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Ballet Basics Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Chased. A step in which one foot literally chases the other foot out of its position; done in a series.






2. To get bigger/ big fast movements






3. 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






4. Connected movements on the points






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






6. 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.






7. Turning fouetta.






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






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






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






11. Dance for two.






12. 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.






13. 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.






14. Outward. Leg moves clockwise in a circular motion






15. Small jeta - from a demi plia.






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






17. A jump from both feet onto one foot






18. Male dance partner to the ballerina






19. Open - opened.






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






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






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






23. 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.






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






25. To the front.






26. Borken/breaking






27. Running.






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






29. Leg.






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






31. 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






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






33. A step traveling in a diagonal direction.






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






35. 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.






36. Arms






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






38. 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.






39. A






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






41. Seven






42. 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.






43. 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.






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






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






46. Slow - sustained movement






47. Small - little






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






49. Body.






50. Change of the feet in the air.