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Ballet Basics Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Sideways. Used to indicate that a step is to be made to the side - either to the right or to the left.






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






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






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






5. Running.






6. 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






7. Small - little






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






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






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






11. Open - opened.






12. 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.






13. Slow - sustained movement






14. Male dance partner to the ballerina






15. To lean






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






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






18. Round of the leg. Circular movement of the leg.






19. A step traveling in a diagonal direction.






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






21. Royal. A changement in which the calves are beaten together before the feet change position.






22. Behind you - movements done behind you.






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






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






25. Body.






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






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






29. To rock - or to swing.






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






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






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






33. A jump from both feet onto one foot






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






35. Connected movements on the points






36. To the front.






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






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






39. 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.






40. Like a bell. Refers to grand battements to the front and back sliding through first position.






41. (Movements) in the air

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






43. 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.






44. Change of the feet in the air.






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






46. Big - large. (movements)






47. 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.






48. Small - half bend of the knees.






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






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