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Ballet Basics Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Running.






2. To strike powerfully. An exercise in which the dancer forcefully extends the working leg from a cou-de-pied position to the front - side or back.






3. Small - little






4. Flying brisa. In this brisa the dancer finishes on one foot after the beat - the other leg crossed either front or back.






5. Chased. A step in which one foot literally chases the other foot out of its position; done in a series.






6. To prick






7. To turn in a walk. The dancer turns slowly in place on one foot by a series of slight movements of the heel to the required side while maintaining a definite pose.






8. Carriage of the arm. The changing of arm positions.






9. Seven






10. Step in which the fotot goes in back coupa and you turn ¾ of a circle then do a grand jeta to complete the turn. Usually done in a circle or diagonal.






11. To pose - balanced on one leg while the other leg is slightly bent at the knee - extended to either the front - side or back.






12. Outward. Leg moves clockwise in a circular motion






13. To face hips square. Not particularly to the front.






14. The working foot slides from the first or fifth position to the second or fourth position without lifting the toe from the ground.






15. Behind you - movements done behind you.






16. This means to pose on one leg whilst extending the other leg to the back.






17. To the front. Any step in front of your body.






18. This jeta is done in all directions and in a circle.






19. Whirl - or spin






20. Dance for three






21. This describes certain jumps and steps - for example - jumping and landing from two feet - or a specific movement that is usually performed at the 'barre' - to stand on one leg - the other leg will then beat against it.






22. Leg.






23. Whipped. A term applied to a whipping movement.






24. Foot rises about four inches from the floor with a well-pointed toe - then slides back into the the first or fifth position.






25. Male dance partner to the ballerina






26. A






27. Shaded. Position in which the dancer stands at an oblique angle to the audience so that a part of the body is taken back - almost hidden from view.






28. Fish. A position of the body in which the legs are crossed in the fifth position and held tightly together with the back arched. This pose is taken while jumping into the air.






29. To the second. Applies to legs or arms. Second position.






30. Enrico Cecchetti was a ballet teacher. He had a system of passing the tradition of ballet down to the next generation. The method has a definite program of strict routine and includes a table of principal set daily exercises for each day of the week.






31. Turning. Indicates that the body is to turn while executing a given step.






32. To the front.






33. Turning fouetta.






34. Open - opened.






35. Two






36. This term is used for a fault in which the dancer turns his or her foot in from the ankle - thereby breaking the straight line of the leg.






37. To rock - or to swing.






38. A stationary handrail that is used during ballet warm up exercises. The term also refers to the exercises that are performed at the barre - as well as that part of a ballet class that incorporates barre exercises. Much of a ballet dancer's training t






39. To put together - to make a jump from one foot then landing on both feet.






40. Line. The outline of a dancer as she executes certain steps.






41. Step of the cat. Jump where legs come up to double passa.






42. Bourrae step - done on pointe of demi-point.






43. Waltz step. Done with a graceful swaying body. Like a balanca but feet do not cross.






44. Section that brings you to the end of a dance - its big and important.






45. On the points. Rising to the tips of the toes.






46. (Movements) in the air

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47. Borken/breaking






48. Grand dance for two. Has a definite 5 parts.






49. Round of the leg. Circular movement of the leg.






50. Ground to ground. Feet never leave the floor.







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