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Ballet Basics Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






7. Body.






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






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






10. To rock - or to swing.






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






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






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






14. Small - little






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






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






17. Slow - sustained movement






18. 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.






19. Seven






20. 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.






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






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






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






24. Step






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






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






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






28. To lean






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






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






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






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






33. This means 'moving' the leg.






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 Withdrawn.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






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






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






38. Change of the feet in the air.






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






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






41. A jump from both feet onto one foot






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






43. Waltz step. Done with a graceful swaying body. Like a balanca but feet do not cross.






44. 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.






45. (Movements) in the air

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46. Male dance partner to the ballerina






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






48. 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.






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






50. Big - large. (movements)