Ballet
Define a glissade step
a gliding step
What are some key points of proper alignment?
-Head
-Shoulders
-Chest
-Pelvis
-Knees
-Ankles
-Toes
An exchange from one foot to another in the air is called a (____________)
Leap
What are the elements of dance?
Body, Energy, Space, Time
what are the 3 benefits of warm ups?
-Increase Blood Flow
-Increase Heart Rate
-Injury Prevention
What step moves the leg in a half circle?
Ronde Jambe
Movement that travels
A quick transfer of weight on the balls of the feet is called a (__________)
ball change
What is improvisation?
Abs and back muscles are part of which muscle group?
Core
What is a series of turns called?
Chaine
Being aware of your surroundings is called (_____)
Spatial awareness
A kick that archs in front of the body is called a (___________)
Fan Kick
How would you define personal/self space?
The space the dancer occupies
What are the 3 benefits of stretching?
Reduce Soreness
Prevent injury
Increase Flexibility
What is the difference between a tendu and a degage?
Tendu on floor
Degage disengages from the floor
Define Isolation
moving one part of the body
Twisting on the balls of your feet to change directions is called a (_____________)
Pivot turn
Moving from fast to slow movement would be an example of which element of dance?
Time: Tempo
What is the proper way to land from a jump?
Toe Ball Heel
What language is ballet terminology written in?
French
Where does turn out come from?
Hips
The action of using the head while turning is called (______________)
Spotting
What is an example of Movement qualities from the elements of dance?
-Swing, Suspend
-Sharp, Percussive
-Sustained
Increases oxygen