Plural of ballet; multiple theatrical performances featuring dancing, typically with music, costumes, and scenery.
From the French 'ballet,' which comes from Italian 'balletto' (diminutive of 'ballare,' meaning 'to dance'). The term entered English in the 16th century when these elaborate dance performances became popular.
The word 'ballet' traveled from Italian dancers to French courts to Russian imperial stages—it's a perfect example of how artistic traditions and their words migrate across cultures!
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