noun
ballet
B1
Ballett means 'ballet'—the dance form or a specific performance. It is neuter: das Ballett; plural die Ballette (also used uncountably for the art). Genitive des Balletts shows the -s. Declines regularly. Not reflexive; no special prepositions or auxiliary verbs. Common in cultural contexts.
Examples
Ihre Tochter tanzt seit fünf Jahren Ballett.
Her daughter has been dancing ballet for five years.
Das Ballett im Theater beginnt um acht Uhr.
The ballet at the theater starts at eight o'clock.
Die Aufführung des Balletts wurde abgesagt, weil viele Tänzer erkrankt waren.
The ballet performance was canceled because many dancers were ill.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine dancers in tutus on a stage forming a graceful line — a clear ballet picture.
Sounds like English 'ballet' with the same pronunciation.
Das Ballett — think 'das' because many imported art words in German (like das Theater) are neuter.
Notes
Borrowed from French/Italian; plural often Ballette. Commonly used for both the art form and specific performances.