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Ballet Basics Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. To the second. Applies to legs or arms. Second position.






2. Outward. Leg moves clockwise in a circular motion






3. To the front.






4. Running.






5. Dance for four






6. 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.






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






8. Dance for two.






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






10. 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.






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






12. To prick






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






14. 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.






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






16. Big - large. (movements)






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






18. Whirl - or spin






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






20. Two






21. To stretch out - make longer






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






23. Seven






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






25. 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.






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






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






28. 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.






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 Withdrawn.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






30. Step






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






32. (Movements) in the air

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






34. A






35. The working foot slides from the first or fifth position to the second or fourth position without lifting the toe from the ground.






36. To lean






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






38. Slow - sustained movement






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






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






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






42. Connected movements on the points






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






44. Borken/breaking






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






46. 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.






47. 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.






48. Round of the leg. Circular movement of the leg.






49. A step traveling in a diagonal direction.






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