The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Danseuse \Dan`seuse"\, n. [F., fr. danser to dance.] A professional female dancer; a woman who dances at a public exhibition as in a ballet. [1913 Webster]WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
danseuse n 1: a female ballet dancer [syn: ballerina, danseuse]