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A professional dancer (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gigolo

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This clue might be a double definition.

'a professional' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'dancer' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for gigolo that I've seen before include "Man paid by older woman to be her lover" , "Old word for man maintained by rich woman" , "Paid male lover" , "Professional male escort" , "Kept man" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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