1930s; earliest use found in Musical Times. From German Ballerino or its etymon Italian ballerino professional dancer from ballare to dance + -ino. Compare French ballerin, Spanish bailarin.
Definition of ballerino in US English:
ballerino
nounˌbaləˈriːnəʊ
US
A male ballet dancer.
Origin
1930s; earliest use found in Musical Times. From German Ballerino or its etymon Italian ballerino professional dancer from ballare to dance + -ino. Compare French ballerin, Spanish bailarin.