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Ballet Basics Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Step of the cat. Jump where legs come up to double passa.






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






3. Over. Indicates that the working foot passes in front of the supporting foot.






4. Raised






5. A jump from both feet onto one foot






6. 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.






7. Small - half bend of the knees.






8. Outward. Leg moves clockwise in a circular motion






9. To rock - or to swing.






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






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






12. This is a term used in double (supported) work for various lifts in which the danseuse is supported by the danseur in a poisson position. He may hold her above his head in a horizontal fish dive or she may fall from a sitting position on his shoulder






13. 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.






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






15. The ability to jump easily and lightly into the air. Springy - usually men.






16. 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.






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






18. Separated or thrown apart. Body position.






19. Dance for three






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






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






22. A step traveling in a diagonal direction.






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






24. Interweaving or braiding. A step of beating in which the dancer jumps into the air and rapidly crosses the legs before and behind each other.






25. Small jeta - from a demi plia.






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






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






28. This means 'moving' the leg.






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






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






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






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






33. Slow - sustained movement






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






35. Jumped - jumping. When this name is added to a step - that step is done in the air.






36. Leg.






37. Arms






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






39. 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.






40. (Movements) in the air

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






42. Dance for four






43. Backwards - reverse.






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






45. 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.






46. To lean






47. To escape. From 5th to second. Feet slide and don't leave floor.






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






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






50. Male dance partner to the ballerina