Vocabulary
Barre
Center/Random
100

What does plié mean?

to bend

100

When dancers switch sides at the barre, they always turn ______________ the barre.

towards

100

What language is ballet taught in?

French

200

What does tendu mean?

to stretch

200
What is one exercise we do at the barre

plié, tendu, dégagé.... etc

200

What is one exercise students can do across the floor?

chasse, glissade, etc

300
What does dégagé mean?

to disengage

300

True or false: we dance in a turned in position

false

300

What are the three elements of a jump?

1. plie before and after

2. straight legs in the air

3. point toes in the air

400

what does fondu mean?

to melt

400

How many positions are there in ballet?

5

400

What is petit allegro?

section of class with small, quick jumps

500

What does glissade mean?

to glide

500

What hand goes on the barre first?

left

500

What is adagio

the portion of the class where students move slow and controlled

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