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Ballet Basics Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. The crossing of the legs with the body placed at an oblique angle to the audience.






2. 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






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






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






5. Running.






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






7. This means 'moving' the leg.






8. A jump from both feet onto one foot






9. 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.






10. Connected movements on the points






11. Dance for three






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






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 Withdrawn.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






14. To get bigger/ big fast movements






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






16. 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.






17. Body.






18. Dance for two.






19. 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.






20. To stretch out - make longer






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






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






23. (Movements) in the air

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






25. To rock - or to swing.






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






27. Turning fouetta.






28. Separated or thrown apart. Body position.






29. Whipped. A term applied to a whipping movement.






30. Round of the leg. Circular movement of the leg.






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






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






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






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






35. Bent or bending. Bending of the knee or knees






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






37. To prick






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






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






40. 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






41. Leg.






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






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






44. Big - large. (movements)






45. 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.






46. 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.






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






48. 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.






49. Outward. Leg moves clockwise in a circular motion






50. Dance for four