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Ballet Basics Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Step






2. Small - little






3. Borken/breaking






4. To stretch out - make longer






5. A jump from both feet onto one foot






6. A step traveling in a diagonal direction.






7. Round of the leg. Circular movement of the leg.






8. Seven






9. Body.






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






11. Connected movements on the points






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






13. 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.






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






15. 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.






16. Dance for two.






17. Running.






18. This means 'moving' the leg.






19. Arms






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 Withdrawn.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






21. 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.






22. 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.






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






24. To lean






25. To prick






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






27. 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.






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






29. To rock - or to swing.






30. 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






31. Whirl - or spin






32. To the front.






33. A






34. 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.






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






36. Shouldering. The placing of the shoulders.






37. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. To get bigger/ big fast movements






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






47. Big - large. (movements)






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






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






50. 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.