Famous dancers
American choreographer; directed All That Jazz
Bob Fosse
Legs turned out, heel touching toe
5th position
Characterized by light, graceful, fluid movements
Ballet
To stretch
Tendu
2013 - Surfers are transported to a beach party movie and face dance battles at the beach hangout.
Teen Beach Movie
First African American principle dancer in ABT
Misty Copeland
Position where the legs appear “crossed”
Croise
Percussion sounds are made with the feet
Tap
To disengage
Degage
2002 Adaptation revolving around characters Roxy Hart and Velma.
Chicago
Russian male ballet dancer prominent in the 70’s and 80’s
Mikhail Baryshnikov
Opposite of crossed, means shaded
Efface
Less of a style more of a description of dance that is rooted in the diverse history of broadway musicals
Musical theatre
Raised leg is held at a 90 degree angle front or back. It’s either well bent or slightly (allongee)
Attitude
2010 - Famed ballerina fears she’s being replaced and falls into mental despair. Stars Natalie Portman.
Black Swan
Actor, singer, dancer and choreographer. He was the most influential person for film in his day. Known for his unbelievable tap skills
Fred Astaire
Separated or thrown apart
Ecarte
Combines modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet
Contemporary
Beating of the leg
Battement
2000 - Teens attending American Ballet Academy fight for a coveted spot in the Company.
Center Stage
Most influential choreographer of the 20th century. The father of American ballet
Balanchine
Shouldered or shouldering
Epaule
Roots in Black American society that was popularized by big bands in the 30’s and 40’s
Jazz
Broken or breaking. Can begin on one foot or two. Can land on one foot or two
Brise
1984 - Teen fights to popularize dance in a small town where it’s forbidden. Starring Kevin Bacon.
Footloose