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Ballet Basics Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Slow - sustained movement






2. 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






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






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






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






6. A step traveling in a diagonal direction.






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






8. To lean






9. Dance for two.






10. To rock - or to swing.






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 Withdrawn.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






12. To stretch out - make longer






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






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






15. 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.






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






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






18. Whirl - or spin






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






20. 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.






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






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






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






25. Dance for three






26. Behind you - movements done behind you.






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






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






29. Round of the leg. Circular movement of the leg.






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






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






32. Separated or thrown apart. Body position.






33. 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.






34. Change of the feet in the air.






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






36. To prick






37. The working foot slides from the first or fifth position to the second or fourth position without lifting the toe from the ground.






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






39. A






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






41. Dance for four






42. 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.






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






44. To the front.






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






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






47. Outward. Leg moves clockwise in a circular motion






48. Small jeta - from a demi plia.






49. Raised






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