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Ballet Basics Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. 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.






2. Turning fouetta.






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






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






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






6. Small jeta - from a demi plia.






7. Leg.






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






9. Arms






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






11. 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.






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






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






14. Round of the leg. Circular movement of the leg.






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






16. To rock - or to swing.






17. (Movements) in the air

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18. To the front.






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 Withdrawn.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






20. Dance for two.






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






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






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






24. 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.






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






26. Two






27. This means 'moving' the leg.






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






29. 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.






30. 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.






31. Male dance partner to the ballerina






32. Behind you - movements done behind you.






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






34. To stretch out - make longer






35. A step traveling in a diagonal direction.






36. Dance for four






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






38. 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.






39. Borken/breaking






40. Separated or thrown apart. Body position.






41. Ground to ground. Feet never leave the floor.






42. A jump from both feet onto one foot






43. Backwards - reverse.






44. Outward. Leg moves clockwise in a circular motion






45. 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.






46. Connected movements on the points






47. 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.






48. To lean






49. 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






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