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Ballet Basics Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Over. Indicates that the working foot passes in front of the supporting foot.






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






3. A step traveling in a diagonal direction.






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






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






6. This means 'moving' the leg.






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






8. Small jeta - from a demi plia.






9. Backwards - reverse.






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






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






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






13. To stretch out - make longer






14. Borken/breaking






15. 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.






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






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






18. Outward. Leg moves clockwise in a circular motion






19. 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.






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






21. Arms






22. Leg.






23. 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.






24. Round of the leg. Circular movement of the leg.






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






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






27. Connected movements on the points






28. 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






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






30. 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.






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






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






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






39. 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.






40. Dance for two.






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






42. 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






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






44. Separated or thrown apart. Body position.






45. Basque jump. A traveling step in which the dancer turns in the air with one foot drawn up to the knee of the other leg. Fifth position are foot front.






46. 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.






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






48. Seven






49. Open - opened.






50. Dance for four







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