Theory Part 1
Name and demonstrate the closed positions of the feet
First
Third
Fifth
Name and demonstrate the open positions of the feet
Second
Fourth
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DEMI PLIE
GRAND PLIE
HALF BEND
LARGE BEND
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GRAND PAS DE CHAT
Large Step of the Cat
What is the preparation for the TEMPS LEVES exercise at the barre?
Present Raven Claws to the Barre.
What is the theory of the movement of the FEET?
When going from a CLOSED position to an OPEN position, SLIDE to a POINT, then lower the HEEL.
When going from an OPEN position to a CLOSED position, POINT the foot, then SLIDE while lowering the HEEL.
Name and demonstrate the positions of the arms
First
Second
Low Fifth
Fifth Front
High Fifth
Half Second
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POSE
JETE
Posing Step
Throwing Step
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ECHAPPES RELEVES
Escaping Movements Raised
In the DEVELOPPE exercise at the barre, what happens after the developpes front, side, and back.
Tendu 2nd with Arm in 5th Front and Turn to Face the Barre
Name, Translate, and Demonstrate the positions of the body.
A LA QUATRIEME DEVANT (to the 4th front)
A LA SECONDE (to the 2nd)
A LA QUATRIEME DERRIERE (to the 4th back)
What is the theory of the movement of the ARMS?
When going from a LOW position to a HIGH position, the arms usually pass through FIFTH FRONT.
When going from a HIGH position to a LOW position, the arms usually pass through SECOND and HALF SECOND.
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TROISIEME ARABESQUE EN EFFACEE
Third Arabesque in a Shaded Position
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JETE TEMPS LEVES
Throwing Step with a Raised Movement
What is the pattern for the RETIRE PASSE exercise in the center of the room?
There is no set pattern.
Name, Translate, and Demonstrate the three MOVEMENTS in DANCING.
PLIER (to bend)
RELEVER (to rise)
SAUTER (to jump)
Name the Fixed Points of the Room.
Select the audience which is 5.
Beginning with the right front corner, count the corners counter-clockwise: 1, 2, 3, 4.
Count the walls in the same manner: 5, 6, 7, 8.
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RETIRE
RETIRE PASSE
Withdrawn Movement
Withdrawn Movement Passing
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RONDS DE JAMBE A TERRE EN DEHORS ET EN DEDANS
Circle of the leg on the ground outward and inward
What are two directions a CHASSE can be done? Name in French and Translate.
BONUS (100 points): Name and Translate the third direction a chasse can be done.
CHASSE EN AVANT (chasing step to the front)
CHASSE EN ARRIERE (chasing step to the back)
CHASSE DE COTE (chasing step to the side)
What is the Theory of the Movement of the HEAD in a Pirouette? DEMONSTRATE.
There is only one movement of the head in a pirouette.
The head is the LAST thing to leave the designated spot and the FIRST thing to return.
Counts: 1 2 3 4 & 5 6 7 8
Name, Translate, and Demonstrate the three different heights of the leg (3 pointe tendus).
A TERRE (on the ground)
EN L'AIR (in the air - 90 degrees)
DEMI EN L'AIR (halfway between a terre & en l'air - 45 degrees)
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BATTEMENT TENDUS
BATTEMENT FRAPPES
GRAND BATTEMENTS
Beatings Stretched
Beatings Struck
Large Beatings
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COUPE DESSOUS
COUPE DESSUS
Cutting Step UNDER
Cutting Step OVER
Name an exercise that starts EFFACE.
TROISIEME ARABESQUE
POSE COUPE