Definition of demi-caractère in English:
demi-caractère
noun ˌdɛmɪkarəkˈtɛːˌdemēkerəkˈter
mass noun1A style of ballet having elements of character dance, but executed with steps based on the classical technique.
Example sentencesExamples
- Graceful of presence and bearing for the princely roles, it is nonetheless in demi-caractère parts that he excels.
- Carlos, Clavigo's friend, is conceived more as a demi-caractère role where play-acting is almost as important as dancing.
- Despite reservations because he had not choreographed for students before, he agreed to choreograph a demi-caractère and a classical variation.
- Finally, ballet was divided into three formal techniques sérieux, demi-caractère and comique.
- 1.1count noun A dancer specializing in demi-caractère dance.
Example sentencesExamples
- He was a demi-caractère dancer of unusual vivacity and charm but also danced in the modern repertoire.
- He also describes the body types of the serious dancer, the demi-caractère dancer, and the comic dancer.
Origin
French, literally 'half character'.