pas de deux

• Termo francês que significa "passo de dois", usado no balé para designar um dueto dançado, geralmente por um bailarino e uma bailarina, com apoio, giros e movimentos coordenados.

A French term meaning 'step of two,' used in ballet to refer to a dance duet, typically involving a male and female dancer performing intricate lifts, turns, and coordinated movements.

1. Ballet duetB2formal

   A dance for two people, typically a male and a female, in classical ballet.

   Pas de deux

   • The pas de deux in Swan Lake is one of the most famous in ballet.
   • She performed a beautiful pas de deux with her partner.
   • The audience applauded the pas de deux for its grace and precision.

2. Close collaborationC1informal

   A situation where two people work closely together, often in a creative or professional context.

   Colaboração estreita

   • Their business partnership was a perfect pas de deux of ideas.
   • The director and the lead actor performed a creative pas de deux during the film's production.
   • The negotiation was a delicate pas de deux between the two companies.