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Ballet Basics Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Arms






2. 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.






3. 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.






4. Closed sissone. Low elevation and a quick tempo - this sissonne finishes on two feet with the working foot gliding along the floor into the demi-plia in the fifth position.






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






6. To the front.






7. Male dance partner to the ballerina






8. This means 'moving' the leg.






9. Whirl - or spin






10. At the neck of the foot. Wrapped around.






11. Arms low or down. This is the dancer's 'attention.' The arms form a circle with the palms facing each other and the back edge of the hands resting on the thighs. The arms should hang quite loosely but not allowing the elbows to touch the sides.






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






13. Sinking down. A term used to describe a lowering of the body made by bending the knee of the supporting leg.






14. Dance for three






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






16. Term used to describe the ability of a dancer to raise and hold her extended leg en l'air.






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






18. Slow - sustained movement






19. Step






20. Round of the leg. Circular movement of the leg.






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






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






23. 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.






24. Leg.






25. Big - large. (movements)






26. To rock - or to swing.






27. The crossing of the legs with the body placed at an oblique angle to the audience.






28. 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.






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






30. Connected movements on the points






31. Raised






32. Carried. Refers either to a step which is traveled in the air from one spot to another.






33. 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.






34. 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.






35. To lean






36. Inward. Indicates that the leg moves in a circular direction - counterclockewise - from the back to the front.






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






38. To stretch out - make longer






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






40. Behind you - movements done behind you.






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






42. 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.






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






44. To get bigger/ big fast movements






45. Two






46. Borken/breaking






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






48. Running.






49. Body.






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







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