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Ballet Basics Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Running.






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. 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.






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






5. A






6. 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.






7. 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.






8. Outward. Leg moves clockwise in a circular motion






9. Dance for two.






10. Leg.






11. To the front.






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






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






14. 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.






15. Separated or thrown apart. Body position.






16. 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.






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






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






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






20. Sideways. Used to indicate that a step is to be made to the side - either to the right or to the left.






21. A step traveling in a diagonal direction.






22. 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.






23. 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.






24. To stretch out - make longer






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






26. Fish. A position of the body in which the legs are crossed in the fifth position and held tightly together with the back arched. This pose is taken while jumping into the air.






27. Two






28. Dance for three






29. Behind you - movements done behind you.






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






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






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






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






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






35. 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.






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






37. Step






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






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






40. 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.






41. Small jeta - from a demi plia.






42. Raised






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






44. Dance for four






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






46. To get bigger/ big fast movements






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






48. Big - large. (movements)






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






50. To prick