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Ballet Basics Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. 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






2. 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.






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






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






5. To rock - or to swing.






6. Behind you - movements done behind you.






7. (Movements) in the air

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






9. A






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






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






12. To get bigger/ big fast movements






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






14. 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.






15. Running.






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






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






18. 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.






19. Small - half bend of the knees.






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






21. Borken/breaking






22. Whirl - or spin






23. This means 'moving' the leg.






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






25. 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.






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






27. Dance for two.






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






29. 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.






30. A step traveling in a diagonal direction.






31. Change of the feet in the air.






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






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






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






35. Backwards - reverse.






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






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






38. Open - opened.






39. To stretch out - make longer






40. Slow - sustained movement






41. Bent or bending. Bending of the knee or knees






42. Two






43. 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.






44. Big - large. (movements)






45. 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.






46. Shouldering. The placing of the shoulders.






47. Dance for four






48. A ballet fan or enthusiast. The word was invented in Russia in the early nineteenth century.






49. 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.






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







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