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Ballet Basics Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. The ability to jump easily and lightly into the air. Springy - usually men.






2. 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.






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






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






5. Arms






6. 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.






7. Behind you - movements done behind you.






8. Connected movements on the points






9. Raised






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






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






12. To stretch out - make longer






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






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






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






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






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






18. Small jeta - from a demi plia.






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






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






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






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 Withdrawn.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






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






24. Leg.






25. Small - half bend of the knees.






26. (Movements) in the air

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






28. Outward. Leg moves clockwise in a circular motion






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






30. This means 'moving' the leg.






31. A jump from both feet onto one foot






32. Whirl - or spin






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






34. 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.






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






36. 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.






37. A






38. Seven






39. 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.






40. To the front. Any step in front of your body.






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






42. Running.






43. Big - large. (movements)






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. 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.