Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From French premier danseur (apparently not recorded in dictionaries of French) from premier + danseur.
Definition of premier danseur in US English:
premier danseur
noun
A leading male dancer in a ballet company.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From French premier danseur (apparently not recorded in dictionaries of French) from premier + danseur.