A prima ballerina is the leading female dancer in a ballet company and is the second highest title awarded to a ballerina, ranking just below the title of prima ballerina assoluta.
A prima ballerina is the leading female dancer in a ballet company. A prima ballerina is the second highest title. This second highest title is awarded to a ballerina. The second highest title is ranking just below the title of prima ballerina assoluta.