Words Related to Performing Arts

Words Related to Performing Arts - People in Performing Arts

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go-go dancer
noun
a performer, typically female, who energetically and provocatively dances on a stage or platform in nightclubs
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ballet dancer
noun
a trained dancer who is a member of a ballet company
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corps de ballet
noun
the chorus of a ballet company
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soloist
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
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principal dancer
noun
the highest rank in ballet, reserved for experienced dancers who perform leading roles in productions
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ballet master
noun
a man who directs and teaches and rehearses dancers for a ballet company
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choreographer
noun
a person who creates and designs dance movements and routines, typically for performances, shows, or productions
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dancer
noun
someone whose profession is dancing
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backup dancer
noun
a dancer who performs behind the main artist or group in a musical or theatrical production
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caller
noun
a person who announces the changes of steps during a dance
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exotic dancer
noun
a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music
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showgirl
noun
a woman who dances in a chorus line
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taxi dancer
noun
a woman employed to dance with patrons who pay a fee for each dance
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repetiteur
noun
a music coach and accompanist who helps ballet or opera performers learn and rehearse their roles by playing music and providing guidance
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ballerina
noun
a female dancer who performs graceful and precise dance movements on her toes
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ensemble
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
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prima ballerina
noun
a leading female ballet dancer
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stripper
noun
a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music
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cheerleader
noun
someone who leads the cheers by spectators at a sporting event
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barker
noun
someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
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clown
noun
a person who wears a wig and a red nose to entertain an audience
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contortionist
noun
an acrobat able to twist into unusual positions
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juggler
noun
a performer who juggles objects and performs tricks of manual dexterity
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ringmaster
noun
the person in charge of performances in a circus ring
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fire-eater
noun
a performer who pretends to swallow fire
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escapologist
noun
an entertainer who is expert in the art of escaping
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human blockhead
noun
a sideshow or circus performer who inserts objects into their body openings without pain or injury for entertainment or shock value
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snake charmer
noun
a performer who uses movements and music to control snakes
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strongman
noun
a man who performs feats of strength at a fair or circus
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target girl
noun
a circus performer who acts as the target for projectiles thrown with accuracy by another performer for dramatic effect
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funambulist
noun
an acrobat who performs on a tightrope or slack rope
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jester
noun
a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
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magician
noun
someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
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comedian
noun
someone whose job is making their audience laugh through jokes
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ventriloquist
noun
a performer who projects the voice into a wooden dummy
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performer
noun
someone who entertains an audience, such as an actor, singer, musician, etc.
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artist
noun
a person who dances, sings, acts, etc. professionally
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impresario
noun
a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments
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puppeteer
noun
one who operates puppets or marionettes
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danseur noble
noun
a male ballet dancer who is the partner of a ballerina
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mime
noun
an artist who conveys stories, emotions, and ideas through physical movements and gestures, often without using words
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headliner
noun
the star performer in an act, typically performing last, whose name attracts people
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mentalist
noun
a performer who uses techniques such as suggestion, psychology, and misdirection to create the illusion of mind-reading, clairvoyance, and other paranormal abilities
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organ-grinder
noun
a street musician who plays a hand organ or hurdy-gurdy
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mummer
noun
an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression
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minstrel
noun
a singer of folk songs
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mimic
noun
someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)
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lion tamer
noun
a circus performer who trains and controls lions for performances, using props like a whip or chair to establish dominance
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jongleur
noun
a singer of folk songs
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impersonator
noun
someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another
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illusionist
noun
someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
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harlequin
noun
a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte)
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fool
noun
a performer or entertainer in a royal court or other setting who is known for their humorous or nonsensical performances
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fire eater
noun
a circus performer who safely swallows and extinguishes fire for artistic displays
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equilibrist
noun
a circus performer who displays balance and agility skills through acts like tightrope walking or hand balancing
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conjurer
noun
someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
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chorus girl
noun
a woman who dances in a chorus line
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artiste
noun
a public performer (a dancer or singer)
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acrobat
noun
an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
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vaudevillian
noun
a performer who works in vaudeville
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unicyclist
noun
a person who rides a unicycle
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tumbler
noun
a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.
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tightrope walker
noun
an acrobat who performs on a tightrope or slack rope
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strolling player
noun
a roaming performer who entertains audiences with impromptu or scripted performances in public or informal settings
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raconteur
noun
an individual who has the skill of telling stories in a way that is entertaining
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prima donna
noun
the main female singer in an opera or opera company
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talent manager
noun
an individual or agency that represents and guides the careers of performing artists, such as musicians, actors, or athletes
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