charge of performances in a circus ring
24
fire-eater
nouna performer who pretends to swallow fire
25
escapologist
nounan entertainer who is expert in the art of escaping
26
human blockhead
nouna sideshow or circus performer who inserts objects into their body openings without pain or injury for entertainment or shock value
27
snake charmer
nouna performer who uses movements and music to control snakes
28
strongman
nouna man who performs feats of strength at a fair or circus
29
target girl
nouna circus performer who acts as the target for projectiles thrown with accuracy by another performer for dramatic effect
30
funambulist
nounan acrobat who performs on a tightrope or slack rope
31
jester
nouna professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
32
ventriloquist
nouna performer who projects the voice into a wooden dummy
35
impresario
nouna sponsor who books and stages public entertainments
38
puppeteer
nounone who operates puppets or marionettes
39
danseur noble
nouna male ballet dancer who is the partner of a ballerina
40
headliner
nounthe star performer in an act, typically performing last, whose name attracts people
42
mentalist
nouna performer who uses techniques such as suggestion, psychology, and misdirection to create the illusion of mind-reading, clairvoyance, and other paranormal abilities
43
organ-grinder
nouna street musician who plays a hand organ or hurdy-gurdy
44
mummer
nounan actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression
45
minstrel
nouna singer of folk songs
46
mimic
nounsomeone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)
47
lion tamer
nouna circus performer who trains and controls lions for performances, using props like a whip or chair to establish dominance
48
jongleur
nouna singer of folk songs
49
impersonator
nounsomeone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another
50
harlequin
nouna clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte)
52
fool
nouna performer or entertainer in a royal court or other setting who is known for their humorous or nonsensical performances
53
fire eater
nouna circus performer who safely swallows and extinguishes fire for artistic displays
54
equilibrist
nouna circus performer who displays balance and agility skills through acts like tightrope walking or hand balancing
55
chorus girl
nouna woman who dances in a chorus line
57
artiste
nouna public performer (a dancer or singer)
58
acrobat
nounan athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
59
vaudevillian
nouna performer who works in vaudeville
60
unicyclist
nouna person who rides a unicycle
61
tumbler
nouna gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.
62
tightrope walker
nounan acrobat who performs on a tightrope or slack rope
63
strolling player
nouna roaming performer who entertains audiences with impromptu or scripted performances in public or informal settings
64
raconteur
nounan individual who has the skill of telling stories in a way that is entertaining
65
prima donna
nounthe main female singer in an opera or opera company
66
talent manager
nounan individual or agency that represents and guides the careers of performing artists, such as musicians, actors, or athletes
67

Download LanGeek app