Definition of pas de trois in English:
pas de trois
noun ˌpɑː də ˈtrwʌˌpä də ˈtwä
A dance for three people.
Example sentencesExamples
- The pas de trois was a very successful piece of choreography.
- The strength of the company's male dancers was well displayed in the several exciting pas de trois for men which celebrate male camaraderie.
- There were notable performances in the Act 1 pas de trois.
- I think he has to be more reserved and to show off less in this pas de trois, as it requires harmony among the three dancers.
- Dancers from the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago performed this enigmatic pas de trois.
Synonyms
trio, triplet, triplets, triumvirate, triad, trinity, troika, triunity, triangle, triplex
Origin
French, literally 'step of three'.