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Ballet Basics Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. This means to pose on one leg whilst extending the other leg to the back.






2. To turn in the air. A complete sing - double - or triple turn in the air; usually landing in 5th position.






3. Small - half bend of the knees.






4. Developing movement. A daveloppa is a movement in which the working leg is drawn up to the knee of the supporting leg and slowly extended to an open position en l'air and held there with perfect control.






5. Chains - links. A series of rapid turns on the points or demi-pointes done in a straight line or circle.






6. To the front.






7. To rock - or to swing.






8. Big - large. (movements)






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






10. In the shape of a cross. (Front - side - back - side)






11. Two






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






13. Small rise on the ball of the foot - usually in pointe shoes.






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






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






16. To throw about. This is a jump from either one foot or both feet. Jump up to double passe and extend out.






17. A march in which two steps are taken forward on the demi-pointes and then the third step is taken flat with the supporting knee bent in fondu and the other leg raised in front.






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






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






20. Connected movements on the points






21. To glide. A traveling step executed by gliding the working foot from the fifth position in the required direction - the other foot closing to it.






22. Under. Indicates that the working foot passes behind the supporting foot.






23. Diversion - enjoyment. A suite of numbers called 'entraes -' inserted into a classic ballet. These short dances are calculated to display the talents of individuals or groups of dancers.






24. Borken/breaking






25. To throw. A jump from one foot to the other in which the working leg is brushed into the air and appears to have been thrown.






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






27. Body.






28. Seven






29. Arms






30. Withdrawn. A position in which the thigh is raised to the second position.






31. This means 'moving' the leg.






32. To stretch out - make longer






33. (Movements) in the air

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34. A step traveling in a diagonal direction.






35. 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






36. Sating ballet slippers dancers use when dancing in sur le point.






37. Round of the leg. Circular movement of the leg.






38. 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.






39. Behind you - movements done behind you.






40. Step in which legs/thighs beat in the air






41. To lean






42. Backwards - reverse.






43. Pas de bourra - running. This is a progression on the points or demi-pointes by a series of small - even steps with the feet close together. It may be done in all directions or in a circle.






44. Sideways. Used to indicate that a step is to be made to the side - either to the right or to the left.






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






46. Change of the feet in the air.






47. Outward. Leg moves clockwise in a circular motion






48. Shouldering. The placing of the shoulders.






49. 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.






50. Small jeta - from a demi plia.