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Ballet Basics Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. To throw about. This is a jump from either one foot or both feet. Jump up to double passe and extend out.






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






3. Leg.






4. To lean






5. Dance for two.






6. Whirl - or spin






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






8. Big - large. (movements)






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






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






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






12. (Movements) in the air

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13. Raised






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






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






16. 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






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 Withdrawn.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






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






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






20. 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.






21. Fish. A position of the body in which the legs are crossed in the fifth position and held tightly together with the back arched. This pose is taken while jumping into the air.






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






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






24. This means to pose on one leg whilst extending the other leg to the back.






25. Dance for four






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






27. A jump from both feet onto one foot






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






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






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






31. To rock - or to swing.






32. To get bigger/ big fast movements






33. A step traveling in a diagonal direction.






34. 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.






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






36. 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.






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






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






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






40. Round of the leg. Circular movement of the leg.






41. Arms






42. This means 'moving' the leg.






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






44. Turning fouetta.






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






46. 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






47. Step






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






49. 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.






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