History
Ballet vocabulary is in what language?
French
half bend
demi plié
this must occur before AND after any jump
plié
Chassé means what in english?
to chase
We have been performing all movements in ballet either center floor or across the floor. Where do traditional ballet classes usually begin?
ballet barre
In what country did ballet originate?
Italy
Relevé means what in english?
to rise
demonstrate a sauté in first position
jumping from and landing in first position
Chaîné means what in English?
the chain or link
When female ballet dancers become more advanced that transition from soft shoes to what?
pointe shoes
The person responsible for bringing ballet to France
Catherine De Medici
demonstrate a tendu
the stretching of the foot to a pointed position on the floor.
Glissade means what in English?
to glide
Demonstrate a piqué turn
stepping out on to a straight leg on relevé with the following leg moving in to passé while turning over the first leg.
The show "Strictly Ballet" follows one specific ballet school. What is it's name?
School of American Ballet
The king responsible for the popularity of ballet in French court. He also created the oldest ballet company in the world, the Paris Opera Ballet
King Louis XIV
What does cambré mean in english?
arched
Demonstrate an échappé
jumping from a closed position to an open position. Ex: fifth to second
Demonstrate a grand jeté
leaping from one leg to another with a plié at the beginning and the end of the movement
Which company are students from "Strictly Ballet" hoping to get a job in?
New York City Ballet
King Louis XIV's dancing master and performance partner. Responsible for creating the five main positions of the body in ballet
Pierre Beauchamp
Demonstrate a de tourné
the changing of direction at ballet barre while in sus-sous
In what position is changement performed?
5th position
to fall
Who was the creator of the New York City Ballet and School of American Ballet?
George Balanchine