Definition
Indicates that an exercise is executed to the front, side and back on both legs.
En Croix
Chain or Link
Chainé
Chassé
To Chase
Coupé or Cou-de-Pied
Coupé or Cou-de-Pied
Which leg is straight in a dégagé?
Both legs
When the dancer turns his/her foot in from the ankle, thereby breaking the straight line of the leg.
Sickling
To Stretch
Tendu
Demi Plié
Half Bending of the Knees
Fondu
Fondu
The knee of the working leg is bent at a ___ degree angle in an attitude.
90
When this term is added to the name of a step, the movement is performed while jumping.
Sauté
Step of the Horse
Pas de Cheval
Changement de Pieds
Change of Feet
Fouetté
Fouetté
What direction are the steps in a pas de bourrée?
Back, side, front
A movement in which the working leg is drawn up to the knee of the supporting leg (retiré), slowly extended to a straight position in the air and held with control.
Développé
Round of the Leg
Rond de Jambe
Assemblé
To Assemble or Join Together
Balancé
Balancé
What position is the working leg in during a pirouette?
Passé or Retiré
A position of the body, supported on one leg. The working leg is straight and extended behind the body.
Arabesque
Outward
En Dehors
En Dedans
Inward
Saut de Basque
Saut de Basque
What is the difference between a glissade and a sissonne?
A glissade is a jump from one foot to the other foot where each legs extends through a side dégagé. A sissonne is a jump from two feet to one foot where the legs split like scissors in the air.