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Ballet Basics Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Chased. A step in which one foot literally chases the other foot out of its position; done in a series.






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






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






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






5. To get bigger/ big fast movements






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






7. Foot rises about four inches from the floor with a well-pointed toe - then slides back into the the first or fifth position.






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






9. Raised






10. A jump from both feet onto one foot






11. 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.






12. 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.






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






14. Outward. Leg moves clockwise in a circular motion






15. 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.






16. Step






17. 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.






18. Slow - sustained movement






19. 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.






20. 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






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






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






23. This means 'moving' the leg.






24. 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.






25. Small jeta - from a demi plia.






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






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






33. 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.






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






35. To rock - or to swing.






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






37. Open - opened.






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






39. Behind you - movements done behind you.






40. Turning fouetta.






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






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






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






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






45. Small - half bend of the knees.






46. A






47. Dance for four






48. (Movements) in the air

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






50. Seven