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Ballet Basics Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Connected movements on the points






2. Big - large. (movements)






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






4. 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.






5. Dance for two.






6. Arms






7. 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.






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






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






10. Male dance partner to the ballerina






11. Small - half bend of the knees.






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






13. Slow - sustained movement






14. 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.






15. Backwards - reverse.






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






17. Step






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






19. (Movements) in the air

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20. 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






21. Running.






22. 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.






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






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 Withdrawn.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






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






26. 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.






27. Change of the feet in the air.






28. A step traveling in a diagonal direction.






29. A






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






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






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






33. Dance for four






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






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






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






38. Shouldering. The placing of the shoulders.






39. Whirl - or spin






40. To prick






41. 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






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






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






44. 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.






45. This means 'moving' the leg.






46. Body.






47. Seven






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






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






50. A jump from both feet onto one foot