Vocabulary
To rise onto the balls of your feet
What is a releve?
Stretching the foot while keeping the toe on the floor
What is a tendu?
When one foot "chases" the other
What is a chasse?
A leap performed in the air where the dancer creates an "X" shape with their arms and legs.
What is an X leap?
Feet wider than hips
What is second position?
This position has feet and knees facing front
What is parallel?
A large kick of the leg
What is a Grand battement?
Rapid , traveling "chain" turns done on both feet
What is a chaine turn?
Completing two full rotations on one foot in a parallel position.
What is a Double Pirouette?
Feet side-by-side, touching at toes and heels
What is Sixth Position?
A small bend of the knees
What is demi plie?
Shifting weight from the ball of the foot to the flat foot
What is a ball change?
A traveling step pattern that moves back, side, front
What is a pas de bourree?
Which foot position is most often used as the preparation to start a pirouette
What is 4th position?
Arms rounded in front of your chest.
What are arms in First Position?
Using opposite arm and leg movements to maintain balance.
What is opposition?
180-degree turn on two feet performed in place
What is a pivot turn?
A traveling step pattern that moves side, back, side, front
What is a grapevine?
jump from one foot to the other performed in place without traveling.
What is a Stationary Leap?
Feet right under hips
What are feet in First Position?