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Ballet Basics Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Big - large. (movements)






2. Outward. Leg moves clockwise in a circular motion






3. Male dance partner to the ballerina






4. 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






5. A jump from both feet onto one foot






6. 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.






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






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






9. 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.






10. To rock - or to swing.






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






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






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






14. This means 'moving' the leg.






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






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






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






18. (Movements) in the air

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19. Dance for four






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






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






22. Running.






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






24. Slow - sustained movement






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






26. Backwards - reverse.






27. 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.






28. 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.






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






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






31. Arms






32. Change of the feet in the air.






33. 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.






34. 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






35. Behind you - movements done behind you.






36. To stretch out - make longer






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






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






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






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






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






42. Seven






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






44. 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.






45. Dance for three






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






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






48. Open - opened.






49. Small - half bend of the knees.






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






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