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Ballet Basics Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. 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.






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






3. A jump from both feet onto one foot






4. Small jeta - from a demi plia.






5. 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.






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






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






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






9. Seven






10. Behind you - movements done behind you.






11. Big - large. (movements)






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






13. Over. Indicates that the working foot passes in front of the supporting foot.






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






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






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






17. Step






18. Small - little






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






20. To strike powerfully. An exercise in which the dancer forcefully extends the working leg from a cou-de-pied position to the front - side or back.






21. 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.






22. Small rise on the ball of the foot - usually in pointe shoes.






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






24. Running.






25. Turning fouetta.






26. 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






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






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






29. To prick






30. 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.






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






32. This means 'moving' the leg.






33. To stretch out - make longer






34. 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.






35. A






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






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






38. Small - half bend of the knees.






39. 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.






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






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






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






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






44. To glide. A traveling step executed by gliding the working foot from the fifth position in the required direction - the other foot closing to it.






45. Arms






46. Separated or thrown apart. Body position.






47. Borken/breaking






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






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






50. 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.