Ballet Definitions 1
Raised. A raising of the body on the points or demi-pointes.
What is Releve?
When is the 16th century?
To Fall.
What is Tombe?
What are pink tights?
What is Plie?
Disengaged or disengaging step.
What is Dégagé?
Who created the 5 basic ballet positions?
Who is Pierre Beauchamp?
To Stretch.
What is Tendu?
Ballerina's will typically do their hair in this style when taking a ballet class.
What is a bun?
Chains, Links.
Beating. A beating action of the extended or bent leg.
What is Battement?
Who founded the Royal Academy of Dance?
Who is King Louis XIV?
Jumped or Jumping.
What is Saute?
This is the warm up area for ballerinas.
What is the barre?
To the second.
What is A la Seconde?
King Louis XIV was best known for his role as:
Who is Apollo the Sun King?
Carriage of Arms.
What is Port De Bras?
This color leotard is typically worn when taking a ballet class.
What is a black leotard?
To the back.
What is En Arriere?
A circular movement of the leg.
What is Ron De Jambe?
Where did ballet originate?
What is Italy?
Spin or Whirl.
What is Pirouette?
This classical instrument is typically played during a ballet class.
What is a piano?
To Glide.