danseuse
/dɑ̃ˈsəːz
/noun
A female ballet dancer.The pieces followed each other with such rapidity, and the young danseuses exhibited such poise and grace, that it was obvious they had practiced long and hard....
- Marie Bonfanti and Rita Sangalli were the premières danseuses.
- She wants to be recognised as a classical danseuse some day.
Origin
French, 'female dancer'.