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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. Whipped. A term applied to a whipping movement.






3. Small jeta - from a demi plia.






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






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






6. Interweaving or braiding. A step of beating in which the dancer jumps into the air and rapidly crosses the legs before and behind each other.






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






8. 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






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






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






11. Dance for three






12. Outward. Leg moves clockwise in a circular motion






13. Turning fouetta.






14. Whirl - or spin






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






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






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






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






19. Male dance partner to the ballerina






20. This means 'moving' the leg.






21. 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.






22. Open - opened.






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






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






25. To stretch out - make longer






26. 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.






27. To prick






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






29. Body.






30. 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.






31. A






32. Round of the leg. Circular movement of the leg.






33. 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.






34. Running.






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






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






37. 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.






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






39. (Movements) in the air

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






41. To lean






42. 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.






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






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






45. 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.






46. Seven






47. 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.






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






49. 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.






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